Day: September 16, 2005

Blog Star Confidential

[Note: this article was published on the now-defunct New York Blade web site. I have reposted it here for posterity.]

For New York’s gay blogging elite, it’s more than just a phase

By JAMES WITHERS

Bradford Shellhammer has a few choice words about the state of the blogosphere. First, he says, the current glut of new blogs means trouble for readers: There are too many options and few worth reading. What’s worse, everybody who has something to peddle now has a blog.

But don’t expect too much nostalgia from Shellhammer, a New York blog star whose juicy online dispatches date back to 2000, about the good old days before hype hit the blogosphere. 

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Two Left Hands

Best part of the conference so far? The on-stage battle between Rep. Barney Frank and John Hockenberry about, effectively, which of them is more liberal than the other. Barney Frank has the impassioned viewpoint of a long-term public servant, Hockenberry has the impassioned view of a long-time public commentater. Drama! And big ideas that are not navel-gazing design ideas, which is what I like best at these conferences.

Two huge liberal with big opinions battling out the nuances of what’s the most liberal stance to take on important issues? That feels so Dutch, don’t you think?

In Case You’re New to This Place…

that’s the BradfordIn case you’ve ended up here after reading James Withers’ New York Blade article, “Blog Star Confidential” — WELCOME! I hope you enjoy the show.

Speaking of enjoying the show, you really ought to read more about the WYSIWYG Talent Show that my sexy cohorts and I put on every month at P.S. 122. WYSIWYG is a monthly series of all-blogger readings and performances, we’ve been at it since February 2004, we’ve featured over 80 bloggers so far, and it’s awesome and you’ll love it. Also, cheaper than going to the movies!

Our next show, which promises to be the cattiest yet, is coming up on Tuesday, September 27 — First, Last, and Insecurity: The World’s Worst Roommates!

First, Last, Insecurity