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If Bakersfield.com offered awards ceremony for indie blogs here, what categories would you propose?
One more question: Do you think it would be possible for judges to make decisions independently of political/ideological bias? 22 comments from 9 users
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posted by
jasonsperber
on Sep 26, 2007 at 09:02 AM
Hey BLT, what's an "indie blogger"? (And who are your "judges"?) :)
posted by
blognroll
on Sep 26, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Indie as in "independent," as in not on the Bakersfield Californian payroll. And, Jason, if such a ceremony were hyothetically held, I would nominate you to be one of the judges. I hope that doesn't put me in the category of Biggest Butt-kissing Blogger of the Year : )
posted by
jasonsperber
on Sep 26, 2007 at 09:17 AM
Independent meaning non-paid-staffer? Community bloggers (the majority of our users)? And I ask re: judges b/c your question about bias--would judges be a mix of staffers and community members of B.com? Non-users? Just wondering... :)
posted by
blognroll
on Sep 26, 2007 at 09:31 AM
Independent meaning non-paid-staffer? Community bloggers (the majority of our users)? Yes, perhaps independent isn't the correct term, but it's the only one I could think of. And I ask re: judges b/c your question about bias--would judges be a mix of staffers and community members of B.com? Non-users? Just wondering... :) Good question. Probably some sort of team consisting of all of those groups you've mentioned would be optimal. I'm not sure. posted by
robbwillis
on Sep 26, 2007 at 09:39 AM
Envelope please... The award for religious spam goes to... posted by
blognroll
on Sep 26, 2007 at 09:47 AM
I think you should win, hands down, for the most sarcastic and cynical, robb : )
posted by
TomW
on Sep 26, 2007 at 09:55 AM
Oh good, BLT. That seems very fair. Just deciding to give out awards without any of the preconditions you yourself put on the contest seems totally unbiased and undeniably impartial.This is pretty typical behavior for this blog. I don't know why I even post here. /entry in the cynical/sarcastic category. posted by
robbwillis
on Sep 26, 2007 at 09:58 AM
I'd like to thank the academy for this award. And also my mother, who didn't abort me, my dad, who taught me how to hit the roundhouse slice and all you politicians out there. I couldn't have done it without you! posted by
jasonsperber
on Sep 26, 2007 at 10:23 AM
This is actually a fun idea (no sarcasm). ;) Really, what might be some categories? Maybe we can do this for real...
posted by
blognroll
on Sep 26, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Now that's what you call "preparedness meets opportunity" robb :) You're already working on your acceptance speech! Now all you need is the opportunity and you'll be set! Well, how about Best New Blog of 2007? Perhaps you could kind of model (without copying) some of the awards offered at the Grammys and the Oscars. You may also include some sort of mock categories, so it would be both a serious contest, but also one that allows us to laugh a little. posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Sep 26, 2007 at 11:39 AM
posted by
damitjanet
on Sep 26, 2007 at 02:02 PM
That's a very cool idea. This would be really fun...ROFLMAO...
posted by
blognroll
on Sep 26, 2007 at 02:16 PM
Thanks, Janet. Have you got any category suggestions? There must be a category that only someone like yourself could possibly win :) posted by
bnfl
on Sep 26, 2007 at 02:51 PM
Ok, I know I'm gonna be smacked up side my cyber head for (not knowing the proper name for) this one, but how about "Most Entertaining Icon" (or whatever it's called.. you know.. the picture that shows up under your name..). It's fun to see what some of you come up with. Or even the funny pictures you've displayed within comments.. How would that be classified? :)
Edit: To answer your second question, regarding if the judges would be able to make a decision without using their ideologies, etc... not likely. Those things make up who we are. They're a big part of how we see the world.. :) posted by
blognroll
on Sep 26, 2007 at 02:59 PM
Thanks for your category suggestion (a very good one, I might add), and for answering the other question posed in the blog thread.
posted by
damitjanet
on Sep 26, 2007 at 05:04 PM
Hummm a catagory(s)... hum... "Best Wanna Be Blogger without a clue!" or another catagory would be "Best Foot In Mouth Comment" such as possummomma and me or "Best Non Political Blogging" or "Favorite Recipe Blogger" so many more... Oh about "Best Trip Blog" such as the Motopoet or even better. "Best Reality Blogging Story Teller" How about those to start with....
posted by
blognroll
on Sep 26, 2007 at 10:58 PM
Those are the best offered so far damitjanet. Thanks alot!
posted by
possummomma
on Sep 27, 2007 at 01:29 AM
Foot in mouth? LOL Where? :) Categories (seriously): 1. Best Current Events Blog 2. Best Travel Blog 3. Best Religious Blog 4. Best "About Kern County" Blog 5. Best Political Blog 6. Best Music Blog 7. Best Entertainment Blog On a non-serious note: 1. Blogger With the Least Amount of Diverse Content 2. Blog With the Most Repulsive Avatar/User Pic 3. Most predictable. 4. Best Use of Libel and Slander in a Debate 5. Most Logical Fallacies Per Entry 6. Best Imagination Blog 7. Most Likely to Start a Coup Blog 8. Complainer of the Year 9. Brown Noser of the Year 10. Best Sockpuppet Blog Just a few ideas. ;)LOL posted by
robbwillis
on Sep 27, 2007 at 06:48 AM
3, 1, 3, 5 and 8 would all go to the same person.
posted by
NancyII
on Sep 27, 2007 at 07:17 AM
I think it's a great idea..fun times. (Note to self..nominate self for 4a a'cause self is the cheerleader when all else is critical, and 8b because...well...) :-) posted by
blognroll
on Sep 27, 2007 at 07:53 AM
Robb, don't count your chicks before their hatched :>)Note to self: If there's ever such an awards ceremony, vote for Nancy no matter what category she's nominated under. LOL posted by
NancyII
on Sep 27, 2007 at 08:11 AM
Awwwww Robb....heh, now I'm blushing. :-)
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