Comments on: Concession of a Blogger

By: Dave H

Dave H — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:48:00 +0000

Oops, I posted that on the wrong topic…my bad!

By: Dave H

Dave H — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:46:00 +0000

This topic really goes back to your last terrorism related blog Dan and shows that when the Pope does chastise the wrongful acts of others, the world does in fact listen with bended ear. Whether the timing was right or not…when is the right time to speak out against radical Islam? Yes, the same radicals did commit heinous acts following the remarks, but the great outcome may be the fact that moderate Islam is now willing to sit down at the table at a open forum at the Pope’s request. Convincing moderate Islam to step up to the plate is key. I don’t know about you but I am starting to like this guy.

As for the SJR editorial cartoons, it would sure be nice to see two cartoonists to give the paper more of a balance just as channel 20 should with “The Point”.

By: Rich Miller

Rich Miller — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 17:15:00 +0000

I'm not much for contests like this. I only knew of it because of this blog, which I read every time you post.

I didn't even think I was in the running. I figured it would be awarded to a Springfield blogger who writes about Springfield. Not that I'm complaining, but it is a bit surprising.

Blog on.

By: nancy

nancy — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:08:00 +0000

Well look there! Presumably without Muslim, pedophile or Red Hat support, you still pulled off a respectable second place. It’s all yours next year. Congratulations!

By: John

John — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:34:00 +0000

Dan-

Nice work here and congrats on the runner up. In my opinion, you’re the winner. I LOVE Rich Miller’s blog, and I read it religiously. That said, I think of his as more of a newsy website and not so much a blog. To each his own. You certainly fall into what I would call a “blog,” and I think you do what you do quite well. Nice work.

By: BlogFreeSpringfield

BlogFreeSpringfield — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:24:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who did vote for BFS. I have a feeling that there aren't too many votes separating me from the rest of the local bloggers, although I'm sure Rich Miller left me in the dust. I visit his blog everyday, usually several times, and he is certainly deserving.

Jerome,

You're right, of course, about trying to determine who has the best blog. For the same reasons you give, I didn't vote for anyone either.

Monkey Boy,

Thanks for going Luca Brasi on Doriginality. That is worth more than a vote.

Thanks for commenting,
Dan

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:35:00 +0000

Hey, ya got runner up- that is something to be proud of – right?

By: JeromeProphet

JeromeProphet — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:39:00 +0000

No you didn't get my vote!

Well I never even voted - even for myself - so don't feel bad.

I just didn't feel right about voting for "Best Blog" as there are too many good blogs, and each one seems so different that a valid comparison doesn't really result in a single "best" blog - more likely - a favorite blog?

Your blog is incredibly worthy.

JP

By: monkey boy

monkey boy — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 03:24:00 +0000

Besides, a vote for you means that I would validate the IT’s tired, silly little exploration in retarded journalism.

Sorry, I tried, couldn’t do it. The “Monk” (that’s what the kids are calling him these days) has his principles.

By: monkey boy

monkey boy — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 03:19:00 +0000

There is always 2007.

And you won’t have to worry about Dr. Doriginality. I hopped the red eye after your quarrel and paid him a little visit. Lets just say he and I came to an understanding……….at least I let him keep the thumbs.

If dat’s not support, den I don’t what is. You know what I mean?