www.thoughtleader.co.za/

Who is the blogger?
>>Thought Leader

Who does the site belong to?
>>Mail & Guardian Online

Who writes?
>>There are a range of writers. Siyabonga Ntshingila, Coenraad Bezuidenhout, Sentletse

Diyakanyo and Bernard Allen are just to name a few.

www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/Swine_flu/article6737507.ece

Who is the blogger?
>>Anjana Ahuja

Who does the site belong to?
>>Times Online

Who writes?
>>Anjana Ahuja appears to be the main writer and there are also people who comment on her

article.

www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog

Who is the blogger?

>>The Sport Blog

Who does the site belong to?
>>The Guardian

Who writes?
>>There appears to be many different sport writers posting their articles as well as posts by

the public.

www.southafrica.worldcupblog.org/

Who is the blogger?
>>Daryl, seems to be the main blogger who initiated the place where the fans could express

themselves.

Who does the site belong to?
>>World Cup Blog South Africa 2010

Who writes?
>>The Bafana Bafana fans who are looking forward to the 2010 worldcup. They can express

their feelings and opinions about the upcoming event.

www.blogs.indiewire.com/anthony/

Who is the blogger?
>>Anthony Kaufman

Who does the site belong to?
>>indieWIRE Blog Network

Who writes?
>>Anthony Kaufman

www.indiefilmbloggersmovie.blogspot.com/

Who is the blogger?
>>Sujewa Ekanayake

Who does the site belong to?
>>Indie Film Blogger Road Trip

Who writes?
>>Sujewa Ekanayake

Sujewa Ekanayake is an avid blogger who has been blogging since October 2004. His blog has received an estimation of 7100 views which proves that his topics arouse interest within quite a number of people. He works as a filmmaker and can be found in Brooklyn, New york. He is an enthusiast for valuable and attention-grabbing movies.

Sujewa Ekanayake is ideal to be a blog writer seeing as his occupation (filmmaker) makes him knowledgeable about the topics he blogs about. Some of his topics are as follows: "Stranger than Hollywood", "Filmmaking for the poor" and many more. I think he can relate to the public who are made up of aspiring filmmakers and those who are interested in films and cinema because one of his dimensions deals with low-budget films and would be useful to give tips to the viewers of the blog. He writes what he is passionate about and therefore, tying in with the freedom of expression and blogging, this is a good way to express his thoughts.

Blogging... freedom of speech to the max!

Blogging... the term used to portray websites that keep a continuous data base of information.

From a social perspective, blogging is good for a more citizenship reporting approach. Freedom of speech allows us autonomy to state views and ideas unrestricted, and principally without trepidation of retribution. It means that we can express our thoughts and opinions regarding any topic we choose, without being restricted by any authority. However, even with this right and 'freedom' there are also limits and boundaries in certain forms and genre of media. A newspaper makes for a relevant and appropriate example in this instance. A journalist's profession entails reporting on current newsworthy issues; however, they have to stick to the facts and can't always blatantly express their personal opinions. Therefore it is clear that newspapers are controlled by laws which prohibit them from indulging in extensive freedom to express explicitly; unlike blogging. Back to the topic, the reason why blogging is an important form of new media is then revealed. It gives one the chance to express one's personal views on any subject matter you wish; you may speak your mind. It is a way in which freedom of speech is used at its utmost. Obviously with this amount of leeway one cannot always believe and deem whatever may be blogged as truthful. Topics that may still be considered as taboo in some cultures and situations may be voiced through blog. It allows us to explore territory which is not often, if at all, ventured through in newspaper media. It is also a way for the public to connect with each other, share stories and thoughts. Unrestricted interaction and expression... freedom of speech to the max!