I've been blogging for quite a bit now, and over the months more and more people pop into my blog to read what goes on in my mundane life, or view whatever opinion I may have on things that may have very little significance. On average I would say that I have 5-10 people coming in daily to check my blog out. Of course, I only know of 3-4 of those who do come in. I'm not sure where they come from, but the other 6 or 7 might have gotten the address from Friendster or off someone else's blog.
"You" who is reading my blog, may very well be my friend, a friend's friend, a stranger, or even someone who detests the sight of me but still has enough bitchy curiousity to want to find out what's in my mind. I find the latter very amusing.
Its funny how someone may dislike me to the point of saying "Oh! I can't stand the sight of her!" and yet want to know what's going on in my life. Okay, so I get that its just so they can get "insider news" to bitch and gossip about me, but still. Have you ever heard of getting a life? Hah! Listen to me, going on as if I'm that popular - in that sense of course. Did I ever mention I can be slightly delusional?
So, who's to say what one can write and cannot write on their personal blog? As private as it may seem, on the contrary, it is also very much public. I say, screw those people who read your blog and judge you, cuz your blog is for you to write what you want, when you want. Who gives a shit what other people say? Only true friends are entitled to opinions about you, and only theirs matter, not anyone elses.
To those who are afraid of judgement, or blog just to be "popular", I'd say the blogging scene isn't for you. And those who read blogs so they can snitch - get a life.
What's your take on this, fellow bloggers? (okay, non-bloggers too)
27 July 2005
Blogging Limitations
Posted by
Cup That Cake
12:17 AM
I think you write pretty well. Hope you don't mind I bloglurk around for a bit. :-)
I think that you should be free to write whatever you want, but I think nonetheless, saying the 'wrong' things will have repercussions, whether justifiable or not.
Look at the hate campaign against Xiaxue. Look at how that PSC scholar nearly got sued by A*star? And what if Sarongpartygirl's parents stumble upon her blog?
I don't think any of them did anything wrong. But nonetheless, there are repercussions one must be prepared to face.
my 2c worth! :-)