R. Alex Whitlock posted
Ten Things I Believe Bloggers Do Wrong. It's a thought provoking list.
I've recently started a blog that specializes in covering my governor. I have been searching for political blogs within the state. One thing I've noticed is that many of the political blogs only cover national issues. So the one thing I would add to Whitlock's list is that a blog should have a specialty.
What pet peeves do you have about blogs and blogging?
- Only link to what we've already read and only say what we've already heard.
- False modesty.
- Clearing the archives.
- Become overly concerning yourself with blogging "rules."
- Fail to follow basic punctuation rules.
- Substitute slang for ideas.
- Fail to take advantage of 95% of the blogosphere.
- Become a one-note charlie.
- Decline to put up an "about the author" link.
- Decline to participate in their own comments section.