Why I haven’t been blogging

January 2, 2009 | 3 comments | Tweet This

I have had some of you ask why I haven’t been blogging as much recently which hasn’t completely been a conscious decision, but more of a natural change in behaviour.  Those of you who know me well will know that I tweet…..a lot.  When I see something that I really like and want to share,  I post it in 140 characters to Twitter.  Because i’ve already shared it with my community (my quicker community) I don’t always feel the need to then write another 200 words to back up my tweet.  Another reason I have gone quiet is that in the run up to Christmas, I started attending more evening events such as Malcom Gladwell, Adam Curtis at 176, Amplified08, Primal Scream, Chinwag Digital Futures, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Webbys, Us Now film launch, The Future of Music, One Dot Zero, Open 2gether, INQ launch, various Tipped events amongst other Twitter/Blogger meet ups.  At these events, I have met some great people and have been able to develop deeper connections with them quicker through face to face meetings.  I will start to blog more frequently now the holidays are over, but as 2008 became my year of Twitter, I think 2009 will see me do a 360 and go back offline to build more personal relationships.

Posted by Jamie Coomber | Filed Under Blog, Community, Events, Experiential  | 3 comments | Tweet This

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3 Responses to “Why I haven’t been blogging”

  1. neilperkin on January 2nd, 2009 5:53

    Funny how these things find their own place isn't it - how we end up using all the different tools around for different stuff. But you're right - no substitute for face to face meets. Happy New Year Jamie

  2. Jaz Cummins on January 2nd, 2009 8:25

    I know what you mean - wondering what's the best use of time. I think there will be a few more people 'resting' their blogs officially this year, having tailed off due to twitter, more events, guest-blogging elsewhere etc.

    Ah well, hopefully see you more in 'real life' in 09 then - happy new year!

  3. Dhiren on January 4th, 2009 10:36

    Completely agree, I wrote a similar post over the holidays.

    I've always used my blog as a public scrap book as opposed to a "relationship building tool", some place to stash thoughts, findings and things people in the office might find interesting.

    Happy 09!

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