hey folks,

I'm considering starting a blog and I want to know your opinions! What are some good, (free) sites where I can start one? do you know of any that include a poll feature where readers can fill out polls (including typing in answers to questions?)

I'm graduating from school this year, in a program which has taught me alot about animal agriculture in Canada and other countries,, and has (in part) prompted me to become vegan. I want to make a blog about what & how I've learned at school, how it impacts the animals (and people), and how it has impacted me. I feel like this is a worthwhile thing to do since I have essentially been educated to work in the industry, and most information out there about farming and handling methods comes from either the ag industry, or opponents outside of it - there isn't much middle ground. I also think it's important to represent Canadian issues since most of what I find about animal agriculture online is regarding the US ag industry. I feel that having a degree in this field will help make clear some issues that need clarifying, and maybe bring some credibility to the information I plan on posting.

I know VW has blogs, but I'd prefer if it was separate - like on blogspot or something like that.

thanks!