BLOGS: Reality TV for readers???

As far as blogging goes, I'm a relative newcomer.  As a matter of fact, I'm a newbie in quite a large portion of the social media realm.  What I've gathered thus far, is that blogging is closely related to Reality TV.


With all due respect, there are tens of thousands of bloggers out there who are experts in one or more fields and whose blogs are representative of that.  Just as there are regularly programmed documentaries or other informative, historical, and educational series on TV.  There are also authors and musicians whose blogs may correspond to regular network sitcoms, dramas, awards shows, concerts, etc.  I am not likening these to Reality TV.


Still there are scores and scores of bloggers that are just writing whatever comes to mind (I happen to be one of them).  Some purists or pro-bloggers may even look down on this approach.  I hope not, but everyone is entitled to their opinion.  In this way, readers are participating in the reality of the individual blogger's life and experiences.  I for one find it interesting reading the way others go about their days and what they feel is interesting to write about.


No one can argue how popular the Reality TV genre has become.  There are several shows I despise, in all honesty, most of them.  I'll go as far as to say I am not a fan, overall.  However, there are a few that I enjoy quite a bit.  I watch these shows regularly.  Most of the "stars" of these shows were not famous.  They became famous because of their show.  I, like most other bloggers, am not famous.  Yet, because of social media and it's tools, we get thousands of hits on our blogs.  In that way, we have become famous.


Ironic, that in a small way I am benefiting from a concept I have never really been a fan of...


The more you think about it, the more similarities you can draw.
I find it fascinating.
Still, I must say, it is extremely rewarding to know that others are interested in what I have to say.  For that, I must say "Thank you!" to everyone who has taken the time to read this post or any other I have written or will write.


Happy blogging!