Blogs

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:43 am

Okay, I understand journals. People post stuff in there and other's can't reply. What I don't get are blogs. How are they different from posting in a forum?? :-2 Other than the aesthetics, I don't see a difference.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:55 am

I was wondering the same thing.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:59 am

You can leave a reply on a blog, you cant in a journal:D

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:02 am

Chezzie;1025185 wrote: You can leave a reply on a blog, you cant in a journal:D
Uh huh. :-3

How are blogs different from the regular forum?

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:10 am

At first glance they might seem the same thing, both technically and socially. But at final glance, although forum software and blogs end up sharing a great many features, there are unique differences between them.

Blogs are like a keynote speech where the speaker (blogger) is in control of the discussion, but allows questions and comments from the audience.

Blogs are journals often authored by one individual, and sometimes teams. In the context of business communication, these are often used to talk with the marketplace and to join the conversation that existing external bloggers may be having.

Forums are like social mixers, where everyone is at equal level, milling about and discussing with others. These many to many communication tools allow anyone to start a topic and anyone to respond to one. Members are often at equal level, and content is usually segmented by topic. (rather than by people).

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:14 am

Im thinking people own blogs. In other words I have this to say and its mine, especially if its a steady stream of thoughts from day to day or week to week.

Kind of like snap shots into someones mind that they choose to share. Some people do it on you tube as a preferred medium.

I enjoy visiting action figure stephos blogs because shes an interesting writer and self depracating in a humorous way, a form of honesty I appreciate.

Society is evolving into something new and people are expressing them in the ways that are comfortable to them.

I like it.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:19 am

Good question Accountable and great answers Chez and Nomad...

AFS has a blog....here..?? must look..

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:24 am

Chezzie;1025201 wrote: At first glance they might seem the same thing, both technically and socially. But at final glance, although forum software and blogs end up sharing a great many features, there are unique differences between them.

Blogs are like a keynote speech where the speaker (blogger) is in control of the discussion, but allows questions and comments from the audience.

Blogs are journals often authored by one individual, and sometimes teams. In the context of business communication, these are often used to talk with the marketplace and to join the conversation that existing external bloggers may be having.

Forums are like social mixers, where everyone is at equal level, milling about and discussing with others. These many to many communication tools allow anyone to start a topic and anyone to respond to one. Members are often at equal level, and content is usually segmented by topic. (rather than by people).

So I can pick and choose who I allow to post in my blog?

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:28 am

Accountable;1025223 wrote: So I can pick and choose who I allow to post in my blog?

yes, you can go to Blog Options and then Edit preferences and permissions for your blog and somewhere you can tick a box that only allows your contacts to post a reply etc...I havent gone through the whole list but theirs a few filters you can apply.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:32 am

Accountable;1025223 wrote: So I can pick and choose who I allow to post in my blog?

OOOH OOOH PICK ME !!!

I want to post in your blog.:yh_party

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:33 am

Nomad;1025231 wrote: OOOH OOOH PICK ME !!!

I want to post in your blog.:yh_party

You blog whore:rolleyes:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:51 am

Nomad;1025231 wrote: OOOH OOOH PICK ME !!!

I want to post in your blog.:yh_party
Blog Creature

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 12:51 pm

Blogs..........journals........forums........all are ways of expressing your innermost thoughts. Other ways of sharing yourself with others.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 12:52 pm

Accountable;1025361 wrote: Blog Creature

I think that's a "bog" creature. :wah:

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 3:05 pm

along-for-the-ride;1025550 wrote: I think that's a "bog" creature. :wah:

Yes, I've seen him in the hills of Donegal

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:28 am

I read a few blogs regularly because they're so funny.