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November 1, 2005
Blog vs. Message Board
I posted this on my blog and felt it belonged here too. It is just a discussion on two very similar forms of media. It's a little rough, as I just plowed into the writing of it (i.e. sorry for typos I missed), but I think it gets the message accross. It reminds me a bit of the idea of Web 2.0 and Web 1.0
Blog vs. Message Board
I often think about this, being a fan and user of the message board more than the blog. It's what I grew up with, and thus what I understand more. Not to say that the blog is much more complex, but it's simply new and noticably different.
Message board:
Several users/posters
One central topic to discuss.
Blog:
One primary user/poster (though others may reply)
All topics of discussion possible
The two are in essence the same. One main post, then others can reply and a discussion cn go on. Being a topic person more than an individual person (no jokes, please), I gravitate toward the message board again. I'm sure one can do a search of blogs on a site for a topic, but it seems like much more hassle than it's worth.
I also find it amusing that people use blogs as a social thing, where really it is much less social than a message board (or at least less easy to use socially).
I am curious what others think on this subject. Do you prefer the message board or the blog for communicating, information gathering, social discussions, or any other uses? Also, why?
Posted by Kevin Bahler at November 1, 2005 1:57 AM
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