Blogger media – a new branch of journalism?

BOULDER – Are bloggers journalists?

Some regard this question as a burning issue. Others think it’s the wrong question. In any case, blogging poses challenges to mainstream media and its canons.

A blog is a journal-like Web site that showcases the observations and opinions of an author or group of writers. Entries usually appear in reverse chronological order.

“Conversation” is the buzzword of the blogosphere – the realm of people who express their ideas online. Many blogs invite reader responses and comments.

According to Gartner Inc., an industry analyst firm focused on information technology, the number of bloggers peaked at 100 million earlier this…