[unearth3d]

Depends how much people like to (or need to) reach out. I don't think it's mainly technical. I started late in my profession (land planning / ecology) while most started during uni so grew up with their network so they don't need to develop one - that's part of what I think is going on.

Also I don't see many traditional professionals as wanting to reach out and I find it enjoyable, and remunerative.

I have a wordpress blog (found via bt w3 site) and two twitters so not too walled that helps me reach out and be more findable. Self-hosting would take me too long to read up on as seem to be many options but I suspect most are unfit.

[kernelsoe]

"Also I don't see many traditional professionals as wanting to reach out" I agree.

If a young professional or a young kid read your blog on "Land planning/ Ecology" and inspire them to pursue career, it'd be great.

And that's what I'd like to mean, writing personal or technical blogs by all professionals to discuss, receive feedback.