Interesting statistics here from Pew Research. Younger folks <30 are blogging less and turning to micro-blogging and social media more. Better get that Twitter Account going! http://bit.ly/doSyvP
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Do did they include reasons for this decline in blogging by the <30 other than just more options?
Not really. I think Steven’s comments below reflect some more insights into the causes. Her is a link to the full study for more stats: http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2010/Social-Media-and-Young-Adults.aspx?r=1
Eh, that’s not really all that surprising to me. Blogging requires a much higher level of commitment, and lots of young people don’t feel like putting that sort of effort into something like blogging. They’re (/we’re) looking for quick and easy fun, and blogging requires too much dedication for most people. Interesting, nonetheless. Thanks for the link.
Thanks, Steven. I agree. It takes time to keep even this blog up. Much easier for me to tweet and retweet to get thoughts out there. I wonder what effect talking in 140 character bits has on a person over the long haul though? Maybe nothing?
I actually just thought of the commitment factor. I am in the young category and I realize that among my peers I am doing something that they do not understand. They look at me and wonder why I would type essays 2-3 a week and then post them online.
@Tim Yeah, great point. I mean, really, how much influence can you have with one 140-character tweet. I’d argue that over a longer period of time, it’d be possible to be influenced by someone’s tweeting. I just don’t think it would happen like it does with a blog post.
@AnotherDayOnFacebook Yeah, me too. It’s a lot of effort for a very small (and often very delayed) reward. Unless you’re really into writing, in which case people generally are more apt to understand your motivations, I guess.
need to be taught to twitter first!
It’s a little intimidating at first. Happy to show you how though.
@Steve
I am into writing and since I just created my blog I realized that yes…the rewards are delayed…actually they are very delayed.
It gets me frustrated but I still enjoy the writing