Tiered commenting system rewards quality commenters. The commenting structure on the Gawker family of Web sites has undergone some major changes. In the previous system, stars were given to commenters who had a large following. In the new system, priority placement of comments will be given to commenters who provide thoughtful insight.

Keeping an eye on the state of journalism and what tomorrow may hold. Saturday, April 18, 2009. If not Twitter itself, a service near identical to it - one based on microblogging - will influence the media for years to come. Also today, Evan Williams, CEO of Twitter, said on Oprah that his se.

Finally using my powers for good. My Column - This Wonderful Life. 101 - Tools to Manage Twitter.

Saturday, June 20, 2009. Please help me retire Gannett Blog. In 1994 - training that helped in make Gannett Blog. Possible in the first place.

Indy News Guild wants a fair health care contract from Gannett. Over the past several weeks, Indianapolis Star reporters have drawn national recognition for their work. But as management throughout Gannett has praised the tireless work of Star journalists, it has become impossible to ignore that negotiations between Gannett and the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild have completely stalled.

Journalism, media and work in the digital age. Taking a major leap of faith starting a local news business. I meant to post this here at the time, but perhaps a nearly six-month gap between launching my own local news site. And reflecting a little bit about did some good. Quite often my biggest fears have come abou.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Originally printed July 18, 2012, in the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Three times and to write up a short response after each time through. So when Brently Mallard appears very much alive at the end.