Blogging Article Assignment

* What is blogging, according to the article?

Blogging is described as a past time, a livelihood, and even sometimes, an obsession.

* How many blogs has the blog-tracking company, Technorati, counted?

Technorati has counted 2.5 million blogs on the internet.

* What percentage of online users uses blogs, according to Jupiter Research?

Only about four percent of online users read or use blogs.

* What reason does Richard Wiggins give for writing blogs?

He says that he is just getting something off of his chest and does not really view his frequent blogging as a problem.

* How does Scott Lederer justify the time he spends blogging?

He says that he feels that he's participating in something important because him along with other members are all working together.

* What does Jeff Jarvis mean by "the obligation to blog"?

He means that it is not an addiction but rather an obligation to keep in contact with the people reading his blog because he feels as if it involves him into a conversation.

* According to Barbara Quint, what is it about blogging that makes it more attractive than cash?

Because it gives an ideal of immortality for the writer, making them feel that their posts are timeless and will live on forever on the internet.

* What are some of the pitfalls to frequent blogging?* Do you think constant blogging indicates signs of an unhealthy obsession or a harmless, spirited pastime? Why?

Pitfalls of blogging can include constant checking or posting in any situation at any time. It can lead to being on the computer constantly and stopping interactions with others. I think this is along the lines of a workaholic in a sense that it's not an addiction, but people cannot stop themselves. Blogging frequently if you have amazing ideas that you have to get out is one thing, however blogging about live as you live it leans more towards the unhealthy side.

* What makes another person's blog worth reading?

If they share the same ideas as you, like the same music, are creative, or have something interesting to say. If they post weekly, monthly or randomly can contribute at times.

* By what "rules" do you think fellow bloggers should abide, and why?

I think there should be no rules. A blog is essentially a diary, just on the web, so you should be able to express yourself to your highest ability, as long as not promoting an illegal activity of course. I think moderation is important and you should know your boundaries, but that's a personal choice. As a community, however, no rules should be set.