mentalblog.com comments:
I assumed that was the primary purpose.
Obviously, as proprietress of two blogs, I don't think it HAS to be a waste of time, but it does require a lot of time spent on the endeavor. As a writer, it's just another space for me to work through thoughts and ideas, etc. I think the gardening analogy is appropriate: what you get out of blogging depends on how much effort you put into cultivating the garden.
Stuff he will be planting and everything else? Hahaha! You're hilarious. Ok that gave me a good laugh.
I have the same experience. People frequently ask me how much time I spend blogging. It is time consuming, sure. Unless a person wants to write only about what he/she did yesterday, etc. But a quality blog requires doing your share of reading.
I think I am speaking for MANY bloggers when I say that the reason why I blog is because I think it is worth it. I won't deny the fact that I have spent *countless* hours on tasks related to my website, but I have learned so much from it, and especially from the people I have gotten to know in the "world of blogs". I have even met two bloggers in real life, who both turned out to be amazing individuals, and I am truly grateful for having gotten to know them.
Some people might find spending time in their garden, and watching their plants grow to be a fulfilling hobby. I personally would have to say (although I certainly have nothing against gardening) that I would much rather spend my time taking atvantage of this wonderful opportunity the internet has given us to learn from a group of truly spectacular people. Learning interesting things, and getting to know new people is worth more to me than.. planting a tree in my backyard.
Also I would like to add that I believe that the reason why people have problems understanding blogging is because there are so many people who aren't "into" it, and because there is still a certain amount of prejudice towards all things virtual. The internet is a massively powerful phenomena, so this is something only time and experience can change.
Judging by most of your posts, blogging is truly a waste of time.
The paintings are nice though.
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