tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post1810346252412460935..comments2023-10-31T04:33:30.335-06:00Comments on The Life of Bon: Why do blogs suck?bonbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580532603443802313noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-10345896119880244952014-08-30T07:36:32.919-06:002014-08-30T07:36:32.919-06:00"Be yourself and if blogging becomes a chore,..."Be yourself and if blogging becomes a chore, stop. But know you'll be missed." Best blogging advice ever! I posted daily, for three years. Then got a job and had to be sporadic this past year. I felt bad. Guilty. What about all the people who looked forward to what I have to say each day? (I still can't figure out why they care - I'm just an ordinary person) and blah, blah, blah. But I had a lot less time to write it while learning a new job and there are only 24 hours in a day. I had great ideas - but was so tired writing them down would be such work. So I didn't force it. I just gave myself permission to not blog. And still felt bad about not doing it. And so the argument went round and round - and now I see your comment. Thank you. I did the right thing - I stopped when it was a chore. Thank you for saying I'd be missed. That's more comforting than thinking I'd be chastised. I'm slowly picking up my pace now that I've worked this job for a year and the learning curve is over. Today you encouraged me with only a few words. And... Isn't that really why we write?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05453089959144640550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-78696095840834779812014-05-12T22:31:12.609-06:002014-05-12T22:31:12.609-06:00I wasn't allowed to say those words either!! A...I wasn't allowed to say those words either!! Also: "stupid" was a no-no. We were a little sheltered...<br /><br />But I'm really just here to say that you have wonderfully common sensical (not a word, but whatevs) advice about blogging. I'm not one who's looking to vamp up my reader base, but I do believe in quality blogs and quality content. You've got both! Thanks for concisely sharing your knowledge with the rest of the world.Lyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519218686100439496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-1378983813778870242014-04-29T21:51:56.923-06:002014-04-29T21:51:56.923-06:00I found you thru Helene in Between from your 10 No...I found you thru Helene in Between from your 10 Not So Obvious Blogging Tips.. Between that one and your section On Blogging, I think I will learn a few things! Thanks for the info. Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177509331064803219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-66265119903938241312014-01-04T09:09:11.495-07:002014-01-04T09:09:11.495-07:00i agree with all of this! as a mother, i haven'...i agree with all of this! as a mother, i haven't written a post dedicated to my kid because well, it's my kid and my family are the only people who think she's interesting..the rest of the blog world could care less. i've also been saddened to see interesting blogs suddenly turn into pure sponsorship posts and then stop interacting with the people who were with them from the beginning. i once had a blog who legit unfollowed me and didn't even bother to respond to my comments and i was one of her very first readers. not that she owes me anything but suddenly when she got 'popular', she just ditched all of her regular readers and only gravitated to the really big, popular blogs so she could be like them too. i have no time for that, byyyyeeeee!<br /><br />kathy<br /><a href="http://www.lifeinprogress.ca" rel="nofollow">Vodka and Soda</a> Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11044005966979731361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-46606442775457836452013-12-17T14:09:00.027-07:002013-12-17T14:09:00.027-07:00I couldn't agree more ! I really enjoyed this ...I couldn't agree more ! I really enjoyed this :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832166035836340330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-41106221613538730392013-09-30T13:00:10.153-06:002013-09-30T13:00:10.153-06:00The narcissism bugs the SHIT out of me when they w...The narcissism bugs the SHIT out of me when they write about how they hate having their picture taken and feel fat and ugly, but then they post tons of outfit posts of themselves and their XS clothes and are absolutely beautiful; Then they comment on the pics saying "oh, i just fell out of bed dressed like this. sorry i look like crap." OMG. Seriously? Who do these ladies think they're fooling. I don't like the materialistic attitude alltogether- talk. about. something. else.Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01118765403007290102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-15249257718907930782013-09-15T12:47:59.374-06:002013-09-15T12:47:59.374-06:00why you would stop*
Oy.why you would stop*<br />Oy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258333336760445351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-17280735968378165412013-09-15T12:47:36.787-06:002013-09-15T12:47:36.787-06:00I'm with you on why you would reading a blog -...I'm with you on why you would reading a blog - I've done the same thing to several. But it's nice to hear someone else feels the same!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258333336760445351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-56816844486031012032013-09-11T13:11:06.645-06:002013-09-11T13:11:06.645-06:00I so agree with all of these. Especially the "...I so agree with all of these. Especially the "too rich" category. I look for blogs that are relateable- if you're going on 10 vacations a year and try to tell me how easy it is to just get up and go (um, hello student loans), I will write you off as a phony, or just plain out-of-touch. And please, if Helen has time to respond to every blog post, then so do smaller bloggers (I've left blogs when they've NEVER replied to a comment).Rachel Sedakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400295356502293525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-69052015875099203062013-09-10T20:04:30.470-06:002013-09-10T20:04:30.470-06:00I totally get where you are coming from writing th...I totally get where you are coming from writing this post... but we are never the same person. We are constantly changing as well as our lives and surroundings. So it's to be expected that a blogger that never posted pictures of babies before, posts them once she has one. And it's not a bad thing for the blogger to do that, and it's not a bad thing for you to stop reading. I just think it all comes down to connections. If you have a connection with that blogger, you won't stop reading her blog because there is more to your relationship than the expensive clothes or babies she posts! Did that even make sense??Courtney Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00932251648323616331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-64538093398564442272013-09-10T08:15:13.527-06:002013-09-10T08:15:13.527-06:00Catching up on blogs at the moment, so sorry for t...Catching up on blogs at the moment, so sorry for the late reply! Anyway, I couldn't agree more. I need to do a clean sweep soon because wowsah. So many sheep!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841721446812750121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-14636703525657421902013-09-09T18:01:55.201-06:002013-09-09T18:01:55.201-06:00I do the same thing for a lot of the same reasons!...I do the same thing for a lot of the same reasons! I think if a person wants to post photos of their adorable little one on the blog (which I do sometimes) they should at least include some words with it :) I like reading blogs not just sifting through photos. Glad I found your blog today!<br /><br />www.topthisbyleanne.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-59882194193530413632013-09-09T17:20:55.446-06:002013-09-09T17:20:55.446-06:00Agree with all of these - especially too many baby...Agree with all of these - especially too many baby pictures (says the 24-year-old girl who hasn't made it to a 4th date in a while)... but I will also add to the list - people who only blog about recipes with no other insight ... and sometimes but only sometimes center-justified text does me in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-90206449270973344352013-09-09T09:18:23.120-06:002013-09-09T09:18:23.120-06:00I think I am the odd man out, as it seems that mos...I think I am the odd man out, as it seems that most agree with this post. Like Monica commented above, I too am bored with all of the guest posts/sponsoring/blogger meet ups etc. I honestly don't even remember how I stumbled upon your blog, but I began following it years ago when you had like 7 followers. I love the way that you used to write, it was so real and down to earth. I'm not sure how to say this without sounding harsh, but I feel like you have become consumed in growing your blog and making money off of it, possibly much like a new mom gets consumed in posting all about her child (guilty). I will admit that I don't read your blog often anymore because I don't like the direction you have taken it; however, it's not my place to tell you what your blog posts should and shouldn't be about. Likewise, I don't think it is your place (someone with no kids, no less) to tell everyone in blog land that it's not okay to post or talk about their kids more than you'd like them to. People's lives change and evolve as they go through different stages in life so it makes perfect sense that their blogs are going to change and evolve too. If you don't like it, than don't read it. It's pretty simple really.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07670847354432943893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-40030620695371770092013-09-08T08:28:35.003-06:002013-09-08T08:28:35.003-06:00Oh man, I am DEFINITELY guilty of posting wayyy to...Oh man, I am DEFINITELY guilty of posting wayyy too many baby pics on my blog. But honestly, once you become a mom it's kind of hard NOT to do. haha. Plus, I really do love looking at other people's babies on their blogs as well! But that's just my stage of life. (And when I was pregnant, I was obsessed with pregnant bloggers and birth stories were like my drug). But, I totally agree and I have a very hard time following fashion bloggers. Yes, I get that you worked hard putting your fantastic outfit together, but I really don't need to see 16 slightly varying photos taken by your husband in your backyard of you in your Ray-Bans. But I also get that some people LOVE those types of blogs, so it's all about personal preference! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441620868585000050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-80555868931299944182013-09-08T00:34:47.917-06:002013-09-08T00:34:47.917-06:00I do the same thing.I do the same thing.Paulina @ Color Me Bravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715676834886412483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-90714885831715846472013-09-07T22:33:36.126-06:002013-09-07T22:33:36.126-06:00I feel ya, but to be honest, the ONLY reason I sto...I feel ya, but to be honest, the ONLY reason I stop following a blog is if we lose a connection. As long as we are "friends" and comment on each others blogs regularly, then I will never judge for what someone posts. This is not to say that every now and then I don't find it hard to leave a genuine comment when I have run out of things to say about the nine million pictures of essentially the same outfit, but I try to treat it like IRL friends. I have to listen to them about their hubbys, babies, outfits, insecurities, etc., and I would never stop talking to them over it, so I don't want to do that to blog friends either.<br />Reasons I stop following:<br />1) Snooty<br />2) Disingenuous<br />3) Rude/Judgemental/Hateful/Spiteful- overall sh*t talker<br />4) Visits my blog, says how wonderful it is, and repeats every few months. My blog doesn't change, so I don't understand why people forget that they have said the same thing to me ten times, haha.<br /><br />Great post! Way to get everyone engaged ;)Janna Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803772675815432282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-61900123364437136232013-09-07T06:32:27.218-06:002013-09-07T06:32:27.218-06:00I spent my whole life growing up thinking suck was...I spent my whole life growing up thinking suck was an actual swear because my mom was so adamant about us not saying it, glad to know I was not the only one who's mom did not allow certain words.<br /><br />Love this post, I stop reading a lot of blogs for this reason & always question my posts on my blog for some of these things as well! I love your honesty.Mandy @ Mandy's Moneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503584852879012137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-15073066965108772562013-09-06T17:18:30.334-06:002013-09-06T17:18:30.334-06:00Merp! I feel like I've been in a blogging rut ...Merp! I feel like I've been in a blogging rut lately.<br /><br />Maybe I'll print this out as things NOT to do. Of course, I don't have kids. I'm guilty of having too much time for my blog. However, I'm looking into new hobbies soon...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-35714305199699716012013-09-06T10:36:49.110-06:002013-09-06T10:36:49.110-06:00I definitely agree!!! There are a lot of my favori...I definitely agree!!! There are a lot of my favorite blogs that I just don't really want to read anymore. Sometimes it just seems like they just post the EXACT same thing everyday. So boring.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932104389034755058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-35582956156749364642013-09-06T10:36:45.566-06:002013-09-06T10:36:45.566-06:00I definitely agree!!! There are a lot of my favori...I definitely agree!!! There are a lot of my favorite blogs that I just don't really want to read anymore. Sometimes it just seems like they just post the EXACT same thing everyday. So boring.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932104389034755058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-90628023889769982662013-09-05T16:55:53.698-06:002013-09-05T16:55:53.698-06:00OMG number 7 is my biggest pet peeve when it comes...OMG number 7 is my biggest pet peeve when it comes to bloggers! It's so annoying reading every weekend recap when all they talk about it how much they drank! Thanks for this awesome post!<br />-Kylie @ www.lipglossandlunges.comKyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183577283339234203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-25891661919080076502013-09-05T13:16:53.064-06:002013-09-05T13:16:53.064-06:00You read my mind. I don't understand the '...You read my mind. I don't understand the 'I drink all the time' posts. I had 1 post that had a wine glass as the main picture and wa-la, one of my most read posts. I don't get it. Still trying to figure this out.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721835766315780914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-52318764285590792532013-09-05T10:57:08.752-06:002013-09-05T10:57:08.752-06:00There you go again, thinking all these things I do...There you go again, thinking all these things I don't write down (especially since I took a little blogging break because I got tired of all the suckiness in the blogosphere). Is it too soon to say I think you're my blogging soul mate? Too soon to say I love you? You're right... too soon... forget I even mentioned it.<br /><br /><a href="http://chalayn.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Chalayn</a>chalaynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588631608351614332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22472965.post-69371267709097069252013-09-05T09:06:44.423-06:002013-09-05T09:06:44.423-06:00I agree with so much of this. There are definitely...I agree with so much of this. There are definitely blogs out there I used to love but have a hard time reading now because their content has totally changed or I just don't feel like they are what they used to be. And yes, your baby is cute, but like you said, I started reading you for a different reason...can't it be a mix of things?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859275246228565653noreply@blogger.com