Free Writing on Blogs: Only an Illusion?

Posted by Karlo.PinoyBlogero on September 12th, 2007 18 Comments »

Blogging is a mode of expression where people are given the chance to express their thoughts and opinions easily to an online audience.
Indeed, blogging is a tool where we can express our thoughts freely without any limitations. We are not restricted with the rules in writing unless we choose to. We can have wrong grammars, [...]

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Hosted vs. Stand Alone Blog Platforms: Overview

Posted by Karlo.PinoyBlogero on August 28th, 2007 13 Comments »

This post is a part of PinoyBlogero’s “Starting out a New Blog” Series. The said series contains step by step tips and guides in helping bloggers create a new blog.

First things first, what is a Blog Platform?
Back at the time when blogs were still in the form of online journals, users had to go through [...]

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The Blogosphere: A Battlefield of Ideas and Opinions

Posted by Karlo.PinoyBlogero on August 20th, 2007 18 Comments »

Over the past few weeks, the Pinoy blogosphere has witnessed how minds have clashed against each other over a number of controversial issues that had been brought up by those who are concerned. Attacks were thrown back and forth from opposing parties. Some were hit, others continued to move on. Defenses were strengthened and personal [...]

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What Makes A Blog Influential?

Posted by Karlo.PinoyBlogero on August 10th, 2007 17 Comments »

The recently concluded top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2007 writing project caused quite a buzz in the blogosphere over the past few days. It has gathered quite a few criticisms and questions concerning the integrity of the contest and its results.
But wait! Don’t click the close button just yet! I’m not going to bore [...]

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5 Reasons Why Visitors Hardly Comment On Your Posts

Posted by Karlo.PinoyBlogero on August 8th, 2007 46 Comments »

“Hi po Pinoy Blogero. I need your help. I have a very large readership on my blog but I only get a handful of comments from them. Sometimes I only receive 2-3 comments on my posts. Why is this so?”
Having lots of comments per post is a healthy sign of a blog’s growth. But of [...]

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Help! My Blog is Being Attacked! – Types of Blog Attacks

Posted by Karlo.PinoyBlogero on August 3rd, 2007 28 Comments »

Reporter: We’re here on the outskirts of the blogosphere, witnessing how a terrible monster is slowly wreaking havoc on every blog in its wake. As you can see, ladies and gentlemen, the monster spews out harsh comments from its mouth causing casualties of broken egos and enthusiasm that count up to millions. What is this [...]

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Let me see. What should I write here?
I am a person who strongly believes that everything in this world is perfectly balanced. In spite of the constant changes that the world undergoes everyday, balance is maintained through the Principle of Equivalent Trade.
The principle states that when an entity loses/gains something, it must also gain/lose [...]

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High Society Blogging?

Posted by Karlo.PinoyBlogero on July 11th, 2007 40 Comments »

During the time that I was still getting myself familiar with blogging, I have always thought that blogging is only exclusive to the members of high society. Something like a past time for those coños living in Ayala when they get tired of spending their cash on not-so-important things.
Why did I have such a [...]

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Why You Should Attend Blogger Meet-ups

Posted by Karlo.PinoyBlogero on July 3rd, 2007 36 Comments »

Later tonight, I will be attending the “Taste Asia” event that will be held at SM Mall of Asia. It is an event where over a hundred of bloggers from the Pinoy blogosphere were invited for a night of (free) food and fun.
Being a blogger who focuses on the Pinoy blogosphere, I would be a [...]

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I was checking my blog stats last night when I noticed something that was in need of my attention. It dated back in June 20 of this year. The line graph that was supposedly heading upwards fell for a bit then started climbing up again.
Ever since the start of classes for the school year of [...]

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Why Do You Blog?

Posted by Karlo.PinoyBlogero on June 24th, 2007 15 Comments »

This is a question that I asked myself after I have read a chapter from the bestselling philosphical book, Sophie’s World. It was stated there that Philosophers with great minds are curious in nature. It is through asking of questions that they acquire answers and gain knowledge. This has initiated critical thinking and led to [...]

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