Maybe I’m the only one who feels this way, but blogging has become mechanical. It has lost the charm and finesse that once made it so delightful and personal. At what point did this mysterious and intriguing world of blogging disconnect from its audience? I can’t pinpoint it exactly, but it seems to have slipped away.
And who has been left behind? The everyday reader. The person who enjoys scrolling through posts filled with human moments—vacations, family photos, and friendly advice. It feels a bit like that moment you realize the friendly voice on the other end of the phone has been replaced by an automated system. You think, “Can I just speak to a human, please?”
Katherine Harmon of Scientific American once wrote about the importance of the human touch in child development. She explained how children deprived of emotional and physical attention face higher risks of behavioral, emotional, and social issues. The same could be said of blogging. Without genuine human engagement, the blogosphere feels cold and disconnected, like an orphanage that’s lost its ability to interact meaningfully with its children.
Lately, I’ve visited other sites that seem to be mere dumping grounds for blogs and videos. There’s so much self-promotion, and so little engagement with others. Does anyone actually read each other’s blogs anymore, or do we just drop off our content and walk away, indifferent to others’ stories?
It’s something to think about.
The Three Commandments of Blogging:
1. Don’t write blogs you wouldn’t want to read yourself.
2. Be considerate to your readers—keep it concise.
3. Share your platform and promote the blogs you love.
In conclusion, we need to bring the community spirit back to blogging. Don’t just blog for personal gain—engage with others. Blogging shouldn’t be a lonely, mechanical process. There’s nothing wrong with self-promotion, but if you’re the only one in your echo chamber, it makes for a lonely existence.
Let’s keep the human touch alive in blogging
Mike Anthoni Host of Making An Imapct Christian Podcast show
