A old article that was sent to me by a friend includes a point about weblogs that shouldn't be forgotten. That is that weblogs show a personal side of the individual who is doing the writing. In today's information overloaded world, this helps you put the comments from whom you are reading into better context. The personality of a blog often gives you the perspective you often need to gain a more fuller understanding.

Here is a quote from the article.

Most articles about Weblogs emphasize their personal nature, but in so doing they miss an important point. Personality is a necesary but not sufficient ingredient for a successful Weblog. What makes a Weblog a Weblog is that it’s organized chronologically and designed for short, frequent updates. In other words, Weblogs represent the online intersection of people and time.

The high frequency of Weblogs means more emphasis on the content, says Bricklin: "You don’t worry about the way the thing looks, you only worry about what you are going to say." It also means more frequent viewing, as readers learn to check often for new material. Finally, because Weblogs are not static but follow their authors through time as they live their lives, they reek of personality and individuality. "Reading a Weblog, you feel you know this person," notes Bricklin.

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