Salon closes its digital doors
After more than 30 years, Salon.com, one of the internet's original hubs for cultural and political criticism, is shutting down.
Salon, a pioneering digital newsroom, is closing its digital doors after 31 years of operation. The site, founded by former San Francisco Examiner arts and features editor David Talbot, was a staple of the early blogging era. Salon's closure is a result of changing business realities in the digital media landscape. The site's statement reads, "The business realities of independent digital journalism have changed profoundly over the years... our publishing model is no longer sustainable."
Despite its impressive accolades, including being named Web Site of the Year by Time and winning numerous Webby Awards, Online Journalism Awards, and GLAAD awards, Salon's decision to cease publication is deeply disappointing to many. The site, known for its politically progressive cultural commentary, helped demonstrate what digital journalism could be and could become.
"Thirty-one years is a remarkable run, but what matters most is what happened during those years: the journalism, the ideas, the voices, the conversations and the community that grew around them," the statement concludes.
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