What are Blogs?

A relatively recent phenomenon, blogs are considered the ultimate outlet for free expression.

The term "blog" stands for web log also known as a personal web site, usually maintained by an individual, with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video.  Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order.

Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries.  So the question is if Blogging can be considered a form of journalism?

According to James Foust, the author of Online Journalism, blogs represent the true promise of the internet, allowing millions of voices to be heard on a nearly infinite array of topics.  

For independent bloggers, there are no gatekeepers.

Thus, blogs have the potential of modeling what journalism will resemble generations from now.  It will be a marketplace for ideas, unfiltered by media corporations and editors.