[...] I asked The settlement said that Gary Groth (or someone representing him) will get to post an essay on Ellison’s message board within five business days of the agreement. So does anyone have a link? Google didn’t turn one up. I can’t imagine that no one would be talking about it if it was posted… so does that mean one of the provisions of the settlement wasn’t met? [...]

I understand what Ellison was getting at with that comment, though I don’t agree. I have a problem with the label of “blogger,” especially when it’s likened to the role of a journalist.

The fact is that blogging is the act of using a kind of software designed for easy website creation. It can be used for journalistic purposes, yes, but it can also be used to chronicle a pregnancy or to share favorite recipes with friends. I’ve always felt the term “blogger” is meaningless. It’s what one does with the software that defines one’s role.