Are You Addicted to Blogging?

Posted on May 10, 2005

A Knight Ridder newspaper article on the FSUnews.com website reports that blogging can be addicting. Some bloggers become obsessed with updating their blogs. The article mentions Cooking With Amy blogger Amy Sherman who would worry about her blog's traffic late at night. The article also discusses several bloggers who worry about their blogging obsession.

What starts out as a hobby for some can end up permeating their lives and minds. Some of the diarists post repeatedly throughout the day, juggle several blogs and feel anxious if they don't write. Most dedicated bloggers say the endeavor has enriched their lives, but some worry about finding balance and keeping their obsession in check.

So how do you know if you have blog addiction? The article describes this test:

Among bloggers, addiction is a running joke. One even offered a checklist: "You are addicted to blogging if you answer 'yes' to at least three of the following questions," Joi Ito, a Japanese venture capitalist with Silicon Valley ties, wrote on his blog (joi.ito.com). "Do you think about everything in terms of whether it will make a good blog entry? Do you keep your computer in standby mode beside your bed and wake up at 2 a.m. to blog? Do you skip lunch and blog instead?"

Thinking of blog ideas during the day -- that's probably ok. But skipping meals is not healthy.