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More on this "free laptop" issue

I was reading over on Mitch's blog more about this issue more.  I've already posted regarding my thoughts on this issue.  It seems that in reading more about this, the issue seems to revolve around two issues:
  • "If they got a laptop, why didn't I?"  Well, you didn't blog enough about Vista, your community isn't large enough, or any other reason.
  • Those with a formal journalistic background seem to be questioning the ethics.  I don't think that is the real issue.  There are several issues between journalists and bloggers. 
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Craig.Shoemaker said:

I think it becomes more of an issue of how your audience sees you? Are you a thought leader because of your passion or because of your impartial views? If you audience is attracted to you because of your passion taking a laptop seems fine.  If your audience wants and expect an impartial view from you then perhaps a free laptop costs more than the price tag.

The question then becomes how do you find out for what your audience values you for?

:)
December 29, 2006 8:41 AM

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