Boing! Boing!

This blog is self-described as A Directory of Wonderful Things. The purpose is not easily pigeon-holed, but overall it seems to be self-expression. The home page has several links to current events, the latest hot topic is about Google resisting The Feds in releasing databases on user information. Posted topics include securing your personal security on the internet, remaining anonymous, and other creative ventures.

I followed links to the various co-founders - most having science, writing/journalism, or Berkeley as a common thread. This blog is group managed, founded by several bloggers rather than one person (Mark, Cory, David, Xeni, and John). Each individual has their own blog: David's "blog" is a blank page with links. John's blog is informational, and Mark and Cory's are self-expressive. Xeni has an extensive portfolio of photos along with an impressive resume. I think her blog is more geared toward reputation building, rather than self-expression.

What makes this blog worth reading is the variety of different voices within the blog. Political sarcasm, single-celled ancestors, identity theft and computerized law enforcement are a few examples of what you will find here.

I think Rebecca Blood would ague that this blog is a classic example of a filter-style weblog, because these co-founders consider themselves editors. Also, because "they are building their reputation as much on their ability to judge what is worthwhile." Despite her view that "the weblogger has no part in deciding what news will be reported", the case for the weblogger as news editor - in this case - does succeed.