http://scruffynerf.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/blogging-originality/ Thoughts from a recent MLS graduate who just happens to also be a Systems Librarian Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:23:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU http://scruffynerf.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/blogging-originality/#comment-9592 K.G. Schneider Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:21:03 +0000 http://scruffynerf.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/blogging-originality/#comment-9592 If I agree with you, is that contributing to the echo chamber, or the other way around, since you're debating Rachel's point? Ouch, my head hurts! If I agree with you, is that contributing to the echo chamber, or the other way around, since you’re debating Rachel’s point? Ouch, my head hurts!

]]> http://scruffynerf.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/blogging-originality/#comment-9558 Remaining Relevant » Blog Archive » S**ns, s**ns, everywhere is s**ns Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:40:52 +0000 http://scruffynerf.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/blogging-originality/#comment-9558 [...] usually try not to participate in the library blog echo chamber too much, but I loved the idea behind effective library signs from Rochelle and [...] [...] usually try not to participate in the library blog echo chamber too much, but I loved the idea behind effective library signs from Rochelle and [...]

]]> http://scruffynerf.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/blogging-originality/#comment-9554 Jason Tue, 20 Mar 2007 23:01:18 +0000 http://scruffynerf.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/blogging-originality/#comment-9554 I'm not sure if "inbreeding" or forms of cronyism are actually prevealent in the biblioblogosphere, but I can see how someone could come to that conclusion. The comments made by Fiona in Singer's blog seem to embody the concerns to which Singer alludes. (Personally, I would have been interested in seeing the comments made by the people who took the survey.) It's too easy to agree with someone and to write a quick "me too" posting in one's own blog; the standards are bit different for comments, though, since those should be more concise. Consequently, it also becomes too easy to tune out on a topic if too many people seem to say the same thing on multiple blogs. That's the reason why I stayed away from blogs for so long (both reading them and writing my own), and why I have a select list of bloggers who delve into issues with more nuanced thought. But then, there's that pesky confirmation bias with which to contend... I’m not sure if “inbreeding” or forms of cronyism are actually prevealent in the biblioblogosphere, but I can see how someone could come to that conclusion. The comments made by Fiona in Singer’s blog seem to embody the concerns to which Singer alludes. (Personally, I would have been interested in seeing the comments made by the people who took the survey.) It’s too easy to agree with someone and to write a quick “me too” posting in one’s own blog; the standards are bit different for comments, though, since those should be more concise. Consequently, it also becomes too easy to tune out on a topic if too many people seem to say the same thing on multiple blogs. That’s the reason why I stayed away from blogs for so long (both reading them and writing my own), and why I have a select list of bloggers who delve into issues with more nuanced thought. But then, there’s that pesky confirmation bias with which to contend…

]]> http://scruffynerf.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/blogging-originality/#comment-9551 Jennifer Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:21:47 +0000 http://scruffynerf.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/blogging-originality/#comment-9551 Well said! That just about echoes my own thoughts - at the risk of being me-tooey :) Well said! That just about echoes my own thoughts - at the risk of being me-tooey

]]> http://scruffynerf.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/blogging-originality/#comment-9549 Mack Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:10:23 +0000 http://scruffynerf.wordpress.com/2007/03/19/blogging-originality/#comment-9549 I don't have a problem with the apparent repetitiveness. There isn't an abundance of "me tooism" and I like the different perspectives and the comments generated. Given the nature of our interests, there is going to be overlap. I don’t have a problem with the apparent repetitiveness. There isn’t an abundance of “me tooism” and I like the different perspectives and the comments generated. Given the nature of our interests, there is going to be overlap.

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