Blogs as Pubs
I think viewing weblogs in terms of influence as the end-game misses the mark. It begs the issue of why people blog, what they get out of the experience, and why folks read what other bloggers write.
I prefer to think of my own weblog, and the weblogs I like to read, as digital pubs.
I agree. However, don’t try blogging *from* a pub. It just doesn’t work out the way you would hope.
Update: Got the link from limbo via IM.
May 4th, 2005 at 1:29 pm
A couple of pints only serve to enhance my vision of the world and free up reserves of creativity i never knew i had before. Of course the 3rd pint, makes me belligerent and the 5th one just makes me drunk. So I guess if you’re blogging from a pub, do so early in the evening, then put your laptop away and be friendly to _real_ people.
May 4th, 2005 at 1:52 pm
I’m unfamiliar with this concept, ‘real people.’ Please explain. Also, thanks, limbo for sending me this link.