Blog Wars!

Proving once and for all that there is literally no issue too inconsequential for human beings to bicker about, the blog I Heart Seattle ripped the Slog a new asshole for, among other things, "lacking clarity and standards," having too much "celebrity gossip," and "not linking to other local blogs."

We've had our differences with the Slog...remember when they called us "racist"? And--full disclosure--we've grumbled a bit internally about lack of attribution. But we chalked it up to unfamiliarity with blog etiquette. Lately, Slog writers have been impeccable in this regard, at least to Seattlest.

But what about the content? Does it "lack clarity"? It sure does. That's not bad, though. We like the scatter-shot approach of the Slog. It's like going to one place to see the personal blogs of a bunch of very smart, entertaining people. Between Erica C.'s feminist watchdogging, Eli's political minutae, Bradley's honorable efforts to introduce Slog readers to the world of sports games, D Schmader's celebrity gossip, and Charles's...well, Charles--it's just a cool place to hang out.

We thought this might fit into the post, but it really doesn't, but we like it anyway, so here it is... In Walden, Thoreau writes a long description of an ant fight. Then he concludes:

I have no doubt that it was a principle they fought for, as much as our ancestors, and not to avoid a three-penny tax on their tea; and the results of this battle will be as important and memorable to those whom it concerns as those of the battle of Bunker Hill, at least.