Jim Nielsen reflects on how blogging often involves simply stating the obvious, highlighting John Gruber’s critique of intrusive website popups that hinder content access. He suggests that sharing these seemingly obvious observations can be valuable because such everyday annoyances often go unspoken, making posts that address them some of the most insightful and resonant. Ultimately, Nielsen sees a key aspect of blogging as the willingness to voice what others might overlook or accept silently.
https://blog.jim-nielsen.com/2026/blogging-stating-the-obvious/