Digital cameras definitely make it easier to decorate websites, blogs, etc., although the "old" method of scanning your pictures is still a viable option, especially when you want to use pre-digital images. I like my digital camera because it's tiny and lightweight, easy to use, and the pictures are easy to share. Flickr seems like it would be a good option for sharing large collections, but email and Facebook work well for most of my personal uses.
What don't I like about digital cameras? Well, we own some really nice Nikon lenses but we can't afford the really nice Nikon digital camera that they might be compatible with. I'm also concerned about the lifespan of digital pictures. I have family photos that are over 100 years old and still look good, in spite of not being kept in archival conditions. Will the digital images that people are saving or printing survive that long?
I have often wondered the same thing that if the digital images will stand the test of time. Sites such as Flikr and Photobucket really make it easy to share photos with friends and family. I know that many of my yearbook staffers used those sites to include more people in the yearbook by having friends upload images.
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