Blogtipping: Michael Geist

Michael GeistA blog I like:

Michael Geist’s Blog. Michael is the Canada Research Chair of Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa.

Things I like:

  1. Michael writes intelligently about the need for a copyright regime that supports the creation and free movement of content.
  2. Michael pulls no punches. I don’t always agree with him, but I know that I can count on him to advance his arguments with courage and conviction. This doesn’t always (ever?) make him friends in the content-based industries, but he is undeterred by this.
  3. Michael writes from a global perspective. Yes, home base is Canada, but Michael covers major international developments in the United States, Europe and elsewhere.

Tip:

Michael, you should enable TrackBacks. The conversation would be much richer if you would enable people to continue it on their own websites (which provide the context for their comments). It would also give readers a much better sense of the community that is building up around you.

 

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  • http://www.businessblogwire.com Easton Ellsworth

    Making the rounds of the blogtipping crowd, I see that you’ve done an excellent job here, Joseph. Incidentally, most of the blogtipping posts I’ve read offer tips that encourage more conversation – especially through more frequent posting, but also through better functionality and emphasis on comments and trackbacks.

  • http://www.propr.ca Joseph Thornley

    Thanks for you comment Easton,
    I’ve found that I’ve been learning a great deal through the comments and trackbacks both on my posts and the ones I leave on other sites. Through this, I’ve been able to participate in several ongoing conversations among people with a community of curiosity and interest. I appreciate that, through blogtipping, I’ve become part of your community.

  • http://3i.wildfirestrategy.com Tamera Kremer

    “Michael, you should enable TrackBacks”

    … great tip & I agree with your assesment of Michael. He’s an asset to the blogosphere.

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  • http://www.thepublishingspot.com/2006/06/jason_boog_always_screws_up_hi.html Jason Boog

    Great post. You write very clearly, not an ounce of fat on your criticism and praise. Also, the trackback comment is very important–it’s such a simple way to figure out what people are saying about your work. More professional websites need to follow your advice as well.

    I’ll keep reading…

  • http://www.propr.ca Joseph Thornley

    Hi Jason,
    Thank you for your compliments. You’re right about trackbacks. I only now have found the publishingspot.com through your trackback. Neat site. Smart premise. We can all learn how to write better.

    I’ve subscribed to http://www.thepublishingspot.com and you can expect me to comment on your posts in the future.

    Conversations begin and communities are formed. We are living the promise of social media!