MSNBC.com introduced a new feature called "Blog This" that is designed to help readers write blog posts related to specific news stories. Its older siblings include the illustrious Mr. "Email This" and Miss "Print This." The service only works for MSN Spaces members. EIC Dean Wright said in the press release...
"Being a top online new source is about much more than providing a place for people to find up-to-the-minute information. It's about helping people use and share that information. MSNBC.com's Blog This gives individuals command over the news. They can post commentary and sway opinions -- bring a new level of vibrancy and activity to standard reporting. It's a form of editorializing that really brings news to life at the personal level."
Does this strike anyone as simply a cheap gimmick to drive traffic and Google juice not to mention MSN Spaces sign-ups?
