Here I fuss a few days ago (or was it only yesterday) about terminology and people's use of certain words and now the Internet media has spaked an insane debate on the words used in blogs. This is one of those fears I had a few years back when friends told me I should keep an online journal. For the record, in case anyone was unclear on the subject...Blog = Journal. Yes, we're all learning the "rules" of etiquette associated with keeping a public journal.
When you make something private, public, you open yourself to a plethora of opinions. They are what they are. Everyone has one. Everyone has something they will find offensive. I've always said we each have one word in our native language we find repulsive. (So, learn to say it in a different language...I'm sure it's hard to sound vulgar in Italian
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As a writer, I'm very careful about what I choose to communicate and where I choose to do so. Yes, I have a sun blog, I tend to keep this one as it relates to things that affect my work life. I have several blogs for my personal life that range the gamut from writing (creative fiction) to holisitic fitness and health (because I compete in bodybuilding). As a writer, I target my audience. It's a nifty skill to have when working as sales support.
The one thing I am happy to see. People are learning to write the way they talk. I spent 15 minutes on the phone last night explaining to my cousin that his college essay is good. It reads like an essay. It needs a few grammar tweaks. However, if he wants to add a wow factor, he needs to write it as a narrative. Give me action. Give me story. Give me controversy.
People, they're words. Learn to use them. Abuse them.
But most of all. KNOW THEM. They have a wealth of meaning behind them. What one word means now, is not the same definition it had 20 years ago. Or even in another century.
You're on net. Look it up.
As for the media. Bravo for causing a stir. I'm amazed that one journalist can cause such drama to spark. I should know better. It is what they're paid to do
When you make something private, public, you open yourself to a plethora of opinions. They are what they are. Everyone has one. Everyone has something they will find offensive. I've always said we each have one word in our native language we find repulsive. (So, learn to say it in a different language...I'm sure it's hard to sound vulgar in Italian
).As a writer, I'm very careful about what I choose to communicate and where I choose to do so. Yes, I have a sun blog, I tend to keep this one as it relates to things that affect my work life. I have several blogs for my personal life that range the gamut from writing (creative fiction) to holisitic fitness and health (because I compete in bodybuilding). As a writer, I target my audience. It's a nifty skill to have when working as sales support.
The one thing I am happy to see. People are learning to write the way they talk. I spent 15 minutes on the phone last night explaining to my cousin that his college essay is good. It reads like an essay. It needs a few grammar tweaks. However, if he wants to add a wow factor, he needs to write it as a narrative. Give me action. Give me story. Give me controversy.
People, they're words. Learn to use them. Abuse them.
But most of all. KNOW THEM. They have a wealth of meaning behind them. What one word means now, is not the same definition it had 20 years ago. Or even in another century.
You're on net. Look it up.
As for the media. Bravo for causing a stir. I'm amazed that one journalist can cause such drama to spark. I should know better. It is what they're paid to do