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This post is not about the new SpacePilot PRO 3D controller from 3Dconnexion (a division of Logitech). This post is about the Internet coverage of the launch of that new device, journalism, blogging, freebies and ethics. It has long been common practice for companies to give out free stuff to journalists. Free gadgets, free [...]  17 April 2009, 4:41 pm |  12 comments | Tags: AU2006, Autodesk University, Blogging, CAD Blogs, Ethics, Freebies, Journalism, Other Blogs, Review, SpacePilot | Category: Navel Gazing, Other Blogs, Review, Thoughts, Writing In a recent blog post, Roopinder Tara included this throw-away comment: Pure bloggers don’t do advertising, so no worry about advertising pressure — the secret and unstated fear of us all in the trade press. I respect Roopinder, but this kind of “pure blogger” label irritates me. I have an ad on my blog [...] 25 March 2008, 9:12 pm | 19 comments | Tags: Advertising, Blogs, Ethics, Journalism, Matt Lombard, Rant, Roopinder Tara | Category: Advertising, Navel Gazing, Other Blogs, Rant Roopinder Tara has raised an interesting point about how different CAD vendors treat journalists and bloggers. Ralph Grabowski has responded with a “Who cares“. Now you have more CAD blogger navel gazing to put up with as I have my say on the matter. As a traditional magazine journalist (Cadalyst, 1995 – present) and [...] 29 February 2008, 2:09 pm |  One comment | Tags: Blogging, Freebies, Journalism, Navel Gazing, Ralph Grabowski, Roopinder Tara | Category: Navel Gazing, Other Blogs, Web Stuff |
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The Ribbon Man interview – fluff?
Looking at the comments, it seems not everyone is happy with the Matt Stein interview. If so, I’m sorry you feel that way about the piece. In my own defence, I would point out the following:
I like to think my work at Cadalyst represents a balanced viewpoint. I pride myself on being fair. [...]