Comments on: How To Blog With Integrity http://cyclocosm.com/2009/08/how-to-blog-with-integrity/ Pro Cycling News, Commentary and Special Features Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:26:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Cyclocosm – Pro Cycling Blog » The Raphxis of Evil http://cyclocosm.com/2009/08/how-to-blog-with-integrity/comment-page-1/#comment-14644 Cyclocosm – Pro Cycling Blog » The Raphxis of Evil Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:11:38 +0000 http://cyclocosm.com/?p=1750#comment-14644 [...] the the motivations behind this industry’s self-appointed arbiters of good taste . My last naming of names got a fairly good response—and, really, what do I have to lose? The respect I’m already not [...] [...] the the motivations behind this industry’s self-appointed arbiters of good taste . My last naming of names got a fairly good response—and, really, what do I have to lose? The respect I’m already not [...]

]]> By: Biker-ske priče « Tomsescu http://cyclocosm.com/2009/08/how-to-blog-with-integrity/comment-page-1/#comment-14090 Biker-ske priče « Tomsescu Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:12:02 +0000 http://cyclocosm.com/?p=1750#comment-14090 [...] biciklu. Svi su fenomenalni. No kako ovo nije problem samo kod nas (rasprava o ovom problemu na cyclocosm i fatcyclist blogovima) tako da im ne zamjeram [...] [...] biciklu. Svi su fenomenalni. No kako ovo nije problem samo kod nas (rasprava o ovom problemu na cyclocosm i fatcyclist blogovima) tako da im ne zamjeram [...]

]]> By: Cyclocosm – Pro Cycling Blog » Tech Reviews: The Media Responds http://cyclocosm.com/2009/08/how-to-blog-with-integrity/comment-page-1/#comment-13312 Cyclocosm – Pro Cycling Blog » Tech Reviews: The Media Responds Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:24:16 +0000 http://cyclocosm.com/?p=1750#comment-13312 [...] I first examined analytic data for the three sites, this is the graph I saw, and is the basis of my assertion that people hadn’t “flocked with ovine mindlessness to the new CN, and to [...] [...] I first examined analytic data for the three sites, this is the graph I saw, and is the basis of my assertion that people hadn’t “flocked with ovine mindlessness to the new CN, and to [...]

]]> By: joran http://cyclocosm.com/2009/08/how-to-blog-with-integrity/comment-page-1/#comment-12277 joran Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:46:30 +0000 http://cyclocosm.com/?p=1750#comment-12277 Cosmo, do you think cycling web/print magazines are better or worse in this regard than computing publications? Generally speaking, that is... Cosmo, do you think cycling web/print magazines are better or worse in this regard than computing publications? Generally speaking, that is…

]]> By: Tommy http://cyclocosm.com/2009/08/how-to-blog-with-integrity/comment-page-1/#comment-12269 Tommy Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:10:26 +0000 http://cyclocosm.com/?p=1750#comment-12269 Great article. I've always wished that magazines like Bicycling would test bikes only if they were "blacked out" for the testers----I've always wondered if a certain bike got a better review because of its heritage of great bikes, and not based on what this new model or version does versus its immediate competitors. Add to that any advertising revenue that the magazine gets from certain bike manufacturers, and I'm always hesitant to believe what they write. Maybe I just suspect the conspiracy.......yes, the government has covered up 9/11, alien visitations, and much more!!! I'm NOT paranoid..... Tommy Great article. I’ve always wished that magazines like Bicycling would test bikes only if they were “blacked out” for the testers—-I’ve always wondered if a certain bike got a better review because of its heritage of great bikes, and not based on what this new model or version does versus its immediate competitors. Add to that any advertising revenue that the magazine gets from certain bike manufacturers, and I’m always hesitant to believe what they write.

Maybe I just suspect the conspiracy…….yes, the government has covered up 9/11, alien visitations, and much more!!! I’m NOT paranoid…..

Tommy

]]> By: Frankielof http://cyclocosm.com/2009/08/how-to-blog-with-integrity/comment-page-1/#comment-12265 Frankielof Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:55:34 +0000 http://cyclocosm.com/?p=1750#comment-12265 Bravo! I can't remember exactly how I found your site several months ago, but I wish I had a long time ago. I like the honest information and I enjoy the fresh perspective on racing. Keep up the good work. Bravo! I can’t remember exactly how I found your site several months ago, but I wish I had a long time ago. I like the honest information and I enjoy the fresh perspective on racing. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Mellow Velo http://cyclocosm.com/2009/08/how-to-blog-with-integrity/comment-page-1/#comment-12262 Mellow Velo Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:35:19 +0000 http://cyclocosm.com/?p=1750#comment-12262 I'm glad you discussed this. I just started writing product reviews for Women's Cycling Magazine. So far, because the magazine is brand new, I'm not getting paid and the companies sending me free product aren't sponsors of the publication (yet...). I went to a journalism school that placed a huge emphasis on ethics, so I couldn't care less who sent me what for free. If it sucks, it sucks. Even though I'm not the best, most informed cyclist in the world, I think my traditional journalism background is why the magazine's editor asked me to do reviews. I've long hated the reviews in Bicycling and the print version of VeloNews. They're little more than expensive shopping lists and artistic (ad-like) photo shoots. I recently recieved a high-end jersey that was lauded in several magazines as THE jersey for women, with never more than three or four sentences written about it. IMHO, it's not worth its price tag at all. I'd be pissed if I had spent my own money on it b/c of the magazines, only to discover its no better than my old faithful jerseys that were half the price. I do fear the future. What happens when advertisers realize that the clothing reviewer in Women's Cycling Magazine is going to point out every noteworthy flaw in their products? So far, I get quite a bit of space to write reviews, though I have yet to see how they're going to be edited. I have to teach myself how to give the straight dope in a small space (evident by this comment, being concise is not my forte). All this to say, it's writers like you who are going to keep me honest. As a blogger (I have to use the term, as I provide almost not useful info on my own blog, just an exercise in storytelling), I'd be ashamed if I started pumping out mini-paragraphs that pleased our advertisers. I’m glad you discussed this. I just started writing product reviews for Women’s Cycling Magazine. So far, because the magazine is brand new, I’m not getting paid and the companies sending me free product aren’t sponsors of the publication (yet…).

I went to a journalism school that placed a huge emphasis on ethics, so I couldn’t care less who sent me what for free. If it sucks, it sucks. Even though I’m not the best, most informed cyclist in the world, I think my traditional journalism background is why the magazine’s editor asked me to do reviews.

I’ve long hated the reviews in Bicycling and the print version of VeloNews. They’re little more than expensive shopping lists and artistic (ad-like) photo shoots. I recently recieved a high-end jersey that was lauded in several magazines as THE jersey for women, with never more than three or four sentences written about it. IMHO, it’s not worth its price tag at all. I’d be pissed if I had spent my own money on it b/c of the magazines, only to discover its no better than my old faithful jerseys that were half the price.

I do fear the future. What happens when advertisers realize that the clothing reviewer in Women’s Cycling Magazine is going to point out every noteworthy flaw in their products? So far, I get quite a bit of space to write reviews, though I have yet to see how they’re going to be edited. I have to teach myself how to give the straight dope in a small space (evident by this comment, being concise is not my forte).

All this to say, it’s writers like you who are going to keep me honest. As a blogger (I have to use the term, as I provide almost not useful info on my own blog, just an exercise in storytelling), I’d be ashamed if I started pumping out mini-paragraphs that pleased our advertisers.

]]> By: Jason http://cyclocosm.com/2009/08/how-to-blog-with-integrity/comment-page-1/#comment-12260 Jason Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:19:03 +0000 http://cyclocosm.com/?p=1750#comment-12260 You web-based blabbermouth. Seriously: I'm not sure if the "pay for content" delivery model will work (not just in cycling, questions remain for all types of content, WSJ.com aside) however it will create a sturdy wall to prevent the advertising-based compromises that you note above. You web-based blabbermouth.

Seriously: I’m not sure if the “pay for content” delivery model will work (not just in cycling, questions remain for all types of content, WSJ.com aside) however it will create a sturdy wall to prevent the advertising-based compromises that you note above.

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