Preaching to the choir

I am my own choir. I am having a talk with myself about blogging. You are welcome to listen in to my Q & A:


What draws an audience of online readers?

1. new information
2. good writing
3. readability

What is the shelf-life of a current issue?

1. usually if it is an event it is old when TV no longer covers it
2. if it is a conflict, it is news until it is resolved
3. as long as leaders are talking about it it is current

What is the main point of a political blog?

1. to state partisan views
2. to attract like-minded readers
3. to add to the discussion

How does one avoid bias, or is it at all necessary?

1. partisan bias is understandable, but sticking to the truth is essential
2. bias is evident just by the choice of subjects
3. speaking in good faith means sometimes finding common ground with an opponent

Can someone's mind be changed by a blogger's argument?

1. presenting new undisputable facts can change minds
2. an argument logically presented can at times be useful
3. Argument just for the sake of maintaining conflict isn't useful

Should the blogger avoid jumping on the bandwagon of similar views?

1. it is tempting to find people that have your same blind spots, because being alone is not easy
2. it is not good faith to agree just for the sake of agreement
3. agreement alone does not measureably advance the discussion

AMEN.