Article Reviews

Honestly, I'd rather discuss all the articles together rather then review them separately. The article that surprised me the most was the final article where bloggers worked together which ultimately led to the arrest of drugs users and the crackhouse they were living in. New Yorkers can sometimes be very independent and unfriendly to eachother, but I think blogging has helped people become more outgoing and willing to chat a little bit more. Walmart is single-handedly revolutionizing this country and the world. They are always a step ahead of the rest and I think that the fact that they allow buyers and people who work in their stores to comment on the product is amazing. What good does it do to keep that information to yourself? In the Influence on Blogosphere it was a bit boring, but it just goes to show you how many aspects of your life blogging has affected. I can relate somewhat to the Celebrity blog article. I'm a huge fan of basketball, and I visit NBA.com which is the official website of the National Basketball Association. Every day another player posts a blog and adds to it as the season goes on. It's fun to keep track of what my favorite players think and feel after winning a close game or even losing. The article spoke about getting celebrity news/photos as they happen...I don't really follow celebrity news, but for those that do I'm sure it's thrilling. The Power of Politics and blogs was a little drawn out, but there are many interesting points made to further the belief that blogs have changed the way that politics and the world is looked at.