These are the differences I see between simple hyperliked list of relevant websites and the blinklist page all of which relate to the metadata provided by he users.
1. The number of blinks tells me how many times that item has been visited via the blinklist which clues me to it's popularity.
2. I can possibly gain information about who created the list and their credibility or qualifications.
3. There is a summary of the article/link which I can read to determine it's relevance.
4. I can see if any of my fellow students have "blinked" and if I like link to their blinklist pages if they have them.
5. I can take advantage of or participate in the voting system to rate a link/resource.
There are obvious advantages to this medium which allows the users of the information to add value for the benefit of future users.
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