Comments on: Asian Correspondent & Bloggers’ Coming-Of-Age

By: Jonha

Jonha — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:00:27 +0000

Well I guess it’s the idea that you’re part of something “big” that makes these people write for these places. I guess it’s the collaboration and being part of such an organization that makes it satisfying for those bloggers.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:57:47 +0000

I too respect your decision to go it alone, but for selfish reasons. I tend to gravitate towards one-man bands.

Hits have started to come in from CNNGo, so I do peek every so often. But sites managed by a face continue to hold a larger attraction for me.

It is not that lone bloggers take more care/pride in researching/writing for posts when on their own sites. It is more the personal touch that often gets transmitted to readers.

By: New Home « Asian Correspondent

New Home « Asian Correspondent — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:02:28 +0000

[...] BP thought long and hard about this change. Initially, actually said "no", but upon reconsideration and new information, decided to say "yes" at the last minute. For a write-up of the new site and the concept, see this blog post here. This is certainly not for everyone as Bangkok Dan explains here. [...]

By: Sanj Mahapatra

Sanj Mahapatra — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:18:57 +0000

Just to let you all know we really do appreciate all of your comments about Asian Correspondent and completely respect your opinions on whether you think bloggers should or should not join up to write through our site – we do understand how much hard work and care is taken to grow your sites just as you have done here so well at absolutely bangkok.

By: Phuket Observer

Phuket Observer — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:27:46 +0000

Wise decision, Dan. With your own domain you retain a web property that gets better with age and a growing traffic stream, compared to a hosted blog that’s buying your content for its own use.

By: Ben Bland

Ben Bland — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:20:20 +0000

Dan – thanks for your kind comments. Just to clarify: I simply called Jim Craven up and interviewed him rather than posing as a blogger.

By: BangkokDan

BangkokDan — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:18:51 +0000

The Asia File has an excellent backgrounder on the upcoming Asian citizen journalism website of Asian Correspondent. Fills you in on many details and the project's feasibility. I think the author just posed as a potential blogger for AC, nevertheless a worthwhile read. Steve I'm aware of a few good names who said no, others are still considering or will reconsider, and other interesting names said yes, such as Malaysian blogger Jeff Ooi, Malaysia's first political blogger to become a member of parliament and whose blog attracts (attracted) some daily 20,000 uniques in peak times. BangkokDan

By: Steve Jackson

Steve Jackson — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:04:43 +0000

I totally see your point and I am sure I would have come to the same conclusion if offered the same deal.

I respect your decision – I wonder how many others will say no too.

By: Jonny

Jonny — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:50:00 +0000

I am currently a blogger living in Bangkok. Can’t remember how I found your site but I am glad that I did. I enjoy your slightly more informative approach to articles.

Strange that they take over your blog in such a way.

By: chdarat

chdarat — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:40:06 +0000

MongerSEA – thanks for cheering me up! What will I do without you on absolutely!