According to this BBC story, the term weblog was coined by Jorn Barger 10 years ago on this day. I have no idea when Webster and Oxford officially added it to the dictionaries. I do know there wasn’t any software savvy enough to execute a weblog effectively. Most sites that read like a daily journal usually followed the format employed by Suck.com (out of business since 2001) and the tools cut down on the spontaneity.
Again, I want to make it clear about my site. I use weblog software to speed up the process of posting stories yet it isn’t meant to be interpreted as one. To me, a “real” weblog gives off a diary vibe filled with whiny “boo hoo” tales from the author. Sure there are political ones I read which share my political leanings yet they can wear thin because I prefer essays and articles over rants.