The current public outlook on blogging is that it is the epitome of narcissism. Begging your pardon, but I believe that’s a reflection of the mentality of our local bloggers, not a reflection of blogging in general. After all, blogging is democracy at its purest. It’s the poster boy for freedom of press and freedom of thought. There’s so much potential to be explored. Yet, the only issue the majority of bloggers prefer to write about is their daily routine.

Doesn’t it get boring?

Everyone has a routine. What makes you different from the rabblement?

Your thoughts! Your opinions!

I think we can assume that the content of the blog reveals the thoughts of the blogger. So, if the majority of local bloggers write about themselves, then it is safe to conclude that there a lot of people out there who are self-centered. We are interested in banal subjects like television shows and bitching about other people. I hate to do comparisons, but it’s easier to find foreign blogs with substance than a local one. Imagine all the political activism, the emotions captured in words, the events captured on camera. What we had for lunch in lieu all that potential. A blog is more of a journalistic tool than a diary. It is an indication of the maturity of this society.

Oh, and you know what I can’t stand? Satirical political blogs that are blatant in copying talkingcock.com. They keep attacking and attacking, digging up all the problems without offering any serious suggestions. It’s not constructive at all. It’s lazy reportage. I get the feeling that they’ve just got to say something against the Order, just because it’s cool to be non-partisan. Not that I’m particularly fond of the Men in White.

On the other hand, since you’re free to write whatever you want to write, this entry should mostly be ignored.