Blood

I guess I am not really up on the technical world when it comes to the internet. I have never taken the time to truly discover and submerge myself into the online world. I have had some preconceived notions about blogging. Previously, I guess you could say I was a little ignorant because I judged without actually knowing. I have never really thought there was an actual point to blogging besides having a place to put your thoughts and hoping that you would be interesting enough for someone to read. Maybe I never tried because I'm afraid what I'd have to say wouldn't be worth a reader's while. Up until my classes this semester, I never had any specific experiences or encounters with the blogging world.

However, after reading what Rebecca Blood had to say, I can clearly see how blogging can change the way people interact. There is always this ongoing debate about whether or not technology and the media change the way we are able to communicate with others. I agree with Blood when she says that with the increasing amount of information we are bombarded with each day, we forget that we also need time to self reflect and find ways of self-expression. We need to find a balance between the harsh censorship laws that are occurring in all of our media streams and knowing how much information readers want you to disclose.

I think similar to a diary, blogging can allow a person to express how they feel at a particular point in time. It allows for people with similar interests to come together and form common bonds. Like Blood stated, blogs can change the character of a writer and a reader. When you write something, you have the ability to make a reader experience and feel whatever you want them to. You can change attitudes, beliefs, and the simple mood of a reader by the words you place within the blog. I think this makes for an interesting concept.

Rebecca Blood believes that blogging can be an antidote to our media infested lives. I think this form of expression can in fact cure our gossip boggled minds.