Being Blogged Down

The power of blogging for political means has been recognised by the blogging community for a long time, and yet it seems that the media are finally picking up on the power of the people.

In Northern Ireland blogs have been a popular means of political discussion in a tense political climate. The popular Slugger O’Toole blog receives in excess of 3000 hits a day. There is also a blog for just about every belief or political ideology, from the sublime to the ridiculous.

The media is now beginning to pick up on blogging, particularly over the recent Labour government scandals in Britain. John Prescott’s actions in particular have been picked up by blogs, providing the first career-threatening British political story, powered by us – the bloggers.

The gay bloggers are using this anonymous and open medium to press their agenda too. Prescott’s dealing with the homophobic US Republican millionaire, Philip Anshutz appears to be just the beginning of discussions.

Elsewhere, bloggers from the US black gay community are protesting against scheduled performances by Beenie Man and TOK. They are campaigning against a concert organiser's decision to allow reggae artists whose songs include homophobic lyrics to perform at an upcoming HIV/AIDs awareness concert.

Of course, not all blogs are campaigning, discussing politics or trying to change the world. This guy just wanted a house.