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OJR front page archive for July 2005

The avatar versus the journalist: Making meaning, finding truth

July 22, 2005
Analysis: Wiki writers engage in a group-write process that creates a shared truth. But is this participatory model suitable for newspapers?

Gonzo poker bloggers bring World Series to life in real time

July 19, 2005
The community of poker bloggers is only a few years old, but already they've stolen the spotlight with live World Series of Poker coverage, sold out to bigger publications, and even run an online charity poker tournament.

Time to check: Are you using the right blogging tool?

July 14, 2005
Blogs are one of the hottest publishing tools around, but picking blog software can be confusing and frustrating. Use this primer to get a feel for what's available and what will work best for you.

Did London bombings turn citizen journalists into citizen paparazzi?

July 12, 2005
Cameraphones and videophones on the scene were important tools in giving the world the first look at the horrific London bombings. But what about people with cameraphones who vied for the most gruesome shots of victims?

The good, bad and ugly of contextual ads from Google, Yahoo

July 6, 2005
Embarrassing juxtapositions have plagued contextual ads on media sites and blogs. But they can fit well with commercially focused content. Here's a deeper look at the pros and cons of AdSense and ContentMatch.