Blogging's Impact

1)I feel that blogging has definitely contributed to my own personal growth as a writer. I have never blogged before and it is a fun thing. I like that you can write about whatever you like, it's almost like an online journal, except you can receive feedback from people from all over! It is great to try things new because you never know what you can get out of it.

2) In ways I think writing in the blogsphere has developed a new voice for myself as a writer. I don't usually write about politics, media, social issues, and things similar to this very often so it is nice to have my voice being heard.I think yes is has shaped a new writing style/form different from the way I write in other spaces. I think it is fun to write about things and have them be able to be read by people other than teachers and peers. Sometimes teachers have different opinions on things and it's always good to get advice.


3) I think I will continue blogging after this unit ends because I really enjoy doing it. It's very different and a good experience for any type of writer. The only thing that may hold me back is time, and hopefully that won't be too much of an issue.

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1) People can foster new types of relationships with other people in society because blogging is public, it is for the eyes of anyone who is interested. People from all over write about anything. You can find a blog on almost anything.

2) With other classmates yes, but no one else. I have mentioned blogging to a few friends just that I had one and it was pretty fun.

3) No, not yet atleast. Though I have not done much searching around in the blogsphere, I do plan on it. Most contact on my blog has been thorugh other class mates.

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1) The role of media in society is basically the source of all gossip and news. Media plays a huge role in society and it impacts many of our lives every day.

2) Blogging is very different from the way other media forms are shaped in our society because everyones voice can be heard. In media things are always biased and well on blogging though some may be biased not all of it is. I think it does and sometimes wish people would read blogs rather than watch the news or listen to the radio.

3) Yes I am more aware now of other people's opinions on some issues, and am a lot more aware of issues I have never heard of because the media chooses not to use it. Now I would rather read a blog with both sides of a story than watch the news and only get one.

4) Do you think there are limitations in blogging as a form of media Yes, I do. I think because not as many people read blogs or even know about blogging it limits it because more people watch the news or listen to the radio than they do read blogs or blog themselves.
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Because I am__, you should vote for me.

Okay, I think everyone knows a little bit of something about the 2008 candidates. What bothers me is that most people are not even paying attention to their arguments and what they stand for, everyone is practically basing their whole decision on gender, race etc. This is really bothering me because race and gender should have nothing to do with the outcome of this presidential race! Why is it that America is so biased on things that have nothing to do with how this country will be run, and if people really think these things, they are seriously senile! This just shows how racist, sexist, and who knows what else the people in our country are.

This really angers me especially since I have no say in the outcome of this election, and believe me I don't. Adults always go around saying "Even though you are young, you can still change someones vote" well they are wrong. Everyone my age who even slightly cares about politics knows that no one is going to listen them. I personally do not even care about politics, and mostly because I have no affect on who other people in America will elect. I don't like being forced to care about politics. I will care when I can vote, when I can have a say in what is going to happen.

Having no say does bug me at times, but I've pretty much gotten over it. Though I don't understand why "free speech" and "all people are equal" doesn't refer to children. Why is that? I mean we are people. Yes, even though adults may not think so, we are. At one time they were children too, and I always wonder. Did they ever wonder why they weren't able to vote?