Motivation versus (only) money
I think this is evolving nicely, a lot of self-questioning and self-policing going on, alterations in fomat to fit the changing nature of the bloggs and their categories. But I wonder why bloggers ...well, BLOG.
Money or the hopes of it: certainly a factor. But as more bloggers jump aboard (increasing the capital influx), then the more writers start posting, some of whom may be very prolific (diluting most people's chance to earn anything). Suggestive of a jackpot system every quarter or something? And I think that the price of coffee for two ast Denny's is way under what then service needs to encourage foks and to keep the staff motivated.
Peer recognition: the longer we interact, the greater this will be, as long as we play nice and the ringmasters keep us in line.But how does one gauge peer interest? Bloggs reach high rankings with NO comments, and NO income to speak of, suggestive of a tabulational fluke. Maybe a counter. And charge those of us (me!me!)with diseased egos a minimal fee for a counter.
Market exposure: hmmmmmm. What are the chances a porfessional scouting for talent who would pay better than BN signing in? Could this be enhanced? Y'all copyrighting your material so it doesn't pop up on Letterman or the PAX channel?
A chance just to get it out and receive feedback, or just to share it: there, dear bloggers, we need to do more in the way of comments, mutually supportive postings, emails.
SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS?
TIERED SERVICE: If people love "skins" and "faceplates" on their programs and cell phones, they'll love them on blogs. Have graduated fees for graduated goodies.
What say, all?
majroj