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By: www.southerngospelblog.com » Southern Gospel Artists in the news

www.southerngospelblog.com » Southern Gospel Artists in the news — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:18:47 +0000

[…] At the request of Doug Harrison of Averyfineline, I will step up my efforts to find stories on Southern Gospel artists in local news sources. First on the plate is a Neosho Daily News story on a Gospel Sing featuring, among others, the Lesters and the Signature Quartet (a different group than Signature Sound). Also worthy of note is this Lancaster (SC) News story on Mercy’s Well. […]

By: Geno

Geno — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 04:37:36 +0000

I loved DBM’s comment and also agree with Judi and Scott. Mr. Mount on the other hand appears to be one of those bloggers who doesn’t like to be questioned. I noticed on his website a post concerning a comment by a reader on this site. It seems he thinks a person must be a conservative to be a Christian. He indicated the reader could get lost, which doesn’t sound very “love thy neighbor”ish to me. Oh well.

By: David Bruce Murray

David Bruce Murray — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:49:29 +0000

Regarding me responding to those who comment within my blog’s comment section, I think it’s fine to a point obviously, but I try not to make a habit of it.

Come to think of it, once in a while, my local newspaper has a response from the editor underneath a “Letter To The Editor.” I guess none of his journalism professors ever told him it was anti-journalistic to do that. Oh well…I think he went to the University of NC at Chapel Hill, so what do you expect? :o)

By the way, I started to leave an extended comment at AMGS regarding the EH&SS=Contemporary claim one guy was making, but then I remembered Doug’s suggestion and made it a blog entry instead. Happy now, Doug?

I guess you can’t respond here, though, and my question doesn’t really rise to the importance that would demand a fresh post. :o)

By: Chrystal

Chrystal — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:19:04 +0000

My opinion (and keep in mind that this is just my opinion) is that the issue of interacting with readers is really subjective. Some bloggers choose to have a forum where they can interact with their readers. Some want to use their blog as a platform to start conversation. Both are excellent formats, and both have merit. To me, no single way is the right way. If someone chooses to interact, then that is their prerogative. If some don’t, then that is fine too.

Whether readers wish for the blogger to interact with their readers seems subjective too. Some wish for it, some don’t.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:20:31 +0000

I concur, Judi. My opinion is that all the commenting back and forth in the name of interaction is just a kind of people-pleasing, customer service type approach that has no place in a journalistic approach.

I prefer my bloggers to be succinct and objective, as opposed to ingratiating.

By: NG

NG — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:59:40 +0000

Re finding non-SG media stories about Southern Gospel: Easiest way I have found is to go to Google’s New Section and search for “Southern Gospel Music.” Include the quotes when searching. You won’t get everything because not every media outline participates in Google News but you’ll find a fair bit.

By: judi

judi — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 03:01:50 +0000

I think you are following the time-honored editorial page directive of not commenting on letters to the editor, or getting into arguments with readers who express their opinions. This authorial restraint adds a journalistic flavor to your blog that some other blogs may lack. Extra points for you!

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:05:31 +0000

I like interacting with my readers.