FeistyFemale

18/03/2008 In Social Media by feistyfemale

“A-list blogger” or the “blogging elite” if you wish. What more is there left to say? This topic has been debated, analysed to pieces, voted down on Muti, voted up on Muti and yes…it is indeed a touchy subject in the blogosphere.

Why? I DON’T KNOW!

I read Vincent’s post [grinned all the way through it] and here is my two cents worth: There is no such thing as an A-list blogger, and why should there be? Bloggers write for different audiences and for different reasons. Although there are commonalities as to why people blog, each blogger has his or her own objective as to why they blog and what they would like to achieve through their blog.

What I can say is this – Vincent’s list definately lists industry and opinion leaders in their respective fields. Many of these people are my friends and brilliant beings who I admire and respect deeply. Honestly some of my favourite people are on that list – and their comments are priceless! The concept of an A-list wiki is definately intriguing.

So why the big fuss? Give credit when credit is due to “experts” or leaders in industry. Learn from the guru’s! How this is termed is of no value to the audience reading a specific blog.

I have to ask the individuals that point fingers at the “A-list”: Is this debate adding value to blogging and the web 2.0 community? I think not.

On a lighter note, I thought I’d point all bloggers to some frivolous entertainment. This little widget is based on the link love that you score. It also groups bloggers into different authority groups or rather “influential groupings”. You even get a cute little badge to prove your influence! Sweet ain’t it? [And it comes in pink!]

So are you an “A-list bloglebrity?

PS Vincent, can I create my own Order? Like, Order of the Baby Blog? [If Mike can transfer then I should be allowed to create one, right?]