The Blog as a third space

I feel like the blog can definitely function as a third place. It's not necessarily a "home away from home," because it's probably not where I would choose to spend a good chunk of time; however it does qualify as a third space in other categories. It's definitely not acessable to others, since if someone isn't in this class, I doubt they'll be allowed to participate, but in every other aspect, it can be a third space. First of all, I believe that the blog is on neutral ground and is an equalizer. Everyone's opinion is (or at least should be) valued equally. The main activity of the blog is conversation, which helps everyone to build social capital, both by bonding to people that may be like us and bridging to people who are unlike ourselves. Hopefully, we can keep the mood playful and focus on the conversation!!