I came across an interesting blogpost that discusses the type of people who blog. I was curious as I find that many of my friends and colleagues find it odd that I started my own weblog and even more so that I have kept posting on a regular basis during the summer months.
Melissa Clouthier states that the best bloggers are verbal, confident in their opinions, optimistic that they can make a difference, have an expertise in a subject area, and tend to be nerds or "dedicated nose-to-the-grindstone types." She goes on to say that, "Bloggers are an interesting group of people. Smart, funny, driven, outlandish, optimistic, confident and opinionated."
I would have to say that this is all true of my blogger friends such as Mike Wagner (who blogs on branding), Tim Johnson (project management and office politics) and Mike Sansone (the "Dr. Blog" who helps the rest of us improve our blogs).
Nice post. Thanks for linking to it. I agree. We're all weird and wired in our own unique way.
(And it takes one to know one:-))
Posted by: Mike Sansone | July 20, 2006 at 03:16 PM
I think Melissa has us pegged!
The notion that blogs are a venue for expression that appeal to certain types seems true.
With multiple channels for communication and connecting arising in our technology driven markets; knowing who likes what kind of media will play a part in branding strategies.
Thanks for including me in your circle of blogger types!
Posted by: Michael Wagner | July 20, 2006 at 03:16 PM
What can I say? Guilty as charged.
Posted by: Timothy Johnson | July 20, 2006 at 04:15 PM
Hi Dr. Kirk!
Thank you for linking to my post. Since you're in the education bz, perhaps you can help me--this is off-topic, sorry. Today I met a 17 year old girl whose vocabulary was worse than my 7 year old. She did not know what the word "fiery" meant. Actually, she couldn't say the word at all. How is it possible that a Senior in High School could be semi-literate with the new laws demanding testing?
Thanks again for the link!
Melissa
P.S. Doesn't this comment just prove the point? I am a total nerd.
Posted by: Melissa | July 21, 2006 at 12:03 AM
Thanks, Melissa, for coming by to comment. I think your question links to my post on the 19th regardless some groups that want us to "dumb down" spelling. Scary.
Posted by: Delaney Kirk | July 21, 2006 at 12:12 AM
Another interesting profile is from my students when they find out that I have a blog. First, they realize that I truly am a tech geek and second, they want to share their blogs with me. Blogging seems to be a open door for more conversation - as Mike Sansone always says!
Posted by: Patsy Fagan | July 27, 2006 at 12:16 PM
So is there a 12 step program for those of us who have become perhaps a little obsessive/compulsive about writing on our blogs and reading other people's blogs?
Posted by: Delaney Kirk | July 30, 2006 at 05:53 PM