We also have Members' Encyclopedia, which, in my opinion, kind of eliminates the need for blogs. Most people seem to use these stuff for personal reasons (e.g. asking for help, what they've been up to lately, etc), but I believe they could use Encyclopedia for that, too, sort of, can't they? I understand it's more about getting to know people, but I have seen some members do those things there. Only major difference between blogs and Encyclopedia is that one's public, and the other's available only to supporters, staff, and a select group of others (those who have 3,000 posts or something; don't exactly remember). I have nothing against them, though. Personally may not use either of them, but others do, and they seem to be enjoying them as well; I really like that! 8)