Blogs, Blogs, Blogs

So, it appears as though everyone, everwhere, has a blog. How could I criticize another blogger? However, with many, I wonder how long they will last. I read a random statistic that said half the blogs currently out there won't be in existence six months from now.

What makes a blog have 'staying power'? Well, I suppose that, simply put, the blogger needs to keep having motivation to post. It's not like a business where it needs funds to operate. A blog doesn't necessarily need readers to operate - I guess this disproves that 'tree falling in the woods' theory.

However, the readers are helpful. What keeps readers coming back? Is it having a certain topic? I recently started following a couple of my friend's cooking blogs, and I've noticed they have a lot of followers. Another friend of mine blogs about her dating life.

What is this blog about? I believe we've had this discussion before. Deja vu. It doesn't have a particular theme. It's my thoughts. Well, I realize some of my thoughts are of no interest to others. Hmm. I guess if I'd have to pick my favorite thing to write about, it'd be my opinions on random observations I make (such as asking for a girl's father's hand in marriage, living together before marriage, etc.). Particularly, I like blogging about dating and relationships. Do people like my opinions/advice? Am I qualified to give them even? Do people take them? Hmm.

Actually, I like starting discussions/debates the best. Asking a probing question and getting some opinionated responses. That's the best part of blogging. I will try to do more of this....