the Unexpressed Advantage

I've been thinking lately on the blog phenomenon, and how so many people these days have blogs. I'm going to dedicate the next couple/few posts to that topic. Interesting questions come to mind, such as: Should I have a blog? Why should I have a blog? How do I get/make a blog? Should I expect people to read my blog? Should people read my blog? And so on. Anyway I hope this is a helpful topic of discussion, because I really think that blogging is becoming a significant aspect of interpersonal communication and media content / delivery. I think I'm going to start out with some list type entries, and then move on to the essay stuff. That will help get some content coming and give me time to read a little on the subject.

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Now, with that out of the way, let's get this off to a proper start.

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The Top 10 Reasons that YOU Should Start a Blog

1. You find yourself journaling frequently, and often are amused and/or interested in the things that you're journaling about
2. You really enjoy writing
3. You feel that you have interesting and provocative ideas to share with the world (or at least your freinds
4. You think you have something to talk about
5. There are a lot of people in your life, and you'd like to provide them with a consistent update about you without having to send out frequent "mass email" updates
6. You have a secret crush on somebody, and you figure if you start a blog you can secretly communicate with them once they learn about your blog, eventually resulting in them asking you out
7. You have an unusual amount of free time
8. You've read other people's blogs. You can do better
9. You know who Wil Wheaton is and he inspires you
10. Simple narcissism

There you go, more to come (I hope). Until then enjoy the new picture up top. – dan.