Switched Asks, 'What Is a Blog?'
As bloggers, we were heartened to know that most of the people we asked in Times Square actually did know what a blog is. One man was quite fervently opposed to blogs, saying that he had never sought one out himself. (But we're willing to bet he's read one -- and now he's even being featured on one. Bam!) We'll just pretend that all of the negative comments about blogs were directed at those Blogger and Wordpress folk who prattle on about their daily meanderings, children and dreams. We, of course, are of a higher order. We are professionals.
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsAllNel.comMay 26th 2010 2:53PM
I have a blogger and wordpress blog and i do not use it to rant to try to sound smart. Its all just for fun
jamieJun 1st 2010 12:50PM
it was a joke...
waagtodJun 1st 2010 1:40PM
A blog is collection of lies , half truths and fantasies fervently believed by the writer.
tMay 27th 2010 9:58AM
Huh? Okay, whatever then.
ldiva985May 27th 2010 1:47PM
I think what wasn't in this video was disappointing. My country is a trip sometimes.
sparkybrown7877May 28th 2010 2:55PM
Huh???? a blog is something you put on your stove?????????? lmao, too funny, lol lol lol
MikeJun 1st 2010 12:33PM
No Sparky, a blog is the lead character of a scary movie from back in the 60's or 70's.
rharris001May 28th 2010 4:10PM
I blog (weblog) is a diary or archive of things that YOU want to talk about. YOU are in control because it is YOUR weblog or diary.
Many think that YOUR blog is something that they and others have control over. Yes, others may post to your blog - if you permit it - but YOU are the one who is ultimately in control over it. It is YOURS.
If other persons do not like your content. Stuff ! It is NOT their blog.
That is the real idea behind a blog.
kg.kunleMay 28th 2010 8:51PM
i love all about the site
raulzekeMay 28th 2010 11:45PM
I'd bet that guy at 1:05 has a blog
raulzekeMay 28th 2010 11:49PM
If Gary Coleman was here (RIP), he would have said: "Whatchoo' talkin' about? Ask Willis!" LOL
Gary ColemanMay 28th 2010 11:49PM
Watchoo' talking about??? Ask Willis!!
CapwhanMay 29th 2010 12:18AM
Who cares?
EMANUELMay 29th 2010 11:32AM
What is a blog?
A blog is a medium of communication where you can post your thoughts and ideas regardless of what others think or say. It is where you can write new ideas or react and object to situations or commentaries coming from the news media.
maxiesmom067Jun 1st 2010 8:01AM
Unless, of course, that blog is run by AOL and their "civilogue" police. They have taken articles that would have generated lively exchange by hundreds, if not thousands of responders and turned them into polite little exchanges of utter nonsense between a select FEW. Way to ruin a good thing AOL (your pc is showing!)
RMay 29th 2010 8:30PM
A blog is also the last web page anyone will ever want to read if it contains any serious subjects. It fit mirrors the entertainment industry, you'll probably get page views for mentioning someone famous and posting something like, "Yeah...[Insert Artist Here] is cool!!"
adeleMay 29th 2010 8:34PM
How does one start a blog? And, how do people find it and read it?
Alvin PritchettJun 1st 2010 8:28AM
I have a Blog that might be considered obscure by some. I simply post writings, stories, essays in hopes of getting some positive feedback. I never post anything political religious are any attract on anyone. Just simple writing.
Blogstream.com
Glassman96Jun 1st 2010 4:41PM
You can go to wordpress.com and create a blog for free. If you go to wordpress.org then you have to get a hosting service. Here's my blog. - itrustgodonly.com
RIPMay 29th 2010 9:49PM
It vote to make it an acronym (preferably something mordant). I'm sure many people can do better, but here's my feeble offering:
WEBLOG:
World Enduring Blathering Lunatics Opining Gratuitously