Bloggie 2006 Choice
After looking at the list of nominees/winners for the 2006 Bloggie Awards, I decided I was most impressed with Good As You.org and glad it was recognized in its category (Best GLBT Blog).
But there were about 4 other blogs that I totally loved. I describe them briefly below.
I'll be honest, I'm not a big blog reader. I tend to get most of my political, entertainment, and theatre news via TV, CNN.com, and Broadway-related sites. I am by no means an apathetic citizen, but would much rather surround myself (physically and mentally) with positive news and people.
I acknowledge that there is bad in the world, and I'm not out of tune with the world's goings-ons by any means. But I find no appeal in reading blogs that bad-mouth celebrities, (namely, Go Fug Yourself, which has 3 nominations) poke fun at a system, or offer gossip shit-stirring with no offer for a solution. Not interested. Seems counter-productive.
But forget about all that!
I must say that *damn* some of these Blogs were just awesome. I was having a really crappy day and by some lovely twist of fate, the first blog I clicked on was Cute Overload.com (4 nominations) and thank goodness! That's the cutest blog I've ever seen! I'm a huge animal lover and it's so rewarding to say "Awwww!" out-loud. Additionally, Flickr (2 nominations) had a pretty damn make-ya-feel-good feel to it. I like that.
I was having luck in the Best American Blog category so headed over to Post Secret (4 nominations) and what an awesome idea. This totally inspired me for a few minutes because (guh) this is such a perfect outlet for people of today's day and age. I almost felt like sharing the fact I (age 10) killed my pet tadpole for fun... but didn't. Ha!
Okay, okay one more before I say my favorite. Check out Overheard In New York.com (2 nominations)! OMG! Okay, maybe it's my personal bias because I♥NY and will live there in the near future, but it's such a good laugh. Sorta similar to the daily column on the back-page of the San Francisco Chronicle, this blog lists over-heard conversations in the Big Apple. Some of them are so hilarious. I live amongst people like this and I know damn well I'm guilty of just as bizarre conversations, so it's great. That's my 2nd favorite only because people *really* need laughter in their lives.
But when the cards are all laid out on the table, I chose Good As You.org because it is providing the best service to its readership. And my own personal bias. I'm gay and like good gay reporting. Good As You.org is not only informative and extremely well-researched, but it adds that much-needed flare to its reporting. Of course objectivity is respected and a good deal of the posts are very informative, but cynical paragraphs to top off a story, to remind the reader of the ridiculousness of (mostly anti-gay) news.
I subscribe to weekly email newsletters from the popular LGBT magazine, "The Advocate," which gives me basic headlines on what is going on in the world and how it effects the gay community. But GoodAsYou.org adds the (usually leftist) needed 2 cents. Plus, there are stories on this blog that "The Advocate" doesn't cover. As a social minority, I often find myself having to "speak for" the people of my identity, so it helps to be well-read and well-versed on LGBT issues. A good gay boy is a smart gay boy. Good As You.org not only provides news and commentary, but stimulates paths of thinking.
Good As You is a self-explanatory acronym. And the catch-line: Gay and Lesbian Activism With a Sense of Humor
I tend to take a nihilistic position on many political issues. I hate political correctness. I've also started to notice this kind of pattern of thinking in several other blogs (and blog-readers). GoodAsYou.org gives me a breath of fresh air with LGBT affairs. It's no secret that people hate my kind. Good As You.org helps me remember that, in essence, you're "better than" if you're able to rise above that stupid ish. I'd much rather be in tune to my community and know what to use as a rebuttal if ever put in a debate.
Lastly, to touch upon the aesthetics of the site. Yes, there seems to be a surplus of advertising but at least you know where to read (right in the middle). However, as you scroll down, what appear to be ads in the left column are in fact click-able icons that lead the reader to the more popular GAY.org articles. Additionally, there are links near the top of the left column for contact information. At the top of the right column are links to anti-gay campaigns (Know Thine Enemy). And thank goodness the archives are easily accessible.
My eyes hurt. Goodnight.
But there were about 4 other blogs that I totally loved. I describe them briefly below.
I'll be honest, I'm not a big blog reader. I tend to get most of my political, entertainment, and theatre news via TV, CNN.com, and Broadway-related sites. I am by no means an apathetic citizen, but would much rather surround myself (physically and mentally) with positive news and people.
I acknowledge that there is bad in the world, and I'm not out of tune with the world's goings-ons by any means. But I find no appeal in reading blogs that bad-mouth celebrities, (namely, Go Fug Yourself, which has 3 nominations) poke fun at a system, or offer gossip shit-stirring with no offer for a solution. Not interested. Seems counter-productive.
But forget about all that!
I must say that *damn* some of these Blogs were just awesome. I was having a really crappy day and by some lovely twist of fate, the first blog I clicked on was Cute Overload.com (4 nominations) and thank goodness! That's the cutest blog I've ever seen! I'm a huge animal lover and it's so rewarding to say "Awwww!" out-loud. Additionally, Flickr (2 nominations) had a pretty damn make-ya-feel-good feel to it. I like that.
I was having luck in the Best American Blog category so headed over to Post Secret (4 nominations) and what an awesome idea. This totally inspired me for a few minutes because (guh) this is such a perfect outlet for people of today's day and age. I almost felt like sharing the fact I (age 10) killed my pet tadpole for fun... but didn't. Ha!
Okay, okay one more before I say my favorite. Check out Overheard In New York.com (2 nominations)! OMG! Okay, maybe it's my personal bias because I♥NY and will live there in the near future, but it's such a good laugh. Sorta similar to the daily column on the back-page of the San Francisco Chronicle, this blog lists over-heard conversations in the Big Apple. Some of them are so hilarious. I live amongst people like this and I know damn well I'm guilty of just as bizarre conversations, so it's great. That's my 2nd favorite only because people *really* need laughter in their lives.
But when the cards are all laid out on the table, I chose Good As You.org because it is providing the best service to its readership. And my own personal bias. I'm gay and like good gay reporting. Good As You.org is not only informative and extremely well-researched, but it adds that much-needed flare to its reporting. Of course objectivity is respected and a good deal of the posts are very informative, but cynical paragraphs to top off a story, to remind the reader of the ridiculousness of (mostly anti-gay) news.
I subscribe to weekly email newsletters from the popular LGBT magazine, "The Advocate," which gives me basic headlines on what is going on in the world and how it effects the gay community. But GoodAsYou.org adds the (usually leftist) needed 2 cents. Plus, there are stories on this blog that "The Advocate" doesn't cover. As a social minority, I often find myself having to "speak for" the people of my identity, so it helps to be well-read and well-versed on LGBT issues. A good gay boy is a smart gay boy. Good As You.org not only provides news and commentary, but stimulates paths of thinking.
Good As You is a self-explanatory acronym. And the catch-line: Gay and Lesbian Activism With a Sense of Humor
I tend to take a nihilistic position on many political issues. I hate political correctness. I've also started to notice this kind of pattern of thinking in several other blogs (and blog-readers). GoodAsYou.org gives me a breath of fresh air with LGBT affairs. It's no secret that people hate my kind. Good As You.org helps me remember that, in essence, you're "better than" if you're able to rise above that stupid ish. I'd much rather be in tune to my community and know what to use as a rebuttal if ever put in a debate.
Lastly, to touch upon the aesthetics of the site. Yes, there seems to be a surplus of advertising but at least you know where to read (right in the middle). However, as you scroll down, what appear to be ads in the left column are in fact click-able icons that lead the reader to the more popular GAY.org articles. Additionally, there are links near the top of the left column for contact information. At the top of the right column are links to anti-gay campaigns (Know Thine Enemy). And thank goodness the archives are easily accessible.
My eyes hurt. Goodnight.
posted by EugLoven at 2/08/2006 11:54:00 PM
1 Comments:
Hey Eugene,
This is a great blog. I really love your sense of humor, that throughout all the stress and mess, you can humorize it for us to laugh about. But believe me, we FEEL YOU. This is why I'm doing an extra semester instead of graduating now. We'll all strut our stuff in the real world soon enough.
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