Louis Gray has generated a post contending that blogging may be moving from blogging 1.0 to 2.0, identifying the issues involved in this transition, and reflecting on why 1.0 bloggers may be frustrated. The 1.0 to 2.0 transition was not described in the manner I expected. I think of the switch mostly focused around the one-direction vs. bi-directional distinction. 2.0 apps to me are intended to be participatory. I would regard comments and track-backs as 2.0 participatory, but perhaps this position just shows how 1.0 I am.
The impetus for the post comes from general concern being raised by bloggers who find that viewers can access their content without coming to their blog site. But, as I understand the Gray post, the trend also involves the movement of the conversation offsite via twitter or other social media services encouraging more conversation.
Part of this trend I like and part concerns me. I think greater interaction is a good thing. If a few words and a link is what you have to offer, I guess that is better than nothing. This reminds me of the early days of blogging when many blogs were a series of posts directing readers to useful web sites one had encountered. However, this seems more of a form of active consumerism and offers limited value in terms of personal reflection. Hard to think deep thoughts and then externalize the results in less than 20 words.
I am going to the mail room to see if I received any mail today.
I worked on my web site last night.
I am drinking cafe feminino this morning.
[just practicing in case I decide to make greater use of Twitter 😉 ]
