A blog recently attacked Bikernet, accusing us of stealing content and not having the audience this blog has. We never steal content or even search for content. Most news content is supplied by our readers or folks in the industry. We always give the source credit unless they choose to be anonymous. But first and foremost, we don't demand exclusivity.
Bandit is a cheap bastard when it comes to trophies. He made this Editor's Choice Trophy with a 5-Ball.
Regarding audience size. That's a strange topic, and over the years, we have seen dubious statistics. Right now, we are using Google Analytics and Stat Counter for our numbers. We don't pay for numbers, rankings, or e-mail lists. We just do our thing and hope our loyal readers enjoy it.That's as far as we are willing to go. So, we don't profess to be the biggest or the baddest, although we are on an upswing. We do spend money on content, plus work with some very talented writers, illustrators, and photographers in the industry.
We have made a point to support talented editors, and writers who were laid off during the tough times. That's the Code of the West, right? Brothers and sisters supporting others in the industry we love. Watch for more regarding this in the Thursday News plus our readership numbers for August.
Ride Forever, —Bandit
