With rapid advances in communication technology, there are more and more activities made available for our social animal race. The Internet offers new windows to view the world and has permanently altered the communication experience. The Internet knows of no distance as it connects millions of users worldwide.
From personal diary entries, blogging has evolved from its humble origins into a widely used marketing tool. You are only ever just a few clicks away from the ideas, information and opinions of individuals.
"Citizen Journalist" explores the blogging practices of A. Fatih Syuhud, an Indonesian blogger hailed as the pioneer of English blogging in his native country. Ranked as a top Indonesian blogger, Syuhud has quickly risen to fame within the blogging community due to his passion for writing. The author closely observes Syuhud's citizen journalism efforts and innovative use of the Internet to promote himself.