The Cheesman-Goldberg debate is over, and the winner is definitely the audience.

The 600+ attendees got to witness the much-hyped tête-à-tête between Jobster CEO Jason Goldberg and prolific blogger Joel Cheesman.

Even though the Wednesday morning debate had fewer sparks than anticipated, the mood of the audience was giddy as they watched the two men settle into their spots on stage.

Not that Cheesman didn’t ask the tough questions. For one, he pointedly asked Goldberg to define his company. Tags? Vertical search? Video?

Goldberg’s answer clearly explained that his company is aimed for the digital generation, and his broad services simply cover the gamut of what the 17-year-old to 34-year-old generation is seeking.

“It’s clear you learned a lot during your time with the Clinton administration,” snorted Cheesman.

Cheesman was allowed four total questions, one less than he had planned. The remaining three questions were as tame as the first. However, it seems that no matter what the intensity of questions Cheesman asked, Goldberg would have quickly delivered a prepared, quasi-political sound-bite.

Perhaps Neal Bruce, Monster’s vice president of alliances, said it best.

“Job posting on Monster: $400. This debate,” said Neal, pointing broadly toward the two men fidgeting on the stage, “is absolutely priceless.”

Following the debate, Goldberg was asked whether he was happy with how the Q&A session turned out.

“It went well. I wouldn’t have changed anything,” he said.

“I live in the moment,” Goldberg added, then slipped out into the crowd.