tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post8595553638846123448..comments2023-08-07T08:17:35.505-04:00Comments on ...Scale Down, Windsor: Scale Down Predicted to win CBA "Best New Blog" 2007Chris Holthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886070811273422375noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-56381243374422597202008-01-31T16:33:00.000-05:002008-01-31T16:33:00.000-05:00Shawn's got a great point when it comes to the hea...Shawn's got a great point when it comes to the health of the Windsor blogoshpere.<BR/><BR/>There is such a large void in the "news" business here that it was bound to fill up with something eventually. Only when such a democratic and accessible medium arrived on the scene was the masses able to grab ahold of it and make it their own. <BR/><BR/>Pretty soon, they will be issuing Windsor bloggers press passes and steno pads and giving us a paycheque!<BR/><BR/>Which is why we really must support the local blog scene. There's nothing better for increasing the quality of a product than take-no-prisoners competition. Maybe we'll even see a GOOD Windsor Star appear when the dust settles.Chris Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886070811273422375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-77013456811922657782008-01-31T11:12:00.000-05:002008-01-31T11:12:00.000-05:00Ah, and for the record, James occasionally blogs o...Ah, and for the record, James occasionally blogs on transit issues for us at Spacing, but it's good he's spreading the attention around where it's deserved. <BR/><BR/>--<BR/><BR/>It does get to what may not be apparent when you're outside of Toronto (as so much is going on inside): the reputation of only caring about Toronto stuff and not seeing past the city limits is largely a myth. Certainly there's a lot more coverage of stuff Toronto (it's home, and it's huge) but there's a proportionate amount of outward gazing that likely gets overlooked sometimes at first glance.Shawn Micallefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515274493338602427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-80266685484269479152008-01-31T11:08:00.000-05:002008-01-31T11:08:00.000-05:00I would suggest it's the Windsor Star that resulte...I would suggest it's the Windsor Star that resulted in an active community of bloggers in Windsor. With only one print outlet, there was a need for different, fresh, free, voices. And when I've picked up the Star, it looks like they have less actual reporters/writers covering windsor than a handful of blogs can muster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-52252907832389063472008-01-30T20:14:00.000-05:002008-01-30T20:14:00.000-05:00PS. for the record, James Bow is from the Kitchene...PS. for the record, James Bow is from the Kitchener-Waterloo area. He's an author and also runs <A HREF="http://www.nonpartisans.ca/" REL="nofollow">The Blogging Alliance of Non-Partisan Canadians.</A>WE Speakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404274318570578146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-47820156825882468392008-01-30T20:11:00.000-05:002008-01-30T20:11:00.000-05:00I liked the "since when did Windsor develop such a...I liked the "since when did Windsor develop such a happening blog community?" comment. It's nice to see others recognize what we've been trying to build here. Whether your blog was nominated or not, Windsor does have, and is building a thriving and vibrant blogging community.WE Speakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404274318570578146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-53205620518985821062008-01-30T16:27:00.000-05:002008-01-30T16:27:00.000-05:00Hey! Where'd "ac" go?Hey! Where'd "ac" go?Chris Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886070811273422375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-62524097670850937592008-01-30T16:26:00.000-05:002008-01-30T16:26:00.000-05:00We're the underdogs, remember :) We're feeling no...We're the underdogs, remember :) We're feeling no pressure whatsoever and are just thrilled to be sitting where we are in the standings.Chris Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886070811273422375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-43153184112520039122008-01-30T16:10:00.000-05:002008-01-30T16:10:00.000-05:00Thanks Chris and Andrew....but remember......the v...Thanks Chris and Andrew....but remember......the voting isnt over yet!<BR/><BR/>Best of luck, but not too much ;) You all have done an amazing job and should be proud.Adriano Ciotolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035473643290517976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-89481594645215171992008-01-30T14:23:00.000-05:002008-01-30T14:23:00.000-05:00Thanks Dave.As for Windsor Eats, they shouldn't fe...Thanks Dave.<BR/><BR/>As for Windsor Eats, they shouldn't feel bad at all. They have an excellent site, and it was no small feat to move out of the first round in not only one, but two different categories! It's just really great IMO for our small (and relativly new) Windsor Blogosphere to have recieved so much attention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-53570145483264824152008-01-30T13:36:00.000-05:002008-01-30T13:36:00.000-05:00Kudos to both of you and I do hope you both win. ...Kudos to both of you and I do hope you both win. Both blogs, and a few others, are very great both for their information and their ability to bring people together to make positive changes.<BR/><BR/>Now if only Eddie and Windsor's city council understand that the blog's aren't going away andthat they are a great source of info. Not to mention that they also give great insight as to how people are really feeling due to the ability of being anonymous. <BR/> We all know the backlash people can receive from the city if you told them who you really are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-17848267897032675242008-01-30T12:54:00.000-05:002008-01-30T12:54:00.000-05:00Especially with you going up against Spacing! Who...Especially with you going up against Spacing! Whodathunk? I hope that Adriano and Pina don't take it too hard :) They shouldn't as their blog/website ROCKS! We're all doing a great job here and I hope we all walk away with a sense of accomplishment regardless of who wins.Chris Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886070811273422375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388906077884047940.post-63634229173825201462008-01-30T12:49:00.000-05:002008-01-30T12:49:00.000-05:00Hey Chris,Paul sent me the article too...It is sim...Hey Chris,<BR/><BR/>Paul sent me the article too...<BR/><BR/>It is simply outstanding for a Toronto based review to select not one, but two of us little Windsor blogs as his picks.<BR/><BR/>It just gives you a nice feeling inside that your work is being recognized.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations, to all the scaledown team and best of luck for the last day of voting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com