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Most bloggers are idiots - Agree or disagree?

Are most bloggers stupid?

  • Yes

    Votes: 6 60.0%
  • No

    Votes: 4 40.0%

  • Total voters
    10

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One thing I've noticed is that most people who blog extensively, specifically in the realm of politics, are both a) incredibly biased, and b) unequivocally stupid.

Do you find this to be true, or do you think the percentages aren't quite as high?
 
...as far as the question...

Biased? Well, yeah, duh.

Stupid? Depends on if they agree with me, or not. :cool:
 
Is a forum such as this the equivalent of your own personal blog?

No, DP exists as a construct for debate and, hopefully, point-counterpoint.

Blogging is a forum where vomit goes unchallenged, by and large.
 
Blogs do not go "unchallenged". While the blog owner can moderate "as can forum mods..." what comments get through, I have often seen bloggers engage in worthwhile debates over issues. Are most bloggers idiots? I'd have to say no, at least, most successful bloggers wouldn't be. It takes at least a little bit of talent to have something that catches the attention of hundreds.
 
One thing I've noticed is that most people who blog extensively, specifically in the realm of politics, are both a) incredibly biased, and b) unequivocally stupid.

Do you find this to be true, or do you think the percentages aren't quite as high?

I would have picked some of the above.
There are some on this site who are nuts, or overly biased on both sides!

Fortunately many on both sides here are sensible & willing to listen!!
Myself included I hope.:2razz:
 
Most, if not all, blogs are nothing more than biased commentary coming from a distinct ideological slant, excluding all relevant information that contradicts what they believe and thereby, what they want others to believe.
 
i will say that most of the "natural" blogs are packed with incredibly unscientific bull****. my guess is most of the writers don't even know what pubmed is.
 
The most telling aspect of a blog is whether or not they accept public comments.

Those that do are usually pretty fair-minded, though some abuse the concept by overly moderating.

Those that don't are usually crap and just a place for a person to puff them self up.
 
As in political bloggers? I couldn't say though, I don't pay any mind to bloggers.
 
One thing I've noticed is that most people who blog extensively, specifically in the realm of politics, are both a) incredibly biased, and b) unequivocally stupid.

Do you find this to be true, or do you think the percentages aren't quite as high?

Bias is profitable and results in more clicks per entry than centrism, which casts doubt on them being stupid.
 
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No, DP exists as a construct for debate and, hopefully, point-counterpoint.

Blogging is a forum where vomit goes unchallenged, by and large.
Last time I challenged vomit it was flung back in my face at which point I promptly power hurled. My point made, I did an unintentional secondary hurl, lifted my head out of the toilet and washed up, content I wouldn't have to challenge vomit again for awhile.
 
No, DP exists as a construct for debate and, hopefully, point-counterpoint.

Blogging is a forum where vomit goes unchallenged, by and large.

I disagree. Usually blog posts allow comments which gives a person the opportunity to counter the article.

Also in the past couple of years, it has often been reputable bloggers who have done investigative journalism on major stories where the MSM have failed to cover due to political biases.
 
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