Bloglines, my favorite web-based news aggregator, has done a major remodel, resulting in a more attractive and more functional interface. There are several new features that I'm just starting to explore. I'd say the most important one is the ability for subscribers to create a quick and easy "blog."
Here's a sample Bloglines blog that I'm trying out to "clip" the many good news items out there that I don't have the time or inclination to comment on in LawLibTech. While I could easily do this in Movable Type, the software I use for LawLibTech, having this feature incorporated into the tool I use for reading RSS feeds makes it even easier to handle. Let me know if you think this is useful.
A number of people have expressed concern about the Blogline's longevity considering the lack of any perceivable profit model. If you're interested in how Blogline's ultimately plans on making money take a look at Bloglines Bows Redesign, Ad Model as RSS Heats Up. The long and short of it is that they expect to introduce an "advertising-based revenue model." I hope they also offer a pay service for those that don't want any ads cluttering the screen.
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