Earlier this week, I tried an experiment: I posted a bug report as a weblog entry. Now granted, bug reports aren't ideal weblog content, but I was more curious about how much of our own champaigne the blogosphere is drinking. How quickly would the LazyWeb deliver a response? Sure enough, I received a response the very next day. Here's the email exchange between me and Brent Simmons of Ranchero:
> My weblog entry was as much a bug report as an experiment in the LazyWeb,
> and I'm thrilled to see that it worked. Mind if I ask you some questions?
>
> - how did you find my weblog entry?
NetNewsWire 2.0 beta has a feature where you can subscribe to search
feeds at Blogdigger, Daypop, and Feedster. I have searches for
"NetNewsWire," "MarsEdit," and "Ranchero."
A side effect of searching for "Ranchero" is that I know whenever any
blogger anywhere has Huevos Rancheros for breakfast.
> - how many weblog entries like this do you find in a day/week?
I find a couple bug reports like this a day, most days. I also find a
lot of reviews, mentions-in-passing, recommendations, that kind of
thing.
> - mind if I blog this experience?
Go for it!
For all the converts to blogging, this is obvious stuff. But for the business community that is still discovering syndication, this is a very important lesson: create some dynamic RSS search feeds to see what the blogosphere and the internet is saying about your products!
BTW, the bug isn't in MarsEdit, its more likely in blosjom...