HW 2: Posting to your reading response blog

Blogging has opened a door to many as a means of communication. Certain blogging websites such as myspace, facebook, and other communities allow people to talk to each other, gather information about one another and serve as a place where people can be as open as they please. Facebook is commonly used among college students, it has communities that students can belong to ranging from their interests, where they are going to school to what concerns them most. Many students use facebook before entering college to find out who they are living with, who is going to be in their class, and get a feel for the people who are going to be attending the same school as them. Blogging websites are a way for even the most self-conscious people to put themselves out there, come out of their shell, and meet people they normally would be to afraid to approach in person. It allows people with similar interests to meet and talk about what they enjoy and possibly become friends. As Kline stated blogging has become “ the key metaphor for interactivity, community-building, and genuine conversation.” I think blogging will continue to grow as a means of communication across the world.