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Why I blog


I somehow feel that I have to point out the reason why I blog. For someone like me that is not dependant on popularity to make a living, I blog because writing down my thought's on certain topics makes me think them out in greater detail. I don't do this for the hollow feeling of having as many people as possible reading what I have to say. If someone is interested in my life path and likes to peek into a window of my mind open to the public he or she are welcome to do so. I'm also aware that I'm generally perceived as beeing not an exciting person. That is because in my opinion society is way to fixated on exitment and I don't want to participate in that widespread neurosis. Pop-media has led the general public to believe that every second in life has to be filled with constant exitement which leads to, in my eyes, abnormal behavior. Like expecting instant success in every task and a general lack of patience. And as side effect when there is no instant success or the patience is testet a hightened level of frustration or outright agression. These behavioral patterns are so widespread that they are not perceived as the abnormality they are, but as normal or "human nature". To be clear: this is no rant. If people want to live their lives in that unhealthy kind of way, they should be free to do so. But it's just not my thing. That's about it. I don't know what lead me to post this, but I had to do so :) Take care and have fun.
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I somehow feel that I have to point out the reason why I blog. For someone like me that is not dependant on popularity to make a living, I blog because writing down my thought's on certain topics makes me think them out in greater detail. I don't do this for the hollow feeling of having as many people as possible reading what I have to say. If someone is interested in my life path and likes to peek into a window of my mind open to the public he or she are welcome to do so. I'm also aware that I'm generally perceived as beeing not an exciting person. That is because in my opinion society is way to fixated on exitment and I don't want to participate in that widespread neurosis. Pop-media has led the general public to believe that every second in life has to be filled with constant exitement which leads to, in my eyes, abnormal behavior. Like expecting instant success in every task and a general lack of patience. And as side effect when there is no instant success or the patience is testet a hightened level of frustration or outright agression. These behavioral patterns are so widespread that they are not perceived as the abnormality they are, but as normal or "human nature". To be clear: this is no rant. If people want to live their lives in that unhealthy kind of way, they should be free to do so. But it's just not my thing. That's about it. I don't know what lead me to post this, but I had to do so :) Take care and have fun.
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WHY I BE BLOGGIN' 
 
yes thats my contribution to your blog, so could u do me a favor? :
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
could u have a great day? can u do that for me? thanks. 

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@Ahmad_Metallic:

Sarkasm isn't generally perceived as funny. Why don't you lie down a bit and reconsider your attitude towards the world :)
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@SinGulaR said:
" @Ahmad_Metallic: Sarkasm isn't generally perceived as funny. Why don't you lie down a bit and reconsider your attitude towards the world :) "
Jumping to conclusions is a morons way out of life. 
What if he was serious and actually wanted you to have a great day? 
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i want you to have a great day . here is a lol cat to cheer you up ! 
 

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@turbomonkey138:
@ZeForgotten said:
" @SinGulaR said:
" @Ahmad_Metallic: Sarkasm isn't generally perceived as funny. Why don't you lie down a bit and reconsider your attitude towards the world :) "
Jumping to conclusions is a morons way out of life. What if he was serious and actually wanted you to have a great day?  "

@ZeForgotten:
Well. I don't believe he actually meant it. Doesn't matter since I'm already having a good day anyway. In case he was serious I apologize. 
I'm not in a bad mood. :)
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Edited By OllyOxenFree

I normally don't post in these....blogs as I find them private to the user like a journal.  Rarely do I find blogs interesting as it's almost always just about a person's day or what game they are playing.  As Steve Langford from the Howard Stern Show would say- "Who gives a shit who gives a fuck."
 
But I'm glad that you do thought-provoking blogs. :)

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Here are 10 good reasons why I write blogs.

1.        They are fun to write.

2.        I can share my input, interests, and feelings on things.

3.        You can share your input, interests, and on feelings on things.

4.        So I can relate, connect, and communicate with different people.

5.        They are a cure for boredom.

6.        So I can get away from all the junk going on in my life.

7.        So it can be used for several excuses! Hehe.

8.        So I can stay away from day time television.

9.        I’m alone most of the time.

10.    BECAUSE I CAN!! Lol. :D 
 
I wrote a blog about why I write blogs a long time ago, so this is a copy and paste deal.

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It's kind of insulting that you assume that other bloggers do it for the hits. Perhaps you should reconsider your position. Though there certainly are sensationalist writers out there who will try to catch a reader's attention with whatever drivel they can, I don't think the GB blogger base is comprised of these. 
 
Also, hit the enter key every so often. Good for your bones.

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@End_Boss:
The fact that there are bloggers that do it for hits gives validity to my statement. If a bloggers doesn't blog for hits he shouldn't feel adressed. I'm sorry if the format of my produced text isn't well readable. Just don't read it when it's unconvienient for you. :)
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You don't have to explain yourself for writing blogs. Just do. I agree with all your sentiments however; those are mostly the reasons why I write. It's what I do. It's good practice and it helps me gather my thoughts in a cohesive manner. 
 
Also, it's just fun.

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Edited By natetodamax

I blog cuz I like to.

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I blog cause it gives me knowledge.

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Interesting read. I haven't really come to terms with blogging myself yet so I understand your thoughts. 
 
I also feel that I should have a reason for blogging, not just random paragraphs about what I've been playing. To me, that's just a waste of time and effort. In general, I don't think most people care what anyone else has been playing unless that person is A) a Giant Bomb staff member or B) a close friend you know personally. There are exceptions, of course, as with everything.

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You should go to the Green Mushroom site and read the blogs there. Nothing but a bunch of people who love to talk about how they great they are and nothing more. The disgusting ass-kissing between the "e-friends" there makes me want to vomit.
 
When I do blog, it isn't about myself, it's about the world around me.  That's my opinion on what a blog should be about. Too many people think an online diary is what people want to read.

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I blog because everyone wants to hear what I have to say ;)
 
It's actually a good way of chronicling what I'm up to or what my thoughts are at the time, so that years from now I can look back and see what I was like back in the day.

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I usually blog because I am bored at the time of doing it and it gives me something to do to fill the time. I am glad I don't do it for popularity either because with the amount of comments each of my blogs get I probably would have suicided by now if I was that needy.

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Edited By gamer_152  Moderator

I think people often underestimate how fun the process of actually just writing a blog can be even if you don't have a large base of readers. Blogging can help improve your enjoyment of the games you play and even if very few people read my blog I still enjoy writing it.

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I enjoy reading blogs, it gives an insight into other peoples lives and outlook on.. things.

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Some people, cynical people, believe the internet is saturated with blogs.
 
I am of the opposite opinions. An intelligent, honest blog is always enjoyable to read. 
 
Onward, good sir. Onward.

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@natetodamax said:
" I blog cuz I like to. "
Sums it up pretty darn nicely for me to.
 
I like the attention some of my blogs get and have met some terrific people through them, as it's a way to discover a common interest (For example, I met my friend Xeiphyer through my Aion blogs, and now I get to beat him up on SFIV practically every day! :D) But ultimately, this is just part of the overall package of blogging for the fun of it. Writing about things I enjoy is a joy in and of itself. 
 
I can't say I agree with much of what you (the topic starter) said here, as it's borderline pseudo-sociology/psychology, but variety is the spice of life. :)
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If you don't care about peoples attention, why would you post a blog with next to no discussion value on the forums? Just a thought I had.