Reflections on the Maltese blogosphere

The article written by Aurelie Herbemont on the Malta Independent on Sunday has triggered a number of interesting reflections on the Maltese blogosphere. Fausto Majistral wrote that bloggers should not laud themselves merely for existing but should concentrate on the substance of their content. He went on to say that, in his view, "the article has also driven a wedge between those who wrote a few posts and gave up on it altogether (as Jacques called them, "The Dead Bloggers Society") and the blogerati." He suggested, here at Wired Temples, that the blogroll at AboutMalta should be classified according to activity.

In her impressive post, Sharon Spiteri writes that she would "resist the idea that bloggers need publicity in the mainstream media to "take off". We cannot allow the idea that it is the mainstream which will make us legitimate." She says that she has "come to love the blogging world because I see it as an outlet for everyman and everywoman who are striving to making their voice heard." Kenneth refused to send comments to the author of the article because he is not interested in having his blog "read by those who cannot manage to find it strictly by following links in the blogosphere. They may as well keep on reading their newspapers and the other advert-riddled magazines."

Arcibald posted the unedited comments he forwarded to Aurelie in response to comments about doing a disservice to the Maltese blogosphere. Jacques Rene Zammit says that "a bout of existentialism has attacked the Maltese blogosphere and asks a number of pertinent questions on his blog. He wrote here that "Wired Temples remains a point of reference with unbiased commenting which is good." He suggests that "we need a Maltese portal which probably integrates Wired Temples."

MaltaGirl has launched a blog carnival with a view to encouraging collaboration amongst bloggers. She writes that "in the tradition of the bloggosfera, this is a bilingual Karnival, Maltese and English both welcome, just not in the same sentence.." The first subject is "A post that embodies the spirit of your blog." She explains that "this first Karnival is a chance to show off a post that you are particularly proud of, or enjoyed writing, or are pleased with the way it turned out, or with the response it provoked."