Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Blogamarole

Guess I'm going to do it. But first I have to muse on it. Is blogging writing? Real, legit writing? Just because you have internet access? 

The predominant issue I meet is the popularity contest inherent in the blog world and its representation to the outside world. I have a really good friend who, even in our 'tween years, would discuss politics, religion, and other hot topics. Instead of posing a thoughtful argument, she would always seemingly "win" by means of expelling the carbon dioxide. I mean, she would get so wrapped up in what she was thinking and promptly saying (without much internal edit) that her volume and urgent cadence would completely shut out her opponent. 

She's in law school now.

I mean to say editing is good and expelling hot air is not. If opinions are like-- well you know the old saying--then isn't the blog world just a gigantic porcelain bowl of...?

Now I am going to link myself  to someone 4 months blog-older than me on the subject. Here you go.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

CORRECTION: "win by expelling the MOST carbon dioxide"

Geez, see I shouldn't even be allowed to blog about writing because I didn't edit my own post! Imagine what others must publish without a second glance!