This is a tough question as I can see both how RSS aggregators can both mitigate and aggravate the problem of information overload. It can be a mitigating factor as it prevents the user from having to regularly check websites for updates. An aggregator has the ability to check for new content at specified times and retrieve the update. However, on the other hand there are users that tend to oversubscribe leading to information overload. In cases such as these you may want to utilize on of the many tools available to help reduce the overload. I have described a few below:
- Aiderss - Filters website to give you the best content possible
- BlogRovr - for quick summaries of your blog
- Google Reader - Use Google reader to view titles only, making skimming easier
No comments:
Post a Comment