Blogging is not something I consider enjoyable. I didn't even have a blog until I took this class. I do, however, enjoy reading blogs depending on the topic. My favorite blogs are the how to blogs and usually pertain to something I already enjoy like throwing parties or making crafts. One reason I enjoy Pinterest is because it gives a simple picture that you click on, if you want, which then usually takes you to the blog that is talking about that picture. It makes it easy to find blogs I may never have came across otherwise. I do believe blogging has an impact on our society and I believe it could be a negative or positive impact. Just like the article said, rumors can spread rapidly. False information may get into the wrong hands and could end very badly for an innocent person or even group. People who are cruel will find any way to be cruel including blogs. Blogging can also act as a way of communication through a troubling time. My friend created a blog when she was diagnosed with cancer as a way to inform everyone that is interested in what is going on with her without having to repeat herself. In that way I think it makes a positive impact, at least for the person who is writing the blog and the people closest to that blogger because it allows the person to feel like their story is being told and heard. The positive feedback they may get could result in a more optimistic attitude. I do think blogging will increase as time goes by. Even though there are a ton of blogs on the Internet, people are still new to this idea of sharing. So many people feel they have the right to be heard and will turn to blogging to do just that. I don't think giving the power to publish to everyone is necessarily a bad thing. People will just need to understand that credibility can be an issue with blogging and they may need to do some research themselves to determine whether the information was true or not. Blogging should not create problems although it has and probably will again. Some just take things way too seriously or are too lazy to check and see if the blog is factual. I do not think blogs should be a credible source for reporters to use and they should stick with the two extra sources before posting a story.
I am adding the link to my friend's blog that is currently learning more about her cancer. She just found out a couple weeks ago so she could use any positive feedback anyone is willing to give.
girlmomma.blogspot.com and her blog is called Ain't Nobody Got Time For This
