Bricks and Boxes

Mike Seate of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review wrote a column today about PittGirl’s recent “retirement.” Bloggers are sure to throw a fit.

He’s right about a few things.

But if I had free time to write, not for profit but just to pass the hours, I’d churn out letters to my elected representatives or to bored, lonely people in the military or behind bars. I wouldn’t waste it promoting my private life or imitating hacks like me.

I hope that our impending information overload does naturally evolve into more productive use of our technological means. God bless us, finally.

But let me tell you Mr. Seate, it’s not blogging or journalism with which you want to take issue. It’s Western Civilization. We indulge in our opinions and time just as we indulge in SUVs, Super Bowl ads, and Hollywood.

Don’t cry to bloggers because they crowd your industry. The Trib must have some pretty amazing resources for you which are not available to bloggers. In your next column, employ them, please.