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By: annwill

annwill — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:22:53 +0000

I learned a bit more about RSS after reading your blog post. After taking a look at http://www.faganfinder.com it appears that RSS is not really complicated. This site also indicates that the acronym can have a variation on the names. To name a few according to this site, there is “Really Simple Syndication, Rich Site Summary, RDF Site Summary, or a variation on one of those.” While there are different versions, most RSS feeds have no problem from one version to another. One particular point to note is that there is a similar and improved format quite like RSS called Atom. There are advantages and disadvantages to using Atom, but the major difference is that for Atom, “it is also able to carry more complex information, and it is consistent across the syndication, storage, and editing of information.” This site notes that most everything applicable to RSS on their web pages are applicable also to Atom, but notes that to learn more about what is specific to Atom go to http://www.atomenabled.org.

By: todsouth

todsouth — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:24:50 +0000

I think RSS is a great tool. I normally go to specific websites everyday to see if there has been anything updated. If only they used RSS, I would have to go through my normal procedure everyday!
It is helpful at work. As I stated in my Blog, our department uses RSS for the various information that is updated from time to time. We also Podcast various meetings so everyone can see who is saying what. It really makes it hard to deny things when there are many people who are listening to what is being said!
I still believe that the use of RSS is highly under used. I know I would use it more if the sites I visited had RSS as an option. Maybe shortly people will catch on.

By: krworks

krworks — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:41:49 +0000

On the one hand, I think RSS feed is a great way to publicize a website or a blog that might not necessarily otherwise get a lot of hits (such as a small business, or in my case, an art gallery that wants to publish pictures of works in upcoming shows). However, if someone just uses a blog for fun, for general information, or for class purposes, then I think it can be kind of creepy that just anyone can subscribe to be updated on everything we post. It’s weird to think that as technology progresses, so does our access to other strangers.

By: mdholden

mdholden — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:40:48 +0000

This is a great description of RSS. I just started noticing the RSS Feed options on a lot of the websites I visit. I ignore the option because I figured it was some little techy perk that I really didn’t need. Needless to say that it is very helpful and a good way to soak in some info quickly! I requested the RSS Feed on the blogs for our class so that whenever one of you writes a new blog I get notification and can comment on it. I appreciate the time you took to explain!

-Dawn