Tip'd: A Repeat Of Digg?

Tip'd was went online this week. For those who are not familiar with this site, it was put together by one of the heavy hitters on Digg, msaleem. He, along with a couple of anonymous business people, started a Digglike site to focus upon business articles. This seems like a viable model and one that I hope to see work.

There are a couple of problems with Digg. The most obvious is that facist attitude they took in banning many people. Many feel they were unfairly prosecuted when they did nothing against the TOS. Also, the fact that most of the heavy hitters were left untouched when there is evidence they engaged in behavior that got others banned show preferential treatment. Many posts on this site and others reflects people's anger at this.

The second area is the liberal slant on Digg. Some feel they were banned because of comments they put up in defense of moderate or conservative ideas. One look at the front page will instantly tell you how the site leans. At any given time the front page is filled with anti McCain articles. Of course, there is not a single anti Obama one in site.

That is Digg. The point of this article is that Tip'd is offering a different beginning. Or is it? Msaleem, in an effort to get the site moving, tapped into many of his Digg friends. Will we see a repeat of Digg. I certainly hope not. But, these people cannot stop going to the sites that slant to the left. Sadly, they think it is business news.

The example that prompted this post was an attack on "Joe The Plumber". The left wing media is loving the game of uncovering dirt on this guy while discrediting him any way they can. That is what they do. However, for people to post this on Tip'd as business news is a repeat of Digg. I only hope that it does not go down the path. Unfortunately, since most are Digg retreads, this is not likely. The only hope is that the moderators stop this behavior off before it starts.

Stay tuned to see which route they take.

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