[WikiEN-l] MUD history dissolving into the waters of time

[Philip Sandifer]

On Jan 10, 2009, at 1:35 PM, toddmallen wrote:

> Blogs do not become reliable sources because someone suddenly wants to
> write an article on something, and they certainly do not establish
> notability. Anyone can blog about anything, so that doesn't establish
> any significance whatsoever.

A blog is a medium. Contra McLuhan, the medium is not the message.

Yes, anyone can blog about anything. What is more interesting,  
however, is what Richard Bartle, one of the most significant figures  
in MMOG design and commentary, has opted to blog about.

And oh look. He's opted to blog about Threshold.

That does establish significance.

-Phil