01 - Meet like-minded people — Not to say you couldn't do this without a blog but some of us are shy about talking to strangers in person. With a blog, it's easier. So yes, you might encounter unpleasant people but you also might encounter some of the kindest people in the world.
02 - Reach people from all over the world — Your blog can be read from different parts of the world and you can blog in any language. If you blog in another language, there are translation gadgets/apps/services that allow you to translate any blog in any language. I have only seen a couple of foreign language blogs but I'm sure there are plenty that I don't know about.
03 - Share as much or as little about yourself as you like — There's no rule about what you share on your blog. Sometimes I think people overshare but that's their preference.
Do you have something good to share about blogging?
Jamie (jannghi.blogspot.com): I enjoy the comments.
ReplyDeleteJamie: I also enjoy comments though they are getting fewer.
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I have enjoyed meeting people from all over the world, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteAl Penwasser: That's one of the best thing about the internet - so many people can be reached through it.
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Blogging does give me an outlet for written creativity. Not that I write anything terribly profound or anything. But it does fill a need for me.
ReplyDeleteDebra: Blogging is a good outlet for the things you want to say even if they aren't profound. I think ordinary experiences are quite good to read about.
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I have made some very good friends through blogging. When I started, I had no idea that would happen. It is fun connecting with people from all over.
ReplyDeleteLive and Learn: I also did make some good friends but sadly, most of them quit blogging.
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Getting to know people from all over the world and learning more about their world is a great part of it. Being allowed to write whatever I like, is another one. I cannot imagine not blogging and reading blogs. I might have become a bit more miserly with reading time and comments over time, but I still like to find a new blog and 'getting to know' a new blogger.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte: Same here. I can't imagine not blogging and reading blogs - it's my daily joy.
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One good thing is learning about different parts of the world and reading things that make me think differently.
ReplyDeleteRiver: It's true - sometimes I learn things I didn't even know existed.
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I agree with your first point, and I have been lucky enough to only "meet" wonderful people.
ReplyDeleteSamantha: I like that many bloggers are saying they met wonderful people. Maybe we won't get to meet them in person but it's great.
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I even enjoy meeting non-like minded bloggers sometimes.
ReplyDeleteTamara: Me too. Everyone have different interest and opinions and it's fascinating how different we are all.
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