Blogs have voice and personality. They're human. They come to us not from some mediagenic anchorbot on an air-conditioned sound stage, but from an individual. They represent--no, they are--the voice of the little guy. And the little guy is a lot smarter than big media might have you think. Blogs showcase some of the smartest, sharpest writing being published. Bloggers are unconstrained by such journalistic conventions as good taste, accountability and objectivity--and that can be a good thing.

from: Meet Joe Blog: Why are more and more people getting their news from amateur websites called blogs? Because they're fast, funny and totally biased. by Lev Grossman
source: TIME 21 June 2004
via: Highbeam Research