Sarah pointed out a simple, succinct explanation. Personally, I think blogging is a simpler way to put down daily thoughts than keeping a journal. When I find something on the web I feel compelled to write about, I can easily link to that item rather than having to explain it all in my own post.
Is that just being lazy? I don’t view it that way. I see it as giving credit where credit is due. When I write something inspired by others, I can’t simply take credit for the idea. Of course, there’s really not too many things that haven’t been said in some way or another. Right now, I’m trying to locate Ralph Peters to ask his permission to post a chapter from one of his books on my reference page. I could plagarize, or post it with attribution, but it still just isn’t right.
So, I blog as a means to get my writing skills in order. I also do it to vent. I’ve had a commenter tell me I’m a moron. That’s okay, too. I told him, “Thanks for playing!”
Boy did this become blather!
me too. i had been hosting a portal page for my friends and me for a very long time. i switched to blogging when i realized that there was a community of people who i could invite into my living room for intellegent conversation every day.
i am also pleased with the improvement in my mechanics of writing. while i don’t have better ideas, i do get them out more easily than earlier.
like practicing bunker shots, after a while you’re pretty good.
Comment by rammer — March 22, 2004 @ 3:36 am
of course i misspelled intelligent in that little missive. (well at least i noticed.)
Comment by rammer — March 22, 2004 @ 3:44 am
Well, as far as bunker shots go, sometimes they be good, and other times they don’t be good. Haven’t completely figured that one out!
Comment by Bunker — March 22, 2004 @ 5:24 am