I think it's a good idea to have this channel, but I would really like to see both parties represented. With the occasional third and fourth party representation, cause the hippies and the anarchists should have a voice too.
I disagree with you on that one. It doesn't make it balanced...it only makes it diverse. If it was balanced, pudge (and some likeminded folks) would be posting as often as Michael and pals. Journals don't count...lets talk front page exposure.
I honestly don't think anything short of a personnel shakeup will bring Slashdot into any real semblance of balance. It's just not in most of their personalities, judging by what they write and the things they do. (Granted, that's IMHO.)
Whew just in time... (Score:3, Interesting)
Let's look at the news stories so far...
Hackers Take Aim at Republicans [slashdot.org]
Bikes Against Bush Creator Busted [slashdot.org]
I think it's a good idea to have this channel, but I would really like to see both parties represented. With the occasional third and fourth party representation, cause the hippies and the anarchists should have a voice too.
Re:Whew just in time... (Score:2)
I'd call that fairly balanced.
Re:Whew just in time... (Score:2)
I honestly don't think anything short of a personnel shakeup will bring Slashdot into any real semblance of balance. It's just not in most of their personalities, judging by what they write and the things they do. (Granted, that's IMHO.)
My prediction: This poli