I am currently working on a new project called NashvilleBlogs.org. My blurb for this site follows:
"NashvilleBlogs.org is an autoblog created and maintained by Richard Buchanan, a Nashville resident since 2002. This blog serves two purposes. It is a Wordpress learning project for Richard, as well as way to champion and promote some unique, passionate, and insightful voices within the Nashville community. This is not a commercial venture, but rather an attempt to organize the voices of independent local writers and commentators in a way that makes them easily accessible to people interested in Nashville or the opinions of Nashvillians. The internet and Web 2.0 technologies have made it possible for anyone with a message to publish themselves. That, however, has led to much static on the web. So much so that it can be difficult to separate the signal from the noise. Hopefully NashvilleBlogs.org can help in that regard. With your help we can identify and amplify those in our community with messages that contribute to the larger conversation. If you know of a blog that you feel should be added to our roll please let us know.
NashvilleBlogs.org does not want to push an agenda. Many would agree that the internet has been a wonderful tool for improving communication, and in connecting people with similar intentions, ideas, and outlooks. We do not wish to refute those claims, however we would also add that the internet has made it possible for people to close themselves off to other perspectives. On the internet it is possible for a person to live in an echo chamber of sorts. It is possible to completely tune out those that you disagree with, and we believe that goes against the very nature of community. So, with that being said, we will be amplifying and promoting voices with various political persuasions and belief systems. Debate, dissent, and discussion are important in maintaining a healthy, engaged community so feel free to sound off here. We thank you for visiting, and we hope you will visit regularly."
I still have some work to do on it, but I thought I would share. It has really turned out to be a great way to stay abreast of the goings on around town (Nashville that is). Enjoy.
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