One thing I've never understood: How do people have the time or the motivation to write blog posts as often as some do? I'm not even talking about sites like engadget or blogs with a staff. I'm talking about the "mommy-bloggers" and self-proclaimed political experts that blog daily. For some it seems a pretty time-consuming pastime. It also makes me feel woefully incompetent, 'cause I can't even remember when or what about I posted last. I think I suck at blogging. But that's not the point right now.
Some people have managed to dupe the right folks into thinking they're worth some money and make a living from blogging. It makes sense, as where people are interested on the internet, there's a way to make money. But seriously, what kind of job satisfaction can that give, when hardly anyone actually cares if you write or not, thanks to all the people that would jump to replace you?
And for all those who just blog to tell the world how great their kid is: No one cares. If I wanted to know what it's like to have a child, I'd ask my parents or the people I know with kids. If anyone does care about your kid, their opinion's not worth it anyway. Seriously, quit wasting your time blogging and take care of your kid.
And all the politics bloggers out there, with the exception of a select few, are trash. They're either stoic right-wingers with no clue, or they're sheep of left-wingers with no clue. Their blindness to the opposite side is the biggest common factor between them.
While my blogging is hardly worthwhile, I won't lie or disillusion myself about why I do it. I write here because I like the idea of being heard by other people. I like imagining they think I'm smart or insightful, because that is how I see myself. Finally, the relative anonymity appeals to me.
And seriously, I am pretty smart and insightful. Period.
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