Blog Platforms

Nowadays there are different free blog platforms to choose from. Each one of this different platform has it´s own caractheristics and advantages. It´s up to you deciding which one is the best to start your blog.
Like any other internet utility each platform offers different services and additions to your blog. After being confortable with the text editor and the post managing system, you can try adding widgets and enhace your blog with pictures and other tools.
There are free online resources available for each platform, like free templates, comment tools, spam blockers, etc.
The blog platforms I came across were:

~ Blogger.com
~ Wordpress.com/org
~ Typepad.com
~ Bravejournal.com
~ Livejournal.com
~ myspace.com
~ Xanga.com
~ Vox.com
~ Blogsome.com