Some observers believe that weblogs represent a new form of journalism, as ordinary folks
bring their life experiences and perspectives to bear on events large and small and have a
potentially global audience to read what they say.
Bloggers are many types of people, using their sites in all sorts of ways, serious and trivial:
. Many people post their personal journals online, to keep friends and family posted
on the latest news.
. Enthusiasts about all kinds of things view their blog as a place to share new information
(often gleaned from the web itself) about a shared passion.
. Businesspeople are increasingly using blogs to communicate with employees and
customers.
. People on the scene at business or technology conferences and similar events report,
often in real time, on what??™s happening to inform those who couldn??™t be there.
. Political commentators of nearly every persuasion imaginable share news, gossip,
and commentary on current events.
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. Journalists??”professional, amateur, and inbetween??”share information about stories
they cover that may not make it into the paper or on the air.
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