Big discussion going on over on a list about blogging: why, how, how much. I read this with some dark amusement, having posted from time to time, even last week or so, about what I’m doing here and why.
Here’s another look from 2011, on the occasion of post #2000.
I guess as with all writing, especially long-ongoing writing, blogging has to be for the writer’s purpose and fulfill something for the writer. Benefits to the reader are a total bonus. The response from readers is fun but unpredictable and don’t serve as much of a motivation. If I were fueled only by comments I would never have made it past year one.
I wear my original blogger tshirt proudly, from back when Ev Williams (you remember him – blogger, twitter, branch etc) and pals worked out of somebody’s basement or garage – and I was so excited to have a way to do website updates. It was something beyond what I’d supported and done at Tripod for personal webpages and it’s the closest thing to a diary I’ve ever had. had a few off years but last year for fun I tried to have 1000 posts. Didn’t quite make it but it was fun in the trying.
So without further ado, on to the next posts! In the spirit of full disclosure, note the archive numbers on the right hand of the site and here’s a look under the hood, as of today and now.
I find blogging similar to quilting — if I spend too much time drafting, actually *doing* it is dull.
I think you’ve hit the nail on the head. Just do it, as the mighty ad says.