WHAT IS A "BLOG"?

 The following is a copy of this question, with an answer from steve@worldstart.com .

Q:
What is a Blog?

A:
Want to expose your thoughts to the world? Share your favorite links? Shout out your political, religious, or personal beliefs? Well, a blog is the place to do it. It can be a soap box, a pulpit, a diary—whatever you want it to be. There are few rules and can be any size or shape.

Blog is a portmanteau of "Web Log" and is a web site where you can post pictures, share links, make comments, and write whatever you want. Another neat aspect of blogging is that visitors can comment on the posts creating an interactive, collaborative space. Many have RSS feeds that notify you of new posts.

Blogs made a big impact on the 2004 US presidential election. Bloggers exposed forged documents used in a news story causing the demise of a prestigious network anchorman. Some bloggers are even being recognized by the news establishment as legitimate journalists. Priests and pastors encourage and inspire with daily devotional posts.

There's a blog for every interest, and if there isn't, you can create one (see this week's download). Basic blogs can be created for free, while more involved ones might require a hosting fee.

BLOGS by ERNIE'S PLACE friends

http://authorernieroy.blogspot.com       authorernieroy                                           

http://www.thehatlady.blogspot.com     Princess Ronii

http://tariqa.diaryland.com   Joan Calloway

http://monsura.blogspot.com                Glenn Walker

http://choonks.myblogsite.com             Pamela

http://www.blogline.com/blog/whatever   CJ

http://audreyshaffer.blogspot.com  Audrey

http://audreysays.blogspot.com  Audrey