HW 2: Response to Burstein's 12 Key Ideas

In Burstein’s twelve key ideas in “From Cave Painting to Wonkette,” Kline and Burstein express many ideas as to how blogging is changing many aspects of today’s society. Idea number six generalizes how blogging is going global which is exactly why I chose this one. In today’s world almost everything is performed online, such things as research, running a business, typing up a paper, as well as some of the simplest everyday things we take for granted. I believe that especially now more than ever, blogging is being used by many different people, in many different ways. Blogging is a great way to express ones feelings to the general public and maybe even get a response back, to get ideas from others. Since myspace and face book have now emerged, more and more people have been introduced to blogging although in a less formal way. The use of blogging as well as internet use can help shape peoples lives, and make communication a lot easier and efficient. Blogging also puts more emphasis on freedom of speech, being able to say how you feel in writing for the world to see is a great way to learn and a great source of information. The idea that blogging is going global, not only effects the United States as a whole, but gives other countries more opportunities to understand where we stand on certain issues concerning culture and the world.