Micro Persuasion: CNET News.com Now Supports TrackBack and Pingback

Tuesday, November 23, 2004

CNET News.com Now Supports TrackBack and Pingback

CNET News.com, which previously had been quietly testing trackbacks and pingbacks, today announced they are officially supporting them to help readers see the broader context and commentary around stories they report. For example, here's a list of bloggers who are talking about this particular news story. I applaud them. This is a major sign that mass media and social media are indeed converging.

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