Andy Beal’s MyBlogLog Fallout
Whenever noted bloggers have at each other, it’s really hard not to notice… and the heavier the hitter, the more publicity the situation is bound to receive (guilty). So when you hear Andy Beal and Jeremy Zawodny - two of the more famous bloggers out there - are at odds with one another, you can’t ignore it.
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The virtual fracas started when Zawodny called Beal’s MyBlogLog avatar into question at his blog, saying he believes using it is a spammy tactic. Beal’s reaction was clear and concise: he didn’t believe Zawodny’s initial reaction; he didn’t appreciate being called out in that manner (perhaps email should’ve been used instead of the blogosphere) and he no longer plans on using the MyBlogLog service.
Zawodny’s move is kind of surprising considering the fact Beal has never openly endorsed any spammy promotional techniques. While the use of the avatar in question is perhaps dubious at best, in his entry addressing the situation Beal expresses MBL’s Scott Rafer approved the initial contest to begin with.
So here’s where we stand - two heavy hitters within the blog/search marketing community are at odds for what appears to be a misunderstanding. Hopefully, this will have a peaceful solution.
There’s always some type of “social” fight going on — even off the web.
Why do people have to hate so much? I thought we were supposed to love one another?
sometimes when you sit down and relax, and think your happy life, think the good things, your hate will decrease.