Why are blogs so popular?
We all want to be unique. But at the same time we all want to be connected to each other. I think these are the two underlying principles why blogs are so popular. The first one makes us express our eccentricities, our quirks without hesitation. The second makes us rejoice when we meet other people who share those very qualities that we thought set us apart from the rest in the first place. That inexplicable need to be different causes us to find a medium to express our individuality. The equally inexplicable need to be connected to other people causes us to find others who share our interests, or in a deeper level, people with similar values. And blogging provides the perfect opportunity for us to satisfy both needs....Continue reading here.
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posted by: jennjr (reply)
post date: 06.14.05 (7:21 am)
You know, I'm glad you didn't repost. I think you hit the nail right on the head.
posted by: almsthvn (reply)
post date: 06.14.05 (7:21 am)
Happy Blog Day to you!
posted by: theseeker (reply)
post date: 06.14.05 (8:07 am)
Reply to: jennjr
I was really tempted :) Thanks!
posted by: theseeker (reply)
post date: 06.14.05 (8:07 am)
Reply to: almsthvn
Same to you alms :)
posted by: Deanna (reply)
post date: 06.14.05 (9:12 am)
I love your writing and it is so very true.
posted by: jennjr (reply)
post date: 06.14.05 (9:29 am)
Reply to: theseeker
:)
posted by: theseeker (reply)
post date: 06.14.05 (10:34 am)
Reply to: Deanna
Thank you my friend.
posted by: Chiana (reply)
post date: 06.17.05 (1:13 pm)
all so true
