While both articles covered possible risks that are inherent with blogging I still would say that blogging is still a valuable tool that can be used in a professional setting. I think that the main thing to concern ourselves here is with content. You know that your work is going to be placed on a platform to been see, discussed, and criticized. So don't find it surprising that if you voice an opinion that some people might not like and respond accordingly. In the case of the article against blogging, the author would have hopefully know that the people that targeted her out on posting her blog site were doing so for a reason. She knew that there was going to be a side not wanting this publicized but she blogged about it anyway. She pushed back and arguably got what she wanted- a high volume response to the issue. However, she did not anticipate the negative repercussions that would follow from this.
Therefore, I would argue if you decide to take a risk and use blogging as a way to connect and share in your classroom and greater world, be cautious. You obviously must assume that everyone is reading it. If someone is mentioned, you must assume that they will be reading it. However, what is more likely is that if you have an expressed opinion on something, you have to be aware of the opposite side is and if their upset feelings will cost you your job.
That being said I think that sharing ideas and opinions is important and blogging is a great way to stir up good dialogues and discussions. I know for me I would use a blog to possibly talk about different labs and theories. If you keep your blogs straightforward and safe in this profession I think it will be very beneficial.
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