Blogs
Why are Blogs popular? First off I believe it comes from the human need to share their opinion. That's exactly why CTN with THRIVE.
Blog is a contraction of the term "Web log". Blogging is another forum to open discussion of political issues. Often more raw and emotional than the controlled CTN Discussions. News organizations and public officials are often moved by the comments of voting public. It adds depth to the site, quick interactivity for the public, and the opportunity to network.
If we look at Blogs as a less structured. More Free Form... quicker posting, less formatting. Accessible from all resources. And a way to quickly become part of the Blogosphere.
Tools available at CTN to create Blogs triggered by CTN Discussions create and interactive community, and encourage debate.
