Saturday, May 17, 2008

The religion of blogging

So my friend Carlos had this posted on his blog and I thought it was too good not to share! What camp do you belong to? As for me and my blog? I'm a believer, baby!

I have been catching a vibe lately around the blogosphere. There are camps forming. A few camps.

The Evangelists
These are the zealots. They preach blogging like Salvation may be found. They check their stats a few times a day. They blog multiple times a day. They convert one new blogger a day. A lunch will not be had without some pitch about blogging being able to change ones life. From the very core. They know more about your life than you do. They Digg everyday. They YouTube everyday. They comment on 20 blogs at a time in order to stay in the loop. They read blogs only in RSS readers. More than likely, they have had a marital argument about blogging.

The Believers
These are the blogging faithful. They believe that there is TRUE community in this stuff. They post almost everyday. They comment a lot. They try to grow their blogs. They try to actually have relationships. They pick up the phone and CALL other bloggers. They see the future of communication existing in a large way through blogs. Probably to their fault. But none the less, they blog. Their motto is, “Blogging is fun, Blogging is phat, Link to me, and I’ll link you back.”

The Seekers
These are the back row Baptists. They are blogging every couple of days. They look at the blogging believers like they are nuts. They play it safe and keep it pretty narrative in their posts. They wonder what is it about this blogosphere that can help them. They definitely don’t want to be like the Evangelists, but maybe becoming a believer wouldn’t be so bad. They READ blogs daily. Searching. For something. They feel involved when in “Blogging Conversations”. They don’t think blogging is fun. They still have a MySpace. It is almost a chore. But they blog.

The Lost
These are the ones who still ask…”Whats a Blog?”

The Atheists
These are the ones who feel persecuted by the bloggers. “Why must they (bloggers) ALWAYS talk about it? They must have watched You’ve Got Mail one too many times.” They will NEVER blog. They will NEVER read a blog. They make fun of all who do. They make me nervous.

So, you know where I am, where do you fall?

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

This may be a dumb question, but what does RSS mean?

Amanda

Karen said...

I, too, am a believer. In more sense than one. :)

Christina said...

I believe in blogging :) I've met some really cool people I wouldn't have if I didn't blog..ok we haven't met IRL but I feel like we know each other! And I have talked to Laura on the phone hahahaha You, I knew you BB(before blogging:D)

Carrigan Family said...

You know what I am :) - the seeker :). Mary Lee

Shannon @ Gabi's World said...

I am a believer all the way!

As We Sail... said...

I've seen this on other blogs and it's beginning to bother me that I don't know if I'm understanding these categories. So I decided to take this opportunity to ask if someone can explain. I really don't mean to offend anyone, but it sounds like it's criticizing those who choose not to spend all their free time blogging? But maybe I'm missing something, sorry.

Elbog said...

Alright, so now all I hear is the Monkees "Then I saw her blog, now I'm a believer. . . "
According to these definitions, I'm a seeker. Now all I hear is U2 in my head - "I still . . . haven't found. . . what I'm looking for. . . "
Spending the day with a Monkees/U2 medley is not a religious experience. Thanks. ;^)>

Meredith said...

Cute post. I'd be a believer-- After all, I found answers to tons of questions, and maybe... just maybe... blogging might have found us a heart surgeon :)

Burgh Baby's Mom said...

The funny thing is that I don't think I fall into any of the categories. Depends on my mood, mostly, but I'm closest to Believer. A Believer who doesn't know how to pick up the phone, that is!

Laura said...

I'm a believer, too!!! Yes, I feel I know you! As, Christina said we have talked on the phone, and I've also talked with Mimi. To think of life now without blogs...I don't think so! And you are the one who got me hooked!!!!

RK said...

I'm a believer who is doing some part-time evangelism! Uh oh! Better scale it back a bit!

Kathy said...

I must be a seeker. I'm trying to be a believer, but my totally inadequate organizational skills (laziness) won't allow it. :o)