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João Ferreira Dias
on 9 de Novembro de 2007
in Conversas de Café and International Cappuccino
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O blogue KØNTRÅSTËS 3.0 está a publicar um conjunto de conversas informais mantidas via e-mail com os mais diversos bloggers ©. O objectivo é conhecer um pouco mais do blogger que dá vida ao blogue e abrir uma cortina para o que move cada autor de blogue. O convidado de hoje é Iain Dale, autor, jornalista e apresentador de televisão, autor dos blogues «West Ham Till I Die» e «Iain Dale’s Diary».

1. We realize the blogosphere has become a window to the cyberworld. How do you see the “weblog” phenomenon?
R: It has enabled millions of people to have a voice in the democratic process. Previously they could only write a letter to their local newspaper. Today they can say what they want, when they want and at no cost. Blogs have been liberating for many people and helped them engage in the democratic process.

2. When you travel in the blogosphere, what kind of weblogs do you search?
R: I have a list of about 15 blogs which I look at most days. It’s difficult to absorb more than that, but for my work I sometimes look at a lot more. They tend to be mostly British blogs, although there are one or two from other English speaking countries which I look at regularly, especially Kiwiblog (www.kiwiblog.co.nz)

3. Why do you create a weblog?
R: I started my blog as a real personal diary. It gradually became more political. I used it to air my views on big political issues of the day but also to enable people to know more about me. When I was a political candidate for parliament I used it in my campaign. I now use it to help me get paid media work on radio and TV.

4. Do you believe weblogs may replace online press?
R: No. There will always be a place for the mainstream media and blogs. I do not really see them in competition. They can complement each other. Many mainstream journalists have blogs too nowadays.

5. Do weblogs influence your life and your career?
R: Yes. I record my daily life and my blog has led to me becoming a well known political pundit in Britain. Without my blog it would have been more difficult to achieve that.

6. What makes a good weblog?
R: Regular posts. Personality. Controversy. Honesty