Comments on: Is the writing on the wall for blogging here?

By: Juned

Juned — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:44:02 +0000

I think micro blogging and social networks are – like all social media including blogging – in themselves a source of information and knowledge that more than complimenting blogging – it has a life and community of its own. And I think it has proven this.

Microblogging and Social network do not merely function as Town Criers or Drum Beaters. It is a source on its own.

By: arpee lazaro

arpee lazaro — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:16:01 +0000

i think a valuation system for blogs will soon emerge. gone with copy-paste format and in with the value-added blog. the most popular blogs are not always the best written, but they sure are doing something right that keeps traffic at a maximum. a valuation system for blogs that will “legitimize” bloggers and earn the respect by their trimedia peers will soon be in place. it is inevitable. blogging is evolving and it is evolving fast. i can only imagine the possibilities. because blogs go where trimedia can’t, there is no better time to be a blogger than now.

By: lagalog

lagalog — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:15:14 +0000

Juned, since you touched on the Bible, I would orient my comment regarding your topic toward that context. The Holy Book also said that false information will be spread more quickly and to more people during the end times. The internet has made this possible and blogging is right up in that alley, so to speak. It is no secret that some bloggers just pick up information without checking and post them. Others would pick up the info and pass them as truth.

Getting back to what you said, I think blogging will not go away entirely. I liken it to a fad where a lot of people will feel like trying it now but admittedly, it takes a lot of commitment to continue doing it years down the road. People who just get into it because of the freebies, events and advertising income will not be there for the long haul. Bloggers who become mouthpieces of companies/entities will be exposed for what they are. In the end, the credible and dedicated ones will remain.

By: LetsGoSago.net

LetsGoSago.net — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:05:43 +0000

I agree with you and Aileen that blogging will not be extinct because it will continue to serve a large segment of online readers.

On the other hand, I view microblogs and social networks rather as complementary to blogging than competition.

By: iggy

iggy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:30:36 +0000

Blogs is where you can really express yourself..microblogs for me is a quick place to put a quick thought or reaction but eventually when it comes to blogging, it take a whole lot of patience and motivation to keep doing it..so I agree only the strong survive..

By: Aileen Apolo - de Jesus

Aileen Apolo - de Jesus — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:47:36 +0000

I don’t think blogging will die because there will always be a need for content. Micro-blogs and social networking sites serve as venues for sharing and one of the things that people share are blog posts. I agree, only the fittest (or the really interested) will survive.

By: The Photoblogger

The Photoblogger — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:42:44 +0000

This is better this way so that real bloggers can be distinguished from those who are just blogging for the sake of getting into events and the like.

Great insights! I love the analogy of the writing on the wall.