Death by Blogging

Who knew that one of the biggest crazes to hit the Internet has been the very cause of potential stress-induced death? In the New York Times article about professional bloggers who blog until they, literally, drop, it is mentioned how the constant stream of news, information, and the immediate response that is required by bloggers, is causing more than just communication.

I never thought blogging would become so big, especially when it first started.  It seems as though blogging has almost skipped the age group that I am in, because none of my friends or peers really seem to be blogging, unless it required for a class.

Many adults however, are huge fans of blogging, and even people in their 60’s and 70’s who are computer savvy are blogging.  The CEO of Marriott Hotels has even started a craze for hotel managers or owners to have a frequently updated blog about what the hotel is doing, any goings-on, etc. Also, many adults are blogging for fun, writing about anything and everything. 

Younger kids are also blogging, and take much more pride (and spend more time) on Internet sites where they maintain these entries, even if it is just facebook or myspace, and not an actual blog site. I think that it is crazy how advanced the younger generation is- they know more about computers and technology than I do!

I really hope that this blog-stress does not trickle down to younger (or older) bloggers, because if blogging really is the cause for stress, or even death, than kids who are constantly updating, blogging, posting, etc. may have to (gasp!) cut down on their Internet time, and return to normal childhood activities like sports, and hanging out in person with friends.