Comments on: 11 Reasons Why Blogs Still Matter

By: David

David — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:26:06 +0000

No blogs > No content > nothing on which to comment > nothing

By: Andrew MacPherson

Andrew MacPherson — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:07:05 +0000

I can't help but sigh a little when people employ the tactic Mr. Rubel has employed. Lifestreaming replaces blogging which replaced TV which replaced magazines which replaced newspapers. Video killed the radio star. Blah. Nope, sorry… they're all still around. The tactic of decrying something in order to catapult one's self into a newer category is a time-tested publicity stunt. It's sensational and always gets attention.

There's really no need to defend against such claims as they will come and go, but that doesn't make your 11 reasons any less spot on.

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By: cjsparno

cjsparno — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:32:14 +0000

Nice article. I agree with your points, and concur with Brent that what Steve is doing is still blogging. He is choosing to use a tool that works for him (and is working well for me too). Posterous can be used for Tumblr-like short posts and URL grabs, or can be used to write traditional blog entries. I currently use Posterous as my swiss army knife, composing and posting there (50% via email an 50% via bookmarklet), and letting it cross-post to my "traditional" Wordpress blog as well as FriendFeed. In this way I get the best of both worlds – traditional blogging and "owning" my content on Wordpress and lifestreaming. This type of article is very helpful – thanks for putting it together!

By: marjae

marjae — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:46:33 +0000

As a reader and a follower, and not a blogger, I wholeheartedly agree with Mark. I love following people on twitter and developing a relationship there, but there is only so much they can share, or I can learn, in the space of 140 characters or less.

Don't get me wrong: I LOVE twitter, the people there, and the links they share. It is an amazing place to form new connections, share with people, and build relationships. However, it does not in anyway replace blogging.

Blogs are amazing. They are more extended and coherent expressions of thought. In my opinion, they are the next step in developing a relationship, as they require more of an investment on the behalf of both the reader and the writer.

Blogging is still REALLY important.

By: krestivo

krestivo — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:02:06 +0000

Hey Mark,

Well stated argument. There'll always be a place on the Web for blogs, especially well-written ones.

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:00:10 +0000

Couldn't agree more, particularly about the complimentary part. One of the biggest values of twitter, for me at least, is the new blog posts that I find through shared links.

You just simply can't get the context and depth out of 140 characters. Blogs are a much better medium for exchanging thoughts and fully explained ideas. Then again, I don't think that's what Twitter is for, unless you're sharing links.

By: Brent Logan

Brent Logan — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:00:43 +0000

I believe Steve Rubel is muddying the waters — what he's doing *is* blogging. What makes it "life streaming"? Posting links, embedding objects, writing long or short posts, even posting by e-mail and having my posts propagate throughout my social media sites are all things I can do with my WordPress blog.

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By: Johan

Johan — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:53:17 +0000

I don't believe it's a question of one or the other. It's all a question of evolution. People will use what they feel comfortable with. Websites were static, blogs need time, twitter is quick, friendfeed evolving. I do what I want because I have an option. Thanks to the creators allowing me these choices. It's exciting to be experiencing accelerated evolution.