Thursday, August 27, 2009
Blogging Taking Over
Everyday more and more people are becoming a part of these so called "social networks", whether it be to update others about their lives, or to just share ideas and thoughts on a specific topic. According to the article "Introduction to Blogging", a""Blog" is an abbreviated version of "weblog," which is a term used to describe web sites that maintain an ongoing chronicle of information".
For some people, blogging has become a way of life. In the article "For Some, Blogging Never Stops" by Katie Hafner, Richard Wiggins, can't go a day without sharing his thoughts or feelings about life. "I'm just getting something off my chest," But why is this?, What are people really getting out of making their lives public for the rest of the world to see?. For some, its become more of an obsession than anything else. The article states "Such bloggers often feel compelled to write several times daily and feel anxious if they don't keep up" (Hafner) Due to the quickly growing blogging sites and the easy access, people all over are spending more time on the computer, while at the same time neglecting their families and friends. ""It seems as if his laptop is glued to his legs 24/7,"" Ms. Matthews said. (Hafner)
As the popularity of blogging grows, so do the endless possibilities of what may come about next in the blogosphere.Technology is ever changing and the way we communicate and share thoughts and ideas is evolving at a rapid pace.
