Wayne TullyDecide who you want to be
September 28th 2006 23:58
Let's talk about truth. Simple enough, you say. But, here's the not-so-simple dilemma: When blogging, do you infuse all of your posts only with comments and claims that are factually accurate? Or, do you succumb to the siren songs of sensationalism, plagiarism or flat-out falsehoods?
In my judgment this is a fundamental standard that every blogger must come to terms with, to wit: Shall I be a reservoir of factual, proveable information, or will I write with little regard for the truth?
One can make the case for both approaches. It is entirely possible to craft a blog from the depths of one's imagination. But, don't pass off such postings as anything other then pure fiction. Indeed, properly labeled, such a blog can be extremely popular in the hands of a gifted, imaginative writer.
On the other hand (and this represents the vast majority of blogs), people tend to write the truth. It's the stuff that opinions are made of, or a heartful endorsement, a thoughtful observation, a deeply felt sense of indignation.
Successful writers write what they know. This is true for most every kind of missive, from books to poetry to blogs. Keep this in mind the next time you're tempted to make up a sensational charge about someone or stretch the truth about your sex life or your uncle's political pursuasion. Now, get writing!
In my judgment this is a fundamental standard that every blogger must come to terms with, to wit: Shall I be a reservoir of factual, proveable information, or will I write with little regard for the truth?
One can make the case for both approaches. It is entirely possible to craft a blog from the depths of one's imagination. But, don't pass off such postings as anything other then pure fiction. Indeed, properly labeled, such a blog can be extremely popular in the hands of a gifted, imaginative writer.
On the other hand (and this represents the vast majority of blogs), people tend to write the truth. It's the stuff that opinions are made of, or a heartful endorsement, a thoughtful observation, a deeply felt sense of indignation.
Successful writers write what they know. This is true for most every kind of missive, from books to poetry to blogs. Keep this in mind the next time you're tempted to make up a sensational charge about someone or stretch the truth about your sex life or your uncle's political pursuasion. Now, get writing!
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