Comments on: Blog Indiana Conference

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:17:15 +0000

Anna Lisa – These are great comments and reflect a great deal of my own thoughts. I shared with Shawn that I felt that several groups weren’t as well represented as might be ideal and, since I write primarily about food, lifestyle blogs were my focus. But for me, celebrating and de- and re-coding what was traditionally “women’s work” – living well, focusing on family, cooking everyday food, creating community – is a political act that is ideally suited for blogging. It’s also an act that isn’t really sustainable with a business model.

I also felt that the business perspective reflected competition and winning a bit more than I would have liked, even in the non-corporate sessions. But, again, my focus in on community & I work full-time in a nonprofit, so that sort of tone inherently disinterests me.

That said, I think it was a great first-step in bringing together people. We just need to make sure that we get all the people there that should be.

By: Chris Hardie's Weblog

Chris Hardie's Weblog — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:11:17 +0000

Blog Indiana 2008 Reflections…

This past weekend I attended Blog Indiana 2008, a conference by and for bloggers in the region, which I mentioned here a few months ago. Overall, I would call the event quite a success. For $50, participants had access to a weekend packed full of ric…

By: The Bilerico Project

The Bilerico Project — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:00:39 +0000

BlogIndiana conference: All good things must come to an end…

I really enjoyed myself at the BlogIndiana conference. Shawn Plew and Noah Coffey are to be commended for organizing an informational and fun weekend. If you didn’t get a chance to attend this year, make room on your schedule for next year’s conferen…

By: Bil Browning

Bil Browning — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:06:19 +0000

Thanks for the compliment, Anna. I’m glad you enjoyed my presentation; I hope to see you on the site participating in the community!

We feature a lot of feminist posts and you might know some of our regular contributors. (I know Jessica Hoffmann has been guest posting on Feminste lately.)

Now that I know you’re out here, I’ll add you to our blogroll if you’ll do the same for us. And I’d really encourage you to submit a guest post to Bilerico Project (remember that tip?). I’m sure you’d go over well with our audience.

And how that I know of your site, I’ve added you to my RSS reader. I’ll be sure to check your site daily to see what you’re up to.

By: Shawn Plew

Shawn Plew — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:27:29 +0000

Thanks so much for your input, we’re already planning BlogINDIANA 2009 and are taking notes.

I had a real forehead-smacking moment when I read your suggestion about thanking my partner-in-crime, Joanna, for her assistance and encouragement over the past several months. Noah and I, while we were standing in front of the group on the first day, made a conscious decision not to thank our spouses at breakfast, rather opting to thank them at the end of day two, giving them special recognition. This completely backfired on us after we scrapped the day two group wrap-up.

Again, thanks for being part of the first conference, and we look forward to seeing you online and in person in the future.

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