We Were Born Between 1978 and 1988. Oh, and We’re Bloggers.
I recently joined the Ning community Twenty Something Bloggers. You may have noticed the little badges in my sidebar, proudly displaying that I am in my 20s and a fan of that there blogosphere thang.
I think it’s important that young people not only spend time reading and consuming the content that our older blogging (podcasting, vlogging, etc.) mentors are creating, but that we make sure to look around and see what our twenty-something counterparts are producing as well. NOTE: for the sake of clarity, the word “older” in the previous sentence simply refers to the state of being 30+ years old. This term should not be confused with the word “elderly” or any synonym thereof…
If you go to the site and browse the members, you’ll find that there are a lot of different interests and focus points within this community. One thing I love about blogging (cheesy as it is), is that we can all open each other’s eyes to new perspectives and ideas. I mean, I’m hearing music I never would have known about, reading about things I would never say publicly, feeling connected with people I never knew existed–blows my mind sometimes. I’m really looking forward to making new friends in this space and getting an inside look at what my peers are passionate about. We’re all becoming adults and truly finding our voices together, which makes for a very sexy place.
Join us?
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Ahem,
First of all - this is a great post Amanda.
It’s great for a couple of reasons.
1. It shows that the internet is now taking on its first true “next generation” and not just the people who were there when it began - like me.
2. The sharing of perspectives and ideas - that’s great to read knowing that you and your generation will have a global viewpoint at your disposal.
3. It shows that while you are appreciative of what has came before you, you are also standing up to claim your own spot in this wild mix of bits and bytes.
Blog on!