Comments on: What Makes a Good Blog?

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:35:21 +0000

Thanks for the shout out! I have been meaning to comment on the blog but I didn’t want to mess up any settings on YOUR computer! At least I can do it like a normal person now.

I like blogs that entertain, or provoke thought, or teach. I’m kind of puzzled, though…there are some “successful” blogs out there that are difficult to read, like the person’s been amped up on energy drinks all night. What do they do that draws an audience? Perhaps that’s not for me to answer.

p.s. Thanks for helping me with my computer situation! I still owe you & Big D Gordon Biersch and now Vino or something.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:40:04 +0000

Mahalo for the inclusion. I agree with Margo that thoughtful, articulate writing is a big part of what draws me to a blog. Credibility, to be sure, is always a concern. But for many of us, I’m sure, the authenticity of voice, the expression of a person and not an abstract construct, is at the heart of everything. When we feel a personal connection with an author, their message is that much more compelling, effective, and rewarding. That’s what sparks meaningful conversation, ultimately.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:13:54 +0000

My favorite blogs find a way to pull me in with what they’re saying. Nathan’s right it’s the passion that shows thru.

By: Kehau

Kehau — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:41:00 +0000

Ikaika Hussey has a blog at http://ikaikahussey.wordpress.com/

By: Shawn (aka hulamom)

Shawn (aka hulamom) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:23:47 +0000

What a beautiful blog! Mahalo for sharing! I’m no expert on blogging, having just started a personal one myself but I agree that blogs with “personality” bring me back time after time. I read the occasional trade or tech blog but they are so boring that I find what I need and leave the site. For me personally, blogging has allowed me to exercise my creative writing. Something I don’t get to do very often at work.

By: Damon Tucker

Damon Tucker — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:20:31 +0000

Very interesting subject matter.

Andy Parx wrote up a column about this where me and another blogger were the subject matter of almost the same discussion.

But basically “blogger vs. journalist” schpeel again.

http://parxnewsdaily.blogspot.com/2009/01/hounding-newshounds.html

By: jeff

jeff — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:42:30 +0000

http://www.uhm-nativehawaiianlaw.blogspot.com/

By: David

David — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:30:06 +0000

I think a good blog is one that gets you thinking and wishing youu had thought of that

By: welakahau

welakahau — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:01:45 +0000

Maoli World is also trying to get conversations started – http://www.maoliworld.com/profiles/blogs/does-being-a-native-hawaiian

By: ainaaloha

ainaaloha — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:33:00 +0000

Aloha Nathan,
Mahalo for the thoughtful response and the kind words. They are much appreciated.
MJ et al