How deep is your blog?
I was just reading one of the weblogs in my blogroll and something caught my attention. The person, a woman, stated that sometimes she wishes she could talk about meaningful stuff without boring the readers, stuff that also could cause controversy. I know how that feels; sometimes I just look at this page and think "Gawd, how boring...", since I'm not really happy about the usual "I ate a granola bar for breakfast" kind of entry. But I've noticed that the more I keep myself from sharing my thoughts online, the more trivial my weblog becomes. Gone are the days of heated discussions about the Middle East crisis because I got tired of pissing people off because that would piss ME off as well. Mature not? I just couldn't handle all the hate and the stupid reactions I saw sometimes. The problem is, I feel I'm not contributing at all. It will pass, I know...
Meanwhile, I found this Blog Survey at Girl Wonder's and I thought I could at least share the link to an interesting weblog-related web page.
July 22nd, 2004 - 22:13
I understand completely. But don’t worry about your “contribution”. You’re just fine.
Thanks for the survey link.
July 22nd, 2004 - 22:13
Oh, and thanks for getting the Bee Gees “How Deep is Your Love” stuck in my head.
I hate you. :p
July 22nd, 2004 - 22:15
Hey, I miss your strong beliefs on things… even if I didn’t always agree, I enjoy reading them. I don’t hold back on mine… but thankfully I haven’t been dive-bombed either.
July 23rd, 2004 - 01:44
Hey… don’t worry about sharing. I saw this posting of yours on findory.com. It was honest, interesting, and very in-line with my own thoughts.
Go for it!
July 23rd, 2004 - 08:57
I used to want controversy and discussion but after awhile I got a little tired of it. As you all know, depending on the topic it can be absolutely draining. So I gave it up.
I find just talking about ‘nothing’ gets the interest of most. I think after the elections, war etc. people are maybe tired of it and the seriousness.
July 23rd, 2004 - 10:08
I always love your opinion, Bea. Although, as of lately, I am centered on getting some original content instead of editorializing.
Interviews with the local artists, perhaps.
July 23rd, 2004 - 10:27
for me, being online and blogging that has been THE most difficult thing. trying to decide what is right to share, what i should keep for myself and what NEEDS to be talked about. and the more i hash it out in my head – the more i realize i just have to do what feels right to do.