I can understand why people want to appropriate the word and concept of curation--it's an attempt to elevate what they're doing. I can also understand why people relish labeling this reblog culture a sham and facile. Should we take it seriously? Maybe. However, exquisite taste in jpgs and animated gifs isn't going to get you invited to present a keynote at AAMC.
On You Are Not a Curator, You Are Actually Just a Filthy Blogger
I can understand why people want to appropriate the word and concept of curation--it's an attempt to elevate what they're doing. I can also understand why people relish labeling this reblog culture a sham and facile. Should we take it seriously? Maybe. However, exquisite taste in jpgs and animated gifs isn't going to get you invited to present a keynote at AAMC.