Hypergene points out a recent (February 29) study released by Pew Internet & American Life Project, stating that 53 million Americans have produced content online. That’s 44% of adult (18+) internet users in this country. The definition of content is quite broad, but I agree with the inclusiveness. Most of this is about connecting and communicating. As the tools get easier/better, this number will only rise. Most of the content is much like this blog… of interest to the author and a select few (maybe), but in aggregate, it’s pretty telling how many people will create, even when it’s easier to just consume.