Metablogging

Recently, an orthopedic surgeon published a TIME article that was lambasted by the blogging community. His article complained about the "Googling" patient (who researches everything and challenges the doctor on every issue), and many advocates for patient rights found his article distasteful. Similarly, I read the blog of an emergency medicine doctor whose readers find him so offensive they've threatened to sue; yet, he trudges on with a growing fan base and growing opposition. You love him or you hate him. I realized that writing and blogging really puts yourself out there. It's a risk; people will disagree with your opinions, think you're absurd, argue with your ideas. Blogging is not easy, and I really respect the courage of my friends who are able to put themselves out there in this faceless and public world.