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VIDEO: Racism in Internet Search
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Top 10 Reasons Why Publications Should Not Charge Readers in Micropayments
February 10, 2009 By 20 Comments
I am in awe of the fact that there has been so much discussion on Time Magazine’s cover story on having micropayments as a solution to saving newspapers. The very notion of the idea shows, not only the some journalist’s lack of creativity when it comes to forging new ventures for revenue, but also their complete disconnect with readers.
Here are my top 10 reasons why Micropayments WILL NOT work:
1. Nothing beats free. Just as surely as some online publications will follow this advice and charge mere pennies for viewing an article, others won’t. I actually think a majority won’t. Why would I read articles on a Web site where I know I have to pay, when I can go to another site where I don’t have to pay at all. [Read more...]
VIDEO: Jeff Jarvis defends Google
December 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Jeff Jarvis, who’s book “What Would Google Do?” comes out in mid-January, takes part in a debate in which he defends Google as not just an important facet of today’s world but as a leader in technology, innovation and journalism.
My favorite part is when he states that technology has not made us less communicative but has made us “hyper communicative.” He’s right when he says that, unlike those in his generation, people in ours will now have the capability to stay in contact with one another throughout the entire course of their lives…because of Google. Think about that. What a powerful notion. [Read more...]
