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Why Women Blog Less Than Men

Hostile, 'Wild West' atmosphere keeps many away

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 27, 2009 5:47 PM CDT

(Newser) – Women dominate social media—they use Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace much more than men. But not blogging: 67% of bloggers are male, one survey shows. Why? Because "the Internet still feels like the Wild West," writes Melissa Clouthier, where differences of opinion can...   Read full story »

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