On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Philip Sandifer <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> On Jan 10, 2009, at 1:35 PM, toddmallen wrote:
>
>> Blogs do not become reliable sources because someone suddenly wants to
>> write an article on something, and they certainly do not establish
>> notability. Anyone can blog about anything, so that doesn't establish
>> any significance whatsoever.
>
> A blog is a medium. Contra McLuhan, the medium is not the message.
>
> Yes, anyone can blog about anything. What is more interesting,
> however, is what Richard Bartle, one of the most significant figures
> in MMOG design and commentary, has opted to blog about.
>
> And oh look. He's opted to blog about Threshold.
>
> That does establish significance.
>
> -Phil
>
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He might also choose to blog about his dog. That doesn't mean we
should have an article on that either.

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