Hey you! Yes, you! I'm talking to you! Not right now, and not on live time but you are reading whatever I type. I'm actually communicating with you without me even being aware which is exciting. Well anyways, to all the people in the blogging world, my name is John. I currently attend College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA and this is my first blog ever.
Now, it's time for business. Is blogging a credible source of information? I don't think that it is a majority of the time due to the fact that anyone can blog and write whatever they please. For most topics, most bloggers aren't even credible on the subject and therefore, can't be trusted 100%. According to the United States Department of Defense website (http://www.defenselink.mil/transformation/articles/2006-06/ta062906b.html), an article posted has reported that blogs may provide credible information. A word that you should focus on in that is MAY. In the article, it is stated that a company is receiving loads of money just for the operation of a project to research blogs in order to find invaluable information to gain an advantage in the war on terrorism. They go on about how blog analysts must look for a haystack for millions of blogs. They have to find credibility in the information they find, looking for those that provide links and concrete details in their posts. I think that blogging can be a credible source, but I believe the numbers would be incredibly low for blogs that have any credible information.
Next, you ask, "How effective is blogging, i.e. are blogs effective at reaching an audience?" I don't think blogging is too effective unless the certain blog is proactive and exciting to read. According to a website on ProBloggers.com, (http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/05/24/10-habits-of-highly-effective-probloggers/) ways that successful bloggers are developed are through a number of things or "habits". I agree with the statement that, "Good bloggers don't just happen." Over time, more successful bloggers, as in those who get the most viewers/readers, realize what people like to read and they learn to draw attention from their work. An example of one of the habits highly effective bloggers have is, is that they are good communicators, and they understand how people learn, read and receive information on the Internet as well as having a "knack of putting across their message in a way that is received well." Another habit of a successful blogger is that they know what information to include because they know they're giving their readers something they need and something new and refreshing rather than old repeated ideas. Blogging, in my eyes and in retrospect, has it's very talented and effective bloggers that reach audiences but the number of refreshing blogs are scarce compared to those of recycled ideas and thoughts.
Another question that has been asked is, "How has blogging influenced journalism?" Blogging has made the Internet even more interactive. With the help of MySpace, Facebook, YouTube and various blogging websites, more and more people are connected with each other. In accordance to http://www.cyberjournalist.net/media/002337.php, Jonathan Dube, MSNBC.com managing producer and publisher of Cyberjournalist.net has been quoted saying that, "[Blogs are] journalism. Raw, unedited, but still journalism." I completely agree with that statement. For a point in the past, not too long ago, writing and reading has become obsolete with the uproar of televisions, movies, and music. But now not only people that stay connected on the World Wide Web can post pictures and videos on YouTube, but now exercise their minds by blogging on intellectual ideas. Journalism has reached another plateau, blogging takes it into a more high-tech atmosphere.
In essence, I am FOR the following statement: Blogging has significantly impacted the print journalism industry. In a world that is rapidly growing in the world of technology, newspapers are becoming more and more obsolete and not only blogs can be available for anybody to read, but also for anyone wanting to put in their two cents.. they can create and maintain a blog of their own!
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The fact that you even KNOW Kylie Minogue not only impresses me, but THRLLS me. Haha :] And then you called her "amazing"...Mister, we are going to get along just fine.
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