wordcast addiction…are you a victim?
March 15, 2007
So recently, I have noticed that there is apparently a secret world of folks that consider themselves “bloggers.” This seems like a fairly harmless group of people. They share their lives, quirky insights, revelations, and sometimes just good information. The world of blogging is interesting because it draws and builds community with those that would otherwise not communicate with each other. I love that! I myself enjoy an occasional walk through someone elses blog. However, there is a small group of bloggers that take the occasional walk or posting a bit too far. This profile is what I would consider the blog addict. As I watch my husband enter into the world of blogging, I have seen some interesting habits being to develop.
…Thougths from a semi-concerned wife
March 15, 2007 at 4:19 pm
Amanda,
Blogging has definitely opened communication and caused people to grow in Christ and to grow as friends. Last year I had a friend in another city die, I meet this person in person introduced by friends once. We contacted through blogging and when he died I lost a real friend. That amazed me the sense of loss. In the House of Prayer with so many activities and people heading different directions it would be easy to have a small circle of friends. Blogging branches that out, I now know night watchers that I would have only seen in passing.
Addiction? What we call addicition is simply human propensity to over indulge on something. So it is certainly possible. Like everything we all have to discover limits and boundaries.
Its a reall valid point your bring up…thanks for causing us all to set it before the Lord too. Lord, remove all that hinders love!
March 15, 2007 at 5:26 pm
I can feel what you’re saying…
if you would have asked me 5months ago about blogging/wordcasting/whatever i would say “nooo way!”
but here i am casting my words on the web, and i like it so far.
aaand i know for myself that what you’re saying is true.
like chris said, we should set it before the Lord!
bless you Amanda!
March 15, 2007 at 5:27 pm
Chris: This post was developed more from a humorous persepective. I think it is funny how things just “catch on” and then become the “new pink” so-to-speak. I actually enjoy the wordcasting world because of how community is formed with people you would ordinarily not speak to or see. Also the wealth of revelation form those that are spending time withthe Lord. It is just interesting how consuming it can be if we are not careful or aware of our motives for doing it.-just some thoughts-Amanda
March 15, 2007 at 9:09 pm
Hi my name is Ben Hailstone and I am a Wordcast addict.
March 15, 2007 at 9:23 pm
I think “wordcasting” has become a fad. It’s a positive fad; IHOPers have a lot of good stuff to say, and we’re creating more dialogue and community. But in a year we will see how many are still blogging. My prediction is that ten to twenty people will still be posting solid, articulate posts on a regular basis.
Although when Bohlender stopped writing, I was shaken to my very core. :-P
March 16, 2007 at 4:53 am
Amanda,
It’s funny that you said this yesterday. I personally know very few people that blog or keep up with them via this “wordcast” thingy, at least. The wonder I have though, is what the random viewers are doing. I actually felt led to close my blog the other day because it seemed as though someone was getting all in my links in a strange sort of way. It made me feel a little weird, since I haven’t used it as much of a communication tool… still makes me wonder :)
thanks for your thoughts Amanda !
March 16, 2007 at 5:03 am
as a matter of fact, i can’t figure out how to allow only certain users… do you happen to know how?
thx
k
March 16, 2007 at 5:33 am
katie: i think you can require a login and password for certain pages of you blog. look for the option in features or options tabs.