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I had a provocative conversation with a friend at work today concerning blogging. She was very dismissive of the medium, seeing it as little more than shallow statements made (by implication) by shallow people.
Well, one can't deny that some blog entries – including some of my own – are far from bottomless pits of wisdom, but that really isn't the point of a blog. Even the least articulate entry is an attempt to communicate – putting out a little part of yourself into a public arena. The reaction may be positive, negative or indifferent. Unlike keeping your own counsel or that of close associates, it involves a certain degree of trust and a willingness to push into an unknown and potentially risky area. Much like other forms of public communication.
I see nothing wrong with this as an end in itself.
Yayy! Couldn't agree more with you about blogging. It's an extension of self is the way I see it. It doesn't matter what reaction you have to your blog, you do it for yourself, not for others.
The problem with blogging is that you can't take it back–It becomes a permanent record out there in Cyberspace, and many employers nowadays evaluate prospective hires by what they are doing & saying in their blogs.
Thanks for your comments, guys. Yes, the permanency of cyberspace records is definitely something to consider. For that reason, I edit myself before writing here – if (and I don't really feel inclined to do so anyway) I wanted to say something truly offensive, that would go in a private journal! 🙂
Blogging for me is just another conversation. I aim at behaving in a manner so that I can look at myself in the mirror without being ashamed of myself. Anyone, including future employers and business partners, are welcome to read along.Shallow statements from shallow people? Maybe. As is the case with most conversations.
Blogging is communication admitadly with peoiple you dont know or cnnot see but at least we are communicating.In past times many people kept a diary and lets face it a blog is just an electronic diary of your thoughts as days go by.
I totally agree with you.And would say that I find in many people's blog more creativity than I could find in most of the people that surround me in my everyday life.