Ricochet (website)

Ricochet
Type of site
 Politics, conservatism
Available in English
Founded 2010 (2010)
Founder(s) Rob Long and Peter Robinson (speechwriter)
Website www.ricochet.com

Ricochet was founded as a "politics website intended to resemble Facebook and Twitter".[1] It is a subscription site which has articles posted by contributors and members on which members can comment and discuss the issues raised. The site describes itself as a place for "center-right conversation"[2] and is listed on a Libertarian website as being for "Conservative/National Review Types".[3]

The site was started in May 2010 and founded by Rob Long and Peter Robinson. It was cautiously welcomed as a new and interesting model for a political discussion website.[4][5][6] The site also garnered early praise for the quality of the writing from contributors.[7]

Ricochet serves as a host for conservative podcasts including ones produced by National Review.[8] In 2016 the site grouped its podcasts into the Ricochet Network which can be downloaded on a group feed.[9]

Members pay a fee to post and comment on the website.[6][10]

References

  1. ↑ "Ricochet.com: A 'clever and cunning' new brand of conservatism?". theweek.com. 17 May 2010.
  2. ↑ "About Us - Ricochet". ricochet.com.
  3. ↑ "My Top 10 Libertarian Podcasts". wearelibertarians.com. 4 July 2016.
  4. ↑ Smith, Jordan. "Can Ricochet Make Conservatism Fun Again?". theatlantic.com.
  5. ↑ "Welcome, Ricochet - Commentary Magazine". commentarymagazine.com. 25 May 2010.
  6. 1 2 "Ricochet, A Pay-to-Play Blog - The American Culture". theamericanculture.org. 1 June 2010.
  7. ↑ "Let Us Now Praise Pat Sajak". weeklystandard.com. 3 August 2010.
  8. ↑ "Ricochet - National Review". www.nationalreview.com.
  9. ↑ "You Heard Right: Conservatives Get Their Very Own Podcast Network". wired.com.
  10. ↑ "Membership - Ricochet". ricochet.com.
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