Heard that AOL just purchased one of my favourite blogs, Weblogs, for less than $30 million. While I am surprised that AOL is getting into the blog space, I am pleased that the company is set on fighting for its very survival. As Time Warner has given the boys and girls at AOL their marching orders (make your own money), they are taking a hard look at what drives the Internet.
I have always believed that bloggers are more than just a passing fad. Any online media company or internet company that does not grab 'blogging' with both hands is doomed for failure. Webloggers and their ilk are setting the Internet on fire. We are a growing presence on the web and can influence greats parts of society. It's too bad that the PRC (People's Republic of China) and the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) is determined on suppressing the voices of their countries netizens. The longer the CCP holds back change, the greater and uglier the battle for freedom shall be.
I hope that AOL does not to alter or negatively effect change at Weblogs, Inc. I love the sites as they are. No corporate bullshit, please. Keep the AOL logo and TWX logo off the blogs and we'll keep coming back. Once AOL tries to turn the blogs into some commercial operation, you can kiss the viewer traffic good-bye.
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