Bloggin'

1) What is blogging, according to the article?

-Blogging is a pastime, and even a livelihood for a few.

2) How many blogs has the blog-tracking company, Technorati, counted?

-They have counted 2.5 million blogs.

3) What percentage of online use uses blogs, according to Jupiter Research?

-About 4%.

4) What reason does Richard Wiggins give for writing blogs?

-To get things off his chest/mind.

5) How does Scott Ledere justify the time he spends blogging?

-He feels like he's participating in something important.

6) What does Jeff Jarvis mean by "the obligation to blog"?

-He means that its an obligation because you're involved in a conversation.

You are connected to people through the blog and it is not just some obsession.

7) According to Barbara Quint, what is it about blogging that makes it more attractive than cash?

-The web's "illusion to immortality"

8) What are some of the pitfalls to frequent blogging?

-Becoming a chronic blogger or becoming obsessed.