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Erased from the History of Vlogging
02/26/2003

Well, for a brief period I was a vlog innovator, mentioned around the world and on major Web sites. Granted, I've let it slide a bit based on time constraints and a bit of hesitancy regarding a cost/benefit analysis. But still, it doesn't encourage me to push through my lagging that I'm the only vlogger of the December–January flurry to not be named in Glenn Reynolds's TCS column today:

Already Jeff Jarvis has put up opinion pieces (video-weblogging, or "vlogging") that are as good as most of what we see on TV. And Jarvis's efforts have produced humorous responses, such as this "Plog" (don't ask; just watch it) and this piece by Don McArthur, that can only be called "vlog noir."

Smart networks will be watching the Internet to spot rising talent first. Smart - or just motivated - people will use the Internet to get noticed. And smart stars of today, like Bill Maher, will keep one eye on the competition. Because there's about to be a lot more of it.

Well, not being listed among such a small group of vloggers by Glenn Reynolds doesn't likely bode well for my being "rising talent." Maybe I'll put it up for a vote, reality TV style: should Justin just give up and go back to the commercial fishing docks? Tune in next month.

Posted by Justin Katz @ 11:33 AM EST

1 Comment

Stick with it!

Sean Roberts @ 02/26/2003 03:21 PM EST