The "Conversations" reading was interesting in the way in which it showed how people use blogs for different reasons. In this case, Microsoft was discussed. XML Team Program Manager Joshua Allen decided that he could use blogging as a way to alter the perception of the public regarding Microsoft; he said that "we'd show that we were real people, not the Borg." This apparently was all in an effort to get more employees to follow suit. I think that this was an important move because people seemed to want to know that there were real people working there, and what better way to show it then blogging.
Before this class, I had heard of the term "blogging," but I really had no idea what that meant. Having made a concerted effort to read some blogs (both related and unrelated to IT) people have some very interesting things (and some really stupid things) to say. A man named Leroy Sievers who has been fighting cancer and according to the doctors is supposed to already be dead, takes time out each day to post a blog. To me, this blog is interesting because it is insights from a man that knows that each day could be his last. ( http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5563178 This one is about the rescue squad where I work. He is coming to do another ride-along with us this weekend which is very exciting having read his blog and understanding how significant it was to him last time. ) Another blog that I also enjoyed reading was one I found through my professors website. This is interesting because I think that many people don't realize that teachers/professors are real people (not "Borgs") and have lives. This blog gave me insight into the life of a man that I see for an hour and a half twice a week. It also gave me some tips about what he likes and dislikes from students.
(www.greggivers.com click on blog at the top once you open this page)
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The bogs you posted about man who fights against cancer is interesting. I can share what he thinks through the blog even though I live in far from him and i have never met him. I think bogging give opportunities to share ideas and give people closer relations with unknown people (indeed it is virtual.) In other words, Blogging makes people closer generally. What do you think about role of blogging generally?
Masa
I think that blogging is an interesting concept that is used for such a broad range of purposes. On the one hand, this man talks about his daily life battling cancer. On the other hand businesses use them to alter public perception in light of negative media. I had never looked at a blog before taking this class but am facinated by the scope of topic covered. Thanks for your comments.
Ryan
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