Overall the writing for the blog posts was less painful because it had a larger sense of informality. But it was a trick and I still hate writing. Sorry if that hurts your feelings as my professor. The most challenging part about writing each blog was thinking whether or not people would relate, be entertained, or have a connection to what I was writing. Writing to a public audience is in a way terrifying because like Sullivan said you have instant critics. There is a sense of educational shyness when it comes to our peers, always has been (kid reading out loud in class with a shaky voice), and it always will be (I still to this day HATE when the teacher lets us pick our own groups I feel like I’m in elementary school gym class). I found it interesting at how few of the articles I actually agreed with, enjoyed, or didn’t find issue with. But I’m also just a picky reader. It was surprising, and somewhat not at the same time, how much I loved reading other peoples thoughts on all of these topics.
As I have said before I rarely “post” things places on the internet, obviously occasionally Facebook. I don’t see this changing too much in the future. I consider my thoughts pretty personal, often sarcastic, inappropriate, or down right rude. This is why I don’t speak them, I feel that people turn to writings on the internet as a place for these thoughts. They are wrong. Internet writings can be just as hurtful, not discreet, and often come back to haunt you. Some thoughts MANY people need to learn should be kept to oneself.
Yes, the blogs are a bit of a trick. No offense taken. I'm glad that the posts had you thinking about audience. Even better is that you appreciated reading the posts of your peers.
ReplyDeleteYou're a picky reader, eh? So remind me, what kinds of things do you like to read?
I hope you've found something more to your interest in reading the Times and other blogs.