Denton’s Valleywag to launch
P.J. Corkery scoops the name of Nick’s new Silicon Valley gossip blog.
Scoop: New York has Gawker Ö Washington has Wonkette Ö L.A. has Defamer . … These are Web sites run by Nick Denton, the William Randolph Hearst of the blog world. Each is cheeky and wildly successful. So whereís ours? Itís coming next week when Denton launches a $ilicon Valley-centered gossip-log to be called ìValleywag.î Top tale-wagger will be brainy Nicholas Douglas, direct from Grove City [PA] College. Ö The Google-eyed Douglas is already digging up some Sand Hill Road dirt for his first posts. Ö
Click here to confirm the site. Yet another reason to read The Examiner instead of something more respectable.