When blogging became a thing, people started using it for their own purposes. Blogging could be a way to express thoughts and feelings that one might not be able to in day-to-day life because of career or family obligations, but also could serve as a way to connect with friends and family when they were living internationally.

Blogging has allowed shy people the opportunity to talk about what they care about without fear of judgment or criticism from others who may misunderstand them. It has given introverted individuals the chance to express themselves more freely than they would otherwise be able to do so in daily life due to social anxiety or personal embarrassment.