Is it time to take a Tumbl?

I've been blogging for seven years using Blogger. I chose it because it was the most common blogging software available back in 2006, and remains very popular to this day. It's certainly improved over time and I have no major complaints about what it's capable of doing, or how it's helped me bring Dan's Media Digest to you.

However, I've been impressed and intrigued by the rise of Tumblr over the past few years and, last week, began experimenting with a version of this blog using some of Tumblr's most popular (free) templates. And I have to say, it has features and a usability that Blogger seems to lack. Or maybe I'm just bored with Blogger and Tumblr's the greener-looking grass over the bridge?

ARGUMENTELLY: movie-to-TV adaptations

Dirty Dancing: but which one's dirtier?

Apologies for the fortnight's delay, but I did say this Argumentelly would only be semi-recurring.

If you recall, the last instalment asked 'Are television adverts good or bad?'

Rob D Webster argued for their greatness and 27.2% of you agreed with him. I argued the opposite and the majority 72.7% sided with me. So I won! I will crack open a bottle of champagne this afternoon.

This week, there's a new topic up for discussion. 'Are movies adapted into television shows a good idea?' First up, making the case that they're most definitely NOT, is prolific freelance writer Daniel Bettridge:

ARGUMENTELLY: television adverts

Last week's inaugural edition of Argumentelly offered two opposing views on Comic Relief's Red Nose Day telethon. Journalist Iain Hepburn argued against the popular fundraising event, while I argued for it.

The result of the reader vote was clear: 72.5% agreed that Red Nose Day doesn't offer much entertainment nowadays, and only 27.5% of readers think it's still a fantastic evening of television. I concede defeat.

This week's Argumentelly tackles the pro's and con's of television advertising, with Rob D Webster first to put forward his positive thoughts on commercial breaks...

ARGUMENTELLY: Red Nose Day

Welcome to a new recurring feature called ARGUMENTELLY. It's a portmanteau of "argument" and "telly", geddit? The concept is simple: each edition showcases an argument for and against something relating to television. I will invite guest bloggers to write one side of any chosen argument, but the longevity of this feature depends on the level of response and quality of submissions.

Having read each opinion on a topic, you can then vote for the one you most agree with. The results will be made available in an embedded poll, which will close after six days to decide the winner. I also encourage continued debate in the comments area below each article, but please keep it civilised.

So, without further ado, here's journalist Iain Hepburn blowing a big raspberry in the general direction of Comic Relief: