• SEO Scoop , Tuesday, October 16, 2007 2:15 PM

So much of the search industry is fueled by dialogue at trade shows and conferences, in-house discussions, and of course -- the ever-changing blogosphere. From breaking news and tech developments, to new tactics, tips and tricks, search runs on a knowledge-based economy that's ultimately benefited by the constant free-flow of information.

But what if pros like Danny Sullivan and John Battelle decided to stop moderating and developing conferences? What if bloggers like the team from SEOmoz, Oneupweb and TopRank Marketing, or even individuals stopped sharing their thoughts openly?

SEO Scoop's DazzlinDonna (also known as Donna Fontenot) asks that question in her post -- and while she doesn't come up with any definitive answers, it's great food for thought.

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