For a start, my wife does not use the computer and is definitely uninterested in what I write... which is noticeable from the freedom of what little I write concerning her. Even friends and relatives who use computers, do not necessary visit my site, especially Chinese educated ones.
Take it from me that unless they are also well versed in English as well, Chinese educated youngsters especially, find reading English a chore rather than something stimulating. If ever they visit an English blogsite, it is more for the pictures or videos. Just imagine, in Malaysia, around 90% of Chinese are attending Chinese medium schools! This would effectively take out at least half of them (internet surfers) as potential visitors, even if your site is as popular (in terms of hits) as Che Det! Similarly, Malay or Indian students who are not well versed in English are likely not to visit too. Anyway, a lot depends on the type of blog and the interest of the people. Sopo sites attract those who are interested in such subjects. Well known film stars and singers will naturally attract millions of fans. Sex or scandal will naturally attract visitors to any blogsite and I am sure they are the last thing to wish for, and certainly unstoppable when it happens!
I have also noticed how Astro has the effect of reducing the number of people watching mainstream television programmes, including news broadcasts. Most people are interested in watching serials and currently, the World Cup football matches.
I started from scratch and learned as I went along. I am sure someone savvy in IT can tell I have many limitations in the way I use the tools that are available. It is meant to be a journal of what interests me on each day and I felt it necessary to put it down for future reference by family members. Anything more is already a bonus.
A few friends like Bayi (who is not a baby nor a Punjabi), Man with two organs, and others have forwarded interesting stuff regularly to inspire me. What I enjoy most, if possible, is to be able to alter content or arrangement and come up with a different but more interesting title instead. It is nice to imagine myself as reporter, proof-reader, copywriter and editor rolled in one! Thanks to Blogger for giving me this opportunity and facility!
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