The purpose of writing
To me, the purpose of writing a blog varies. Even the meaning of the word "blog" means different things to different people. Some may write for the sake of letting their friends know them better or update their friends with the latest ongoing in their lives. Others may write for the sake of having an outlet to express their views or putting their inner reflections into words. Still, there are also plenty out there who write for the sake of promoting some ideology or seeking fame. Of course, all these reasons may not be exclusive - I think that most of a time it could be a mixture or the reason for writing may change over time.
Writing a blog is similar to keeping a diary but will never be the same. A diary is something that you write knowing nobody would read. A blog is something you write knowing somebody would read. This fundamental difference means that treating a blog as a diary would never be feasible (unless you locked all your entries). Since writing a blog entails the possiblity that someone is reading, we bloggers ought to have a certain amount of responsibility and consideration towards our readers. A person may argue that a blog is their own personal journal and as such, they have the right to write in whatever manner they wish. However, let us not forget that rights and responsibilities come hand in hand. The culture of rights without obligations is just a facade for human selfishness - for that is just what is happening right now. We are all clamouring for our rights, but seldom do I hear anyone stand up and clamour for obligations. If we do not fulfill our obligation towards readers (potential ones included), our right to write will soon be taken away.
I write for many reasons. One is to express my views and practice putting what I think into words. Another reason is to let people know me better. I'm trying to express myself, yet I know I may fall into the trap of creating an "online personality" where I write to protray to others someone whom I am not in reality. If you think so, then feel free to discuss with me what I said on my blog personally. I'll entertain you.....even buy you drink (dream on). But be kind to me k, I'm a poor struggling student trying to find myself and risk having an identity crisis in this everchanging world. Sigh.
Writing a blog is similar to keeping a diary but will never be the same. A diary is something that you write knowing nobody would read. A blog is something you write knowing somebody would read. This fundamental difference means that treating a blog as a diary would never be feasible (unless you locked all your entries). Since writing a blog entails the possiblity that someone is reading, we bloggers ought to have a certain amount of responsibility and consideration towards our readers. A person may argue that a blog is their own personal journal and as such, they have the right to write in whatever manner they wish. However, let us not forget that rights and responsibilities come hand in hand. The culture of rights without obligations is just a facade for human selfishness - for that is just what is happening right now. We are all clamouring for our rights, but seldom do I hear anyone stand up and clamour for obligations. If we do not fulfill our obligation towards readers (potential ones included), our right to write will soon be taken away.
I write for many reasons. One is to express my views and practice putting what I think into words. Another reason is to let people know me better. I'm trying to express myself, yet I know I may fall into the trap of creating an "online personality" where I write to protray to others someone whom I am not in reality. If you think so, then feel free to discuss with me what I said on my blog personally. I'll entertain you.....even buy you drink (dream on). But be kind to me k, I'm a poor struggling student trying to find myself and risk having an identity crisis in this everchanging world. Sigh.
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