China Law Blog As Flavor Of The Week
At the end of every year and the beginning of the new one, many (most?) blogs do a post extolling the previous year's posts, their own blog's longevity and/or ever increasing readership, and talking about how great it is to blog for such smart/astute/wonderful people, and why this blog is so different from all the other blogs out there.
I have never much liked those posts for the simple reason that I do believe most people find them terribly interesting.
But hey, when someone else pretty much gives me a forum to go off on most of this stuff and does a great job writing it all up, and when that someone is legal writer extraordinaire, "Mister Thorne,", well then, it just wouldn't be neighborly of me not to link over and tell everyone to go there if they want to find out what makes China Law Blog tick. Or not. The post is entitled, "Dan Harris -- A Flavorful Blawgger" and you should check it out.... If you think it might be interesting.
On a somewhat similar note, and seeing as how this will have to qualify as my end/beginning of year post, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who voted us best blog at the American Bar (as in lawyer) Association blawg election, for the second straight year. The best part about it was that we won without having to beg (too much anyway) for your votes and without having to send out blanket emails. All joking aside, your having chosen us is very much appreciated and we are truly honored.
Comments
Dan,
The "Flavorful Blawgger" article represents the perception I had of you spot on. Yes, your attitude, personality and approach are what makes your blog worth the read. I should know I am not a lawyer; yet, read at least 2-3 times a week if not every day. Just a research science geek who enjoys keeping up on international politics, economics and such to stay well rounded. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Colette | January 8, 2009 7:08 PM
Yes, accurate and well deserved. Congrats!
Posted by: Chris Carr | January 9, 2009 9:31 AM
Dan and Steve,
Kudos for all you have accomplished with your blog. You deserve it as you have done as much as anyone to get the word out on other excellent China blogs.
ps I wish I had heard your advise about sticking it out for a year; I quit after 3 months because nobody was coming.
Posted by: anon. | January 9, 2009 10:08 AM
I really enjoyed the link and congratulate you again on your award. I just love this blog and the people that comment on it, you have built up a wonderful community here and the blog is always a great read. Thanks Dan
Posted by: Terry | January 9, 2009 1:00 PM
Congratulations Dan.
This really is an excellent blog. I know I've learned a good deal by checking in here every few days.
For clarification is the "flavorful blawgger" in the same sense as Flavor Flav?
Posted by: Ted Cruise | January 9, 2009 1:01 PM
You only spend 15 minutes to prepare your posts per day? My heavens, if only I could be as productive as you. :)
chinacomment's last post took about 7-11 hours round-trip, counting research, three revisions and several days sitting on content.
Still, congratulations on your excellent blog which certainly is THE preeminent China Law blog (!) I make certain to read it daily.
~Francis.
Posted by: chinacomment | January 9, 2009 9:01 PM
Dan,
Serious congrats. Well deserved. I can even say inspiring, as I shared with my son how well you do your blog that he actually pitched a business idea today that is based initially on his blogging about his passion. The group of 17 loved the idea and now he's back off to college with a positive dream in his head. Way to go baby!
Posted by: Jeff | January 13, 2009 1:38 PM