Revenge of the Nerds: Why Baiting Your Readers is a Bad Idea

Not Alyssa Bereznak. Obviously.

I’m not ashamed to say that I’m a bit of a nerd, and right now the nerds online are all flustered over a recent Gizmodo post where blogger Alyssa Bereznak wrote some pretty offensive things about a recent online dating experience. The basis of the story is this: she went out with a guy who … [Read more]

Custody Order Requires Father to Take Down Blog

Balance

Last week a judge in Bucks County, PA required a father to take down a blog under threat of incarceration and/or risking losing custody of his children. The blog, ThePsychoExWife.com (which is currently down), was created in 2007 to attract others going through difficult divorces and custody situations – offering support and information via forums, … [Read more]

Rumors and Non-Disclosure Agreements

Portrait

On Saturday, Mashable added another rumored feature to the growing list of iPhone 5 modifications. The CEO of Sony, Sir Howard Stringer, confirmed that Sony is manufacturing a camera sensor that will be used in the iPhone 5. Production of the sensor has been delayed due to the tsunami and earthquake in Japan. It is … [Read more]

How to Make Your Blog More Honest

Scott Ginsbert

Honesty is scary. Not just for you, but for the people around you. THINK ABOUT IT: Any time you honestly, sincerely and candidly share your opinion about something that matters to you, there’s always that one insecure, cynical twit who just has to remark… “Why don’t you tell me how you really feel?” Um, I … [Read more]

Bloggers Unite to Urge Release of Comrade

abdulemam

Sure, bloggers may be a competitive lot – especially when they’re struggling to capture readers in a crowded niche. But there’s one thing they often band together on – freedom of speech and civil rights. A collective of bloggers and activists have launched a blog to campaign for the release of Ali Abdulemam, a blogger … [Read more]

Dear Gurus: Let’s Talk Less and Listen More

gurunametag

Dear Gurus: It’s Time to Talk Less and Listen More By Hadji Williams It’s been about three weeks since Keith Elam, one of the most accomplished artists of my generation passed away. As one-half of Gang Starr, Elam was truly a Gifted emcee who pioneered an ill poetic street corner philosopher’s eloquence not yet heard … [Read more]

Erin Andrews and the 1st Amendment Under Fire

Guest Blogger: Brian Cuban

The FBI is investigating a man who has been accused of making email threats directed at ESPN’s Erin Andrews.  In one writing the man says: “I would like to see if Erin Andrews can dance her way through a hail of gunfire referring to her appearance on Dancing With The Stars. I would love to … [Read more]

Size Matters To Those That Want Size

tapemeasure

I was hoping I could get a better title than that but I wanted to also see what kind of Google search results that will provide with giggles late at night.  The reason I wanted to talk about size is because there seems to be a differing opinion as it relates to the size of … [Read more]

Another Twitter During Conference Opinion

As I continue to hear about problems with Twitter and conferences I think I will make this something I will be asking all of our speakers about for 2010. I am thinking that Twitter will not be anywhere near our stages unless of course the speaker wants this to be a part of their presentation. … [Read more]

Women in the Blogosphere: More Than Mommy Bloggers

Rosie the Riveter

Back in my blogging heyday, various traffic seeking bloggers inevitably rolled out lists of the “Top Bloggers” for each particular year. Thrown in at the very bottom of these lists, almost as if added in as an afterthought, was the name of a woman or two. Comments and blog posts ensued. “Where are the women?” … [Read more]