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Interesting article. Being in the business of comedy, I think the Internet helps a lot of fledgling comedians get exposure in a way that they couldn't (or wouldn't) without it.

For example, it's easy for a comedian to tape a set , post it on-line and e-mail it to a booker for whom he wants to work. The old alternatives were either for the comedian to be in the right place at the right time, or record and send a tape/DVD to the booker. Furthermore, for comedians that perform at corporate events, it allows them to quickly be seen by a potential buyer.

Frankly, I think shows like Last Comic Standing really work against comedians more than internet over-exposure because it serves to catapault mostly underqualified comedians  into the national spotlight before they're ready, which really does a disservice to the comedians that have paid their dues and really learned what works, what doesn't and what comedy is all about.

Still, it will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

I see a lot of industries crying foul, when in all reality they were a phase. For instance at one time horses were the major mode of transportation, now cars are, and eventually those will be phased out.

There are a number of conlflicting ideas with this article. 1. The newspaper has dug its own grave with its biased approach to news.

2. I see the internet as an opportunity to be seen, where in the past that didn't exist on such a wide stage. Disregard other's opinions and keep striving for growth.