Why Subscribe?

Many of us, being bloggers, read a large number of blogs each day besides our own. Some of these are blogs that we subscribe to, others are blogs that we read once and never think about again. What is the difference?

What makes you willing to go back to a blog more than once, or even every day or whenever there is a new update? Frequency of posting is one factor since there is no point in returning to a blog if there is no new content, but there is more to it than that. So what makes you want to return ?

Finally, do you have a prefence for subscribing? My personal favorite is the "Follower" method on Blogger. It is simple and quick, although does not work with non-blogger blogs. I have not really figured out RSS. Other options include saving the page as a favorite and signing up to get updates e-mailed to you.

Blog fest

I participated in my first blog fest today and would like to invite everyone here to check it out over at Cerebrall Lunchbox. You can read my entry here.

Why You Blog

I explained the history behind my "career" in blogging here and invited all who read this blog to do the same,  but now I'm curious: what are your reasons for blogging? Did you intend to make money from it or was it a way to vent? Perhaps it was just the easiest way to keep up with your family. Either way, please share your inspirations in the comments section.

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Taboo

Are there any topics that you would never, ever blog about? Anything that is completely out of bounds for you? If  so, what are your reasons? It could be as simple as it does not interest you. Please share in the comments section.

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Favorite Topics

What are your favorite things to blog about? Please include links to some of your personal favorite posts.

Favorite Blogs

What is your favorite blog that you like to read? (It cannot be one that you write yourself, with the exception of occaisonal guest posts.)

Flogging (Fake Blogging)

I have always wanted to start a fake blog. You know, one where you blog under a fake identity about fake occurences in your fake life. Sounds just like writing a novel, but more personal and in real time. Of course, I would include a disclaimer on every post to make sure there are no legal issues.

People get very upset when they find out they've been fooled. And if it involves asking for money or false advertising, then that's no surprise. However, people get upset about fake blogs that are just meant to be a joke as well.

Does anyone here write a fake blog or have one that they like to read? Please include a link as well as your thoughts on "flogging."

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