Are blogs really destined to replace the mainstream media, as clammyc's recommended diary today argues? Personally, I shy away from this idea. As a former newspaper and magazine journalist, I know how training, a large investment of time, and the constant cultivation of sources blend together in journalism. Thus, although the nature of the news analysis on blogs is often really great, I can't imagine armies of unpaid volunteers blogging from their own living rooms being able to replicate the level of thoroughness that you see in really good journalistic investigation.
On the other hand, I realize that my opinion may not be shared by the majority here at DailyKos; and I've been wanting to offer this poll to the community for a long time. Are there many people who rely on blogs for their news?