The end of blogging?

It might happen if the Associated Press has its way. They want to begin charging blogs that quote directly from them. We aren't talking long, direct copies mind you, the charges start at 5 words. Each little clip I use on this blog would cost me $50 - $100 to re-print. What ever happened to Free Use you might ask? Well Michelle Malkin has the answer. To quote her article, Mainstream Media (MSM) is the disease, mockery is the cure. Michelle totals up the reverse charges for every time the AP has quoted her blog. This will be a fun battle to watch. It is certainly the Goliath of the News World against every little David on the block.