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addictdesu) wrote2016-02-11 06:34 pm
addictdesu) wrote2016-02-11 06:34 pm
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Am I considered a blogger?
Given the fact that I post sporadically and my posts are mostly rambles than true discussions, am I right to call myself a blogger? Or I'm just putting on a stylized tag, feeling like a figure in the blogosphere when I am just an ordinary netizen who makes myself appear intelligent?
So you see, this is also a rant post in itself. Determined and ready to enter the blogging world again, I spent my December and January reading blogs especially from the Idol fandom, which I even filter to the types of posts that interest me--meaning to say, I only skim through a lot of blog posts and whichever catches my attention I will read till the end. Honestly that's how I make my posts too. Many posts aren't thought-out, and the decent ones, rarely completed. The finished decent ones, rare.
This has never been a big deal to me until I saw a string of really good posts from bloggers I casually follow in the height of my wanting-to-blog mood. It's probably rude to say that after years of 'blogging' I just recently realized that even this hobby needs passion more than will, and will more than time. More than a blogger being rhetoric; more than having a Shakespearean sense of humor. Blogging is, in a way, newscasting without your face needing to be seen. I could clearly see Koyama Keiichiro and Sakurai Sho's professional faces in their respective news programs. Maybe blogging is one step close to professionalism?
Or maybe not. Furthermore, this is what blog actually means:
The original purpose of a blog is personal rather than interpersonal. If we go by this meaning, even social networking sites are blogs. It's to my relief that my random ramblings whether in here or on Facebook could be typed as blogging. Most importantly, my love for using hyperlinks is a predetermining factor! When I say "insert link here", oh, I am already running a blog!
If things were that easy, every Internet user is a blogger then. But don't we see bloggers a lot different from mere netizens? For me, bloggers are the brain of the World Wide Web where everyone is a mouth that talks. And that's what I see in my favorite Idol bloggers: They give insights and bring new perspectives to the Idoldom which markets itself as complete and perfect, no more no less. Netizens always have something to talk about; bloggers always have to talk about something.
That contradicts my idea of blogging close to newscasting. Well, honestly, I thought it was not close at all. Blogging, for me, is comparable to storytelling. When I talk about my life or my fandom, it feels like I'm doing either cheesy or bizarre fiction. When I write analysis, a matter-of-factly nonfiction!
However; the point is, I made this post because I am starting to doubt whether my posts are considered blogging in an experienced blogger's sense. Whether it's seeking validation or just wanting to start anew with my blog this year, I want to know if my posts--my pride as a fangirl, belong to the kind called blogs--my main activity as a fangirl, and if I am really a blogger--the title I've given myself as a fangirl. Is it only fair, or should I drop the title? What happened in the trending mishap of Miss Universe 2015 taught us a lesson, that I could surprisingly apply to the "blogger identity crisis" I have today.
So you see, this is also a rant post in itself. Determined and ready to enter the blogging world again, I spent my December and January reading blogs especially from the Idol fandom, which I even filter to the types of posts that interest me--meaning to say, I only skim through a lot of blog posts and whichever catches my attention I will read till the end. Honestly that's how I make my posts too. Many posts aren't thought-out, and the decent ones, rarely completed. The finished decent ones, rare.
This has never been a big deal to me until I saw a string of really good posts from bloggers I casually follow in the height of my wanting-to-blog mood. It's probably rude to say that after years of 'blogging' I just recently realized that even this hobby needs passion more than will, and will more than time. More than a blogger being rhetoric; more than having a Shakespearean sense of humor. Blogging is, in a way, newscasting without your face needing to be seen. I could clearly see Koyama Keiichiro and Sakurai Sho's professional faces in their respective news programs. Maybe blogging is one step close to professionalism?
Or maybe not. Furthermore, this is what blog actually means:
The original purpose of a blog is personal rather than interpersonal. If we go by this meaning, even social networking sites are blogs. It's to my relief that my random ramblings whether in here or on Facebook could be typed as blogging. Most importantly, my love for using hyperlinks is a predetermining factor! When I say "insert link here", oh, I am already running a blog!
If things were that easy, every Internet user is a blogger then. But don't we see bloggers a lot different from mere netizens? For me, bloggers are the brain of the World Wide Web where everyone is a mouth that talks. And that's what I see in my favorite Idol bloggers: They give insights and bring new perspectives to the Idoldom which markets itself as complete and perfect, no more no less. Netizens always have something to talk about; bloggers always have to talk about something.
That contradicts my idea of blogging close to newscasting. Well, honestly, I thought it was not close at all. Blogging, for me, is comparable to storytelling. When I talk about my life or my fandom, it feels like I'm doing either cheesy or bizarre fiction. When I write analysis, a matter-of-factly nonfiction!
However; the point is, I made this post because I am starting to doubt whether my posts are considered blogging in an experienced blogger's sense. Whether it's seeking validation or just wanting to start anew with my blog this year, I want to know if my posts--my pride as a fangirl, belong to the kind called blogs--my main activity as a fangirl, and if I am really a blogger--the title I've given myself as a fangirl. Is it only fair, or should I drop the title? What happened in the trending mishap of Miss Universe 2015 taught us a lesson, that I could surprisingly apply to the "blogger identity crisis" I have today.
I want to know if I'm doing it right, but the pride left in me (and a lil bit of fear) says let's not consult this to other bloggers. Instead, I would tend to my own inadequacy, starting 2016 with posts that shout I'M BACK!! even though I'm not sure if this will be regular, or just a moment's spur. Another uncertainty I won't bother finding answers... The main question is enough rattle.
Am I considered a blogger, in the first place?
ooh
(This may seem rambling to you, but I swear I have a point at the end.
Please, excuse my grammar mistakes, I haven't written in English in a while).
I was checking my Friends Page on LJ for the first time in like... 4 years, and found this post.
You know, it's funny because I originally used this platform to keep updated about NEWS and writing only.
I don't remember... how I started following you, but I think it's very interesting because a few days ago I relived my LJ for the sake of training to become a blogger again.
My intentions are a little different from yours though, I want to become a professional blogger (In BlogSpot) but I never thought about reading what the word "blogger" really meant. I was also checking another blogs to see what they are about, and after a little research... the content wasn't clear for me. It's not like people HAVE to write about something in special. I follow people who I admire, designers and photographers, so the topics they talk about it's what they see, what they plan, what they DO. Somehow, I still did't understand how they choose what topics to talk about.
After reading your entry, I think I finally understand it. AND.
I also think you're a blogger.
A blogger must write about what they're passionated about, they have to do research and try to be original in what they comment. Nor original in the sense of "writing about things nobody else has thought" because I assure you, that just doesn't exist. But about letting your passion mix with your research, with your testing and your wits.
Being a blogger is complicated, but for what I just read here, I think you are.
If you're really interested, I recommend you to always visit other blogs. Like, all the time.
If they're about the topic you're obsessed about, good. But If they're not, even better! For example... a fashion blog like Pull&Bear's one. They are a great source of inspiration! You'll have so many different things in your head to mix! If we follow my example, you'd be able to understand Massu more xD! (Reading those also makes you feel more crafty)
Well, at least that's my opinion. I'll make sure to read about you again.
Good luck!
Re: ooh
Getting a comment from a senpai is truly inspiring, and much relieving that I incidentally gave opinions that helped you as well. Good luck in your endeavors as a blogger!! I see that you take it more seriously than I. I also aspire to be a blogger yes, but it's for a reason connected to fangirling. Well I read your journal before replying to this comment to get a grasp of things. It feels refreshing, the way you write a couple of sentences or more, coupled with your art and photography--if you'd ask me I'd say you're close to becoming a pro :)
I'm glad you're back in Livejournal even though our purposes are different. I didn't actually realize you are/were(?) a NEWS fan. It'd be awkward if someone who commented here know nothing about this blog's content at all. I tend to get overly Tegoshi-biased in my entries heheh :p
I'm looking forward to your posts too :D Again, thank you so much! ♥
Re: ooh
You're so funny! Thank you, thank you. And you're welcome too.
I can't believe you called me senpai, I laughed so loud that my sister came running to my room, she laughed too and told me "she's right! you're old!"
I hadn't realized it but then, heyyyy I remember getting angry when I found out Tegoshi had secretly come to Peru for the 24 hrsTV!
Damn it, boy. I'm still a little offended by that. lol.
Tegomass were what dragged me to this fandom. I could play Kiss Kaerimichi no Love Song for HOURS and do nothing ♥
Those were good times.
Now I'm fangirling, look what you did xD
I better leave it here!
Thank you, again, I really appreciate your reply.
Read you soon!
RE: Re: ooh
By the way I check LJ only once or twice a week, so sorry I took long to reply :)
Tegoshi's been to a lot of countries and it's rarely found out until it airs on TV. He also went here, for 5 days! I could flip everything just thinking how I've missed that chance *cries*
Tegomass brought me to the fandom too. Tho I encountered NEWS first (back then I didn't know TM's a subgroup of NEWS!), if not for TM I'm not what I am right now hehee ♥ Now I'm fangirling too!