Lots of folks in the tech mediasphere are mentioning the tragic death of CNET editor James Kim. We should add our condolences to Kim’s family and friends. #

Check out the tribute stories and multimedia on CNET’s tribute page: James Kim: 1971-2006. #

Newsosaur writes a lengthy post explaining some of the lessons media outlets can learn from this tragic episode – Getting Personal, including this: #

Although there is enormous continuing value to the classic forms of reporting, the mainstream media need to understand that they are competing not only with each other but also with new forms of instantaneous and emotional expression, including self-expression, that have compelling appeal for their readers and viewers. #

One of the first stories I covered in college was the death of a fraternity pledge during what many thought was a hazing incident. In 1986, we didn’t have the resources to provide a space for family and friends to respond to this student’s death. I wonder how we’d do things differently today. If anyone has similar multimedia packages or remembrance pages or experiences covering tragedy on campus in a new media model that have been successful on their college sites, pass them along. #

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