Keep on Blogging in the Free World

Exploding in popularity over the last decade, blogging has become an internet sensation that has found a rather large niche in the lives of many. Why has blogging become so prevalent their lives? The answer to this question varies between bloggers, for blogs are so versatile. Blogs are what the user makes of them; they may be used to share opinions, thoughts, art, music, news, photos, and more. With all of this variability in mind, blogs may seem difficult to use, yet in reality, blogs can range from a simple series of "tweets" to a much more complex page of information shared over time. The freedoms in blogging should not be taken for granted, nor be abused by a blogger. Unfortunately, blog abuse (or use, in their opinion) does happen. Controversy about blogging arises because some bloggers exercise their First Amendment rights, sharing not-so-friendly opinions or lies about others on their blogs. Because they are so abundant, blogs may become a tool for drama in any social field. When making a public blog, I feel that it is important that the blogger remembers that he/she is exposing his/her posts to the world. With a certain amount of respect and tolerance, I believe that blogs are unparalleled in usefulness to each respective blogger. Personally, I have little or no interest in pursuing a blogging lifestyle, not because I dislike blogging, but because I have no purpose for a blog.