Why Blog?

     In Sullivan's article "Why I Blog" he explores how he got started in the world of blogging and how it has changed the ways that people go about doing things. The advantages and disadvantages that come with blogging are just like any other form of writing. Though, when it comes to a blog the writer has to live in the moment and just feel. With blogging the publication is instantly available to the public and there is very little time for revisions. Sullivan then goes on to tell about his fascination with the blogosphere.
     With the fact that a publication on a blog is instantly available, the blogger has to be prepared for the potential backlash about what he/she writes. Even though blogging may be a  thrill there is that sense of harsh reality waiting just around the corner ready to jump out at any second. Though some criticism may be harsh, some can help the blogger evolve and expand their mind. Throughout the reading Sullivan describes the relationship that the author has with the reader is more like a friendship, and that what the author publishes is like a giant conversation that everyone gets to hear.
     While reading the article I found it interesting that it gave you a story of the development of the blog as we know it and how one person decided to start their own journey of having a blog. Sullivan lets you in as he tells his story and shows you the pros and cons of the blogosphere. It answers the question that many people who have little to no experience with a blog have, "Why do people blog?"  and how addicting it can be once you start.