Comments on: Are You an Introverted Blogger?

By: Jean

Jean — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:33:01 +0000

I write for a living and I’m an introvert (happened upon this Googling INFP because I was feeling such the weirdo today after thinking about how I can only stand to talk to other people for so long). I don’t blog, but I used to be addicted to a topical message board. I considered it my community. I lurked for a long time, and when I finally got the courage to start posting anonymously, I would often have long, drawn out posts that were far too expressive and revealing. I was overly sensitive about the reactions (or lack of reactions) from other board members.

Even though we are inward types, I think we still long to connect with others and have our thoughts and ideas validated in a way we can manage. Boards and blogs allow us to do that in a safe way — we can reveal ourselves in bits and pieces, and, if we need to, turn off the computer when we’ve had enough of others.

By: Mika-Katsu

Mika-Katsu — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:13:46 +0000

I am very introverted around many…though with my family, I can be a more comfortable…

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:54:13 +0000

I am one these extremely introvert people - but I really don’t see myself as an introvert blogger as the web is a great tool for introvert people to express themselves. At the web we always have a choice when to deal with other people, and it fits more with the one on one socialization that we prefer.

By: Mark Smith

Mark Smith — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:56:21 +0000

I’m an INFP with a strong I, and I blog. I guess I qualify.

My blog doesn’t get many comments, leading me to wonder whether anybody is paying attention to it. I really wish I could get people to leave more comments so that I get the affirmation that I need.

By: Chrisos

Chrisos — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:44:53 +0000

I am INTJ, and yes, although I enjoy having an colorful and busy social life, I need to be alone, on myself, to focus and reload my batteries.

The blogosphere is not representative of the “real life”, this is why populations’ representations are diferent.

By: Max

Max — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 04:05:38 +0000

I agree with Kirylin. Yes, I am totally introverted. There are times when I really feel naked and powerless when I post out there. I always wonder what my visitors are thinking when they read my posts. Even a small bit of appreciation helps

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By: jim

jim — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:36:41 +0000

Yes, Yes, YES!!! I’m an introvert (IST/FJ)…

Part of the reason I started blogging in the first place was so that those who know me but whom I’m apart from geographically could keep up with me, to lessen my quilt about not picking up the phone (which I just hate doing…)

It was also an easier way for me to thoughtfully work out and say what’s on my mind about particular issues and concerns.

I love blogging, but I’m with Susan though, my introversion does not lead me to be ultra-sensitive to criticism. And my self-esteem is quite fine thank you.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:18:12 +0000

The article is really disappointing. To suggest that introverts, as a group, are “extremely sensitive” to criticism and that they have lower-than-average self-esteem is so misleading. I am a very proud ISTJ. I think I take criticism as well as the next person and my self-esteem is just fine, thank you very much. And is the idea of introverts being attracted to blogging all that new? I just wish the article had not intimated that introverts have something wrong with them that they need to overcome.

By: Mythophile

Mythophile — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:13:16 +0000

I always score very high as an introvert.

I would guess the vast majority of bloggers are what Myers-Briggs would call INFP, as this personality type has the strongest writing skills and a natural ability to convey ideas in ways others understand. Most commercial writers come from this type.

I’m willing to bet the majority of tech bloggers are NTs and the how-to and personal bloggers are NFs.