Starting a blog is a new experience. I looked a different blogs to get an idea on what a blog is. I have been reading blogs for awhile. I read blogs about the NFL on ESPN all the time. I never really thought about the blogs as blogs, but as news reports. So I have been going to blogs for information and never really realized that I have been doing it.
I really didn't have any problems setting up the blog. The only problem I had is the fear I had in getting started in doing a blog. I hear about political blogs all the time and how they can be ruthless, so starting a blog seemed like something that I really didn't want to do. Also blogging and saying my opinions on the Internet also puts a little fear in me. I am a very private person and I don't like to open up and let people in to my thoughts.
I have been reading a blog on ESPN for sometime now. I read Bill Williamson's blog about AFC west football for as long as I have had Internet access. I love football, so I read as much about football as I can. I also like to read from sources I trust not just any run of the mill writer that might right about football. I want good solid facts backed with a knowledge that comes form someone that knows football.
Like I have said earlier I fear about opening up on a blog. I am opinionated but expressing them online means it is for public consumption and that is a concerns me. Hopefully I have a positive experience with this my first blog.
The thing I believe makes a quality blog is only stating things you can actually back up with facts. Or expressing that the things you are writing are your opinion and should not be taken except as opinion. Many people I have read in the past try to state their opinion as fact. I don't believe this is ethical, but it is done. Also when when have an argument the commit the fallacies of Ad Hominen, Slippery Slope, and Straw man. The people don't use logical arguments in their discussions.
Most blogger use their own voice when speaking, they also tend to keep blogs short and sweet. People don't usually write long blogs. They state their point and move on.
I would really love to write about football, the Bible, the Wheel of Time, and maybe a little about politics.
Hi, Augustine, I'm just testing out my commenting ability, I will be back later.
ReplyDeleteHi, Augie,
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean by being private. That is actually what makes blogging hard for me also. What I hope is that blogging about a book gives us some measure of safety.
I agree that putting your ideas and opinions out for the world to see cab be scary.. I think as long as we are all positive and supportive of one another,this experience will be a positive one.
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting that you thought of blogs as news reports. Now that I think of this, I realized I have done the same thing. I also appreciate that you talked about any fears that are associated with blogs. I believe most people have this fear but never bring it up. I hope you have a great experience with blogs!
ReplyDeleteHi Augustine!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your honesty about writing your blog. Before I had to write this one, I felt that blogging was a self-indulgent activity performed by people who thought everyone really cared about their opinions! Now, since I have read a number of other people's blogs, I realize that there are lots of people out there with something interesting, entertaining, or informative to say, that is worth reading!
I'm like you Augie, most blogs I read are usually for entertainment although I do follow some political blogs just to see what the lefts are saying about the rights and vice versa. I agree with your statement about opinions; once you take a position, you'd better be ready to back it up because you will get attacked in this ruthless and anonymous internet.
ReplyDeleteI am with you and David. I love reading blogs for fun. My husband is really into cars and we read blogs about different things that people do with their cars, especially when there is a problem with ours!
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ReplyDeleteI know how you feel about putting yourself out there when you write on the internet! It really is up for "public consumption"! Hopefully this will be a good experience for you and then maybe you can join the world of "football bloggers" out there!
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I agree, starting a blog can seem a bit intimidating. I had also read some blogs in the past that I thought were more written like articles. I know articles often include opinion but I didn't take that into consideration. It is difficult for private people to put their opinion "out there" but I think blogs are a great way to keep some sort of anonimity. Good luck with your blog.
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