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Wow—somebody spent a lot of time taking notes at Grist, then found some deep, deep pockets and spent a lot of money putting up a slick corporate environmentalism-lite site called “Mother Nature Network.”
It’s a gagger.
The only blessing is that, given the cost structure required to keep all those beautiful people going, it’s either going to be a vanity enterprise (like the Washington Times) or short-lived.
Let’s live on the planet as if we intend to stay.
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kmp Posted 1:52 pm
11 Jan 2009
Badly done imitation, however, flatters no one.
However, it IS breaking environmental news that I can buy $50 reclaimed wood salt & pepper shakers.....
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biodiversivist Posted 3:22 pm
11 Jan 2009
In the end, it all comes down to biodiversity. Poison Darts--Protecting the biodiversity of our world
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Bart Anderson Posted 5:36 pm
11 Jan 2009
It would be interesting to hear people's critiques of it. What works about the new site, and what doesn't?
It would be helpful for those of us writing and managing sites to know what your reactions are. Thoughtful reactions are usually the most helpful.
I can't go by my own tastes which are out of touch from the mainstream.
I prefer things that are in depth and show personal commitment. I don't like things that are polished, commercial or predictable.
Bart
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Pangolin Posted 5:51 pm
11 Jan 2009
Of course, I keep saying that when I look at Treehugger. Who buys that crap anyway?
Put the Carbon Back
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sheagunther Posted 12:36 am
12 Jan 2009
I'm Shea Gunther, one of the gaggingly beautiful writers at MNN (I'm the Earth Matters blogger). What problem, exactly, do you have with my writing (and the writing of the other beautiful bloggers on MNN?)
Shea
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StephanieRogers Posted 1:37 am
12 Jan 2009
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Adam Stein Posted 1:38 am
12 Jan 2009
An article explaining the benefits of smart grid technology
A book review column touting Van Jones' "Green Collar Economy" as the top read of 2008
A media criticism piece about the climate change denial industry
It goes downhill from there. Who do these corporate shills think they're fooling?! Breathe deep the pure, clear air of righteous truth, fellow Gristers! Tolerate no dissent! Our enemies will be vanquished!
www.terrapass.com/blog
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Adam Stein Posted 2:04 am
12 Jan 2009
An article recommending a $27 bottle of "Foreau Vouvray Brut" -- shipped all the way from France, where they use nuclear power -- for New Year's celebrations. Hey, is that white, red, or greenwash?
Links to an "eco-conscious" store (like there's any such thing) hawking such garbage as reclaimed jewelry, electronic gadgets, and yoga gear. Some of this stuff is made from leather!!!@!
Do you think we've been infiltrated by counter-revolutionary agents from MNN? In any case, it's clearly time to organize a purge.
www.terrapass.com/blog
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taylorshelton Posted 2:20 am
12 Jan 2009
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gristlover Posted 2:33 am
12 Jan 2009
I love Grist, but MNN seems to appeal to a broader audience that's not as hard core as Grist. Isn't it better to have more people get the basics, instead of the vast swaths of pure ignorance we all deal with now? Just sayin'....
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David Roberts Posted 3:01 am
12 Jan 2009
For my part, I say the more the merrier, and I suspect most of my colleagues would agree.
grist.org
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JMG Posted 6:28 am
12 Jan 2009
@ gristlover: Even if I had any connection to Gristmill other than as a verbose guest writer, I don't see that MNN has attacked Grist. Rather, they apparently think very, very, very highly of Grist.
And that's the main reason that I have such a gag reflex when I look at MNN -- I know that Gresham's Law applies to more than just money and that a deep-pocketed website headed by folks who made their bones in PR can, like the Washington Times, degrade the quality of discourse while purporting to engage in it.
MNN appears to me to be nothing but a corporate-friendly pseudo-environmental site that rips off years of steady work and effort by lifting the look, feel, and style of a site like Grist. Meanwhile, the fact that The Southern Company finds MNN a congenial place to drop some ad money speaks volumes about the kind of insights MNN will provide. The piece touting "green" ski resorts is just confirmation.
The 5% Project
Let's live on the planet as if we intend to stay.
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sheagunther Posted 6:37 am
12 Jan 2009
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StephanieRogers Posted 10:07 pm
12 Jan 2009
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JMG Posted 3:06 am
13 Jan 2009
The 5% Project
Let's live on the planet as if we intend to stay.
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