Social media sites like Digg, Reddit, Mixx and Newsvine invite users to add content as a response to what they have found on the Web. Readers are invited to vote on the content and leave comments about what others have added. Something like writing a letter to the editor that all the world can see - if anyone is interested??
It is interesting that "newpapers" like the New York Times have added credibility to this new social media by adding buttons that direct to the above websites to their Web sites. This is a new way for the newspaper to encourage people to share and promote their stories, thereby generating more readers.
A few responses to these newsy social websites
Newsvine
“Gives an instant reflection about what the world is talking about at any given moment.” So much to read, so little time. In the end, is the time spent at these sites really worth it? People are venting, but then what....?
Reddit
I had a hard time wading through the crass language on this one.
Diggit
I didn’t sign in "to Digg a story" but I did read one – paying bills online saves 24 sq. ft. of forest per person per year!
Mixx
All these news comments sites say they have the the links to the web sites that really matter. Who has time to read all this news and then make a comment? I read a quick article on swimming with dolphins to become a better swimmer.
Carrot Stick
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