Blog Defined
Samuel Bosch Staff Reporter
Issue date: 10/20/05 Section: News
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You might have heard of a Blog, but are you aware of the word's formal introduction to the English language? It is currently in the dictionary, look it up.
Weblogs appear often on the news these days. However, there is a good chance you may not have seen a blog.
There are now millions of blogs posted on the internet. They are so simple to create, maintain, and update; that is the reason for so many entries.
Basically, a blog is a lot like an online diary or journal. It is an unregulated and uncensored medium of expression that allows a person to reach anyone who is willing to read their blog.
An author can talk about anything and everything. Blog entries generally are stories or bits of information that are interesting to the author.
Bloggers commonly have a link to another website of interest to the author, on his web log.
Most blog pages have the postings listed in a reverse-chronological order on a main page. The old articles are archived, but the main page is the most recent and usually the most important blogs on the site.
People have been blogging for many reasons. Even celebrities have gotten into it. It provides these people an opportunity to express their inner thoughts and share their opinions.
Anyone who has access to the internet also has access to these blogs. So anything posted is not intended to be personal.
Celebrities are commonly chased and hounded by paparazzi, and exploited by gossip columnists who make every aspect of their lives on display for the public.
When a celebrity is blogging, it gives them a voice of their own for their fans. They are directly connected to their fan base, so setting the record straight if a tabloid thrashes them is at their control.
"Personally, I wouldn't post my inner most thoughts," said Justin Balogh, freshman, Milford. "I think in a way these people are just looking for attention."
Though they may provide insightful opinions and quirky thoughts, don't consider them a news source or credible information.
Remember that these blogs reflect someone's private thoughts and opinions.The internet is too vast to be monitored so there is a lot of nonsense posted on these blogs. If you are interested in blogging, realize that your blog is a reflection of yourself.
"Just watch what you say," said Balogh.
Blogs are growing in popularity; millions of people are blogging on the internet on a daily basis. Check it out for yourself, you might get hooked.
Weblogs appear often on the news these days. However, there is a good chance you may not have seen a blog.
There are now millions of blogs posted on the internet. They are so simple to create, maintain, and update; that is the reason for so many entries.
Basically, a blog is a lot like an online diary or journal. It is an unregulated and uncensored medium of expression that allows a person to reach anyone who is willing to read their blog.
An author can talk about anything and everything. Blog entries generally are stories or bits of information that are interesting to the author.
Bloggers commonly have a link to another website of interest to the author, on his web log.
Most blog pages have the postings listed in a reverse-chronological order on a main page. The old articles are archived, but the main page is the most recent and usually the most important blogs on the site.
People have been blogging for many reasons. Even celebrities have gotten into it. It provides these people an opportunity to express their inner thoughts and share their opinions.
Anyone who has access to the internet also has access to these blogs. So anything posted is not intended to be personal.
Celebrities are commonly chased and hounded by paparazzi, and exploited by gossip columnists who make every aspect of their lives on display for the public.
When a celebrity is blogging, it gives them a voice of their own for their fans. They are directly connected to their fan base, so setting the record straight if a tabloid thrashes them is at their control.
"Personally, I wouldn't post my inner most thoughts," said Justin Balogh, freshman, Milford. "I think in a way these people are just looking for attention."
Though they may provide insightful opinions and quirky thoughts, don't consider them a news source or credible information.
Remember that these blogs reflect someone's private thoughts and opinions.The internet is too vast to be monitored so there is a lot of nonsense posted on these blogs. If you are interested in blogging, realize that your blog is a reflection of yourself.
"Just watch what you say," said Balogh.
Blogs are growing in popularity; millions of people are blogging on the internet on a daily basis. Check it out for yourself, you might get hooked.