b5media

September 15th,2005

My Dream for b5media: Darren’s Perspective

By Darren Rowse

I’m a dreamer…. So when Jeremy asked me to write my perspective on B5 Media I found it difficult to put it into words. As a result I thought I’d tell you a little about the dreams that I have for my blogging - dreams that I hope will find a place in B5. This is a living and changing list that is constantly impacted by the bloggers that I meet and the conversations that I have - I’d be interested to hear in comments below how it connects (or doesn’t connect) with others.

I dream of a blog network that:

• Is primarily about people - both the people who write for it but also those who read.
• Makes heroes of its bloggers
• Provides timely, relevant, accurate and well written content on a wide array of topics
• Is profitable and rewarding for all concerned - this includes but goes beyond finance
• Is creative and pushes the bounds of what is ‘normal’ blogging
• Is a true collaboration from the ground up
• Which has a global outlook
• Helps make it’s writers better bloggers and encourages them in their own personal projects
• Celebrates diversity of cultures, life situation, passion and experiences
• Is a place where people work hard at their craft and are rewarded for doing so
• Generously gives something back to the community at large
• Is enjoyable to be a part of

Perhaps I’m being a little idealistic, I know nothing is ever quite as rose colored as all this - but blogging has been an incredibly life giving experience on many levels for me over the past three years. I’d love to help create a space where I can share the journey and help others have a similar experience.