tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285812003538838741.post1299800389967302543..comments2008-10-23T19:25:01.907+01:00Christopher Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660157291722137172noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285812003538838741.post-63295915865386395152008-10-23T19:25:00.000+01:002008-10-23T19:25:00.000+01:00I should probably point out that I too am sceptical about the imminent demise of the blog. Let's remember though, that the social media represents a social revolution, and not a technical one. As such, the platform is likely to be less important than the functionality thereof. As new platforms emerge that better cater to the societal demand for connectivity, it is possible that older social platforms such as the blog will become obsolete. Who knows. Perhaps Boutin simply has a greater insight than me; only time will tell.<BR/><BR/>What the community at large needs to realise is that it is those with the foresight to anticipate developing market demands that will be in the best position to profit.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the comments, Danny.The Lovable Rogue also known as Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660157291722137172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285812003538838741.post-2980826935873465502008-10-23T18:16:00.000+01:002008-10-23T18:16:00.000+01:00Great insightful piece, Chris.<BR/><BR/>I agree - there are too many people that accept the status quo and never move on. Worse still, they feel that if someone in influence says something, it must be right or wrong, as opposed to having an opinion.<BR/><BR/>While I disagree with the views of Boutin, I respect his right to have them and can actually see where he's coming from. <BR/><BR/>However, with the figures currently doing the rounds for blogging (not to mention the millions that will spring up now Asia has joined the online fray proper), I feel that blogging as a medium is far from over. <BR/><BR/>I wrote a similar post a little while back (at least as far as having an opinion is concerned), if you're interested?<BR/><BR/>http://pressreleaseprblog.com/2008/09/19/stop-being-a-social-shadow/Danny Brownhttp://dannybrown.menoreply@blogger.com