The blog is dying, or at least losing its luster.

Blogs used to be a oasis, where you can express your thoughts freely. But blogging nowadays is not as prestigious as it was 4 years ago. The blogosphere has become a place dominated by professional writers, ghostwriters, mediocre authors, and marketing策划companies. As an individual blogger, it's very difficult for you to attract any attention. Meanwhile, better new media keep emerging, such as Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, etc., where you can always find better places for self-expression.