7 reasons why I DO blog
Filed Under (Random Note) by Nic on 14-01-2008
Tagged Under : Blogging, frustration, response post, SA Blogosphere
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I just read Sessa’s post and thought that I should compile my own response to his disdain for blogging. Here goes:
1. I am a writer by nature and blogging is my outlet.
2. Blogging has put me in touch with brilliant people and I am hoping there are still more.
3. I love to engage in debate and get people riled up.
4. I am earning enough money from blogging to warrant my blogs continuation.
5. Blogging got me to where I am today so I am loyal to the practice.
6. Reading blogs is one thing, I like to comment on blogs and people’s opinions.
7. Many of the most popular blogs in SA are hogswash and I think that is about to change.
Stefano makes some great points and I think his seventh point is particularly interesting. However I maintain that blogging is not for everyone and is an extremely personal choice that one needs to make.
For me it has become a lifestyle, sometimes it’s more tough than others but on the whole I can’t not blog.
hehehe, nice one bro. I agree, it’s not for everyone. Although, I still maintain that if you are looking to build out your ‘digital cv’ a solid, good blog is helpful. Problem is when it’s a crappy blog, it’s more damaging
100% Correct! Blogging can be dangerous if you are not aware of what you say and what it could do to your rep!
I’m loving this post compared to sessa’s
Agree that blogs can do damage if placed in the wrong hands, however a business with a blog connects better than one without.
And then, blogging promotes freedom of expression and ultimately world peace - someday when I’ve got time I’ll unpack why I think that a bit better.
Hey Nic, glad someone put down the other side of the story. Totally agree - personal choice, not for everyone.
I just couldn’t resist taking a stab at the funny side of this argument - http://out-think.blogspot.com/2008/01/7-reasons-why-you-should-want-to-blog.html
So now my site is hogwash? Thanks a span bru!
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Ah Robert, ever the self-centric one arent we? hahahaha, Alas as much as I love and read your blog… It’s not up there with Keo and the like so I wasn’t referring to you!!
Phew!