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Published on November 16, 2005 By ----- In Misc

I've been told that "here on JU the main things are articles that start serious debates". Hmmm, ok.... well folks... I say, take a flipping chill pill. I myself post things *I* want to post... (putting my bad spam habit aside) You see? There are OTHERS *gasps* on here that like to blog things for themselves, and who *gasps* like comments every once in a while... thats who i am know.. I leave things in the forums so that those who may be interested can comment. I'm being open. If no one comments "whoop-tie dee"! I could give a care less.

You see? My point is, that here at JU. It seems that "serious debate" is starting to put a choke hold on bloggers who just blog... who occasionally get into the debates.... Some of those who post 'serious stuff' are all pissy about people posting stuff thats "drivel", well, ya know what? Its not your forums... Its not your call... If Brad, or Karma say "Don't post your personal blogs in the forums." then fine, okay... they're gone. Until then, you'll be seeing some "every day" blogs.... deal with it...

And take a chill pill...

Comments (Page 2)

bakerstreet

on Nov 16, 2005

I don't think the problem is personal blogs, TW, it is posting 10 of them a day, mostly in the same categories in order to saturate the visible list in the forum. The fact is most of us would have the decency not to do that, even if we had 10 to post. I personally have opted to spread mine out several times.

You either have to be purposefully obtuse, or insanely inconsiderate to flood a category, see that your blogs are shoving other people's down, and still have no problem with it. That inconsiderate attitude is what is being addressed here, not necessarily the topics.

I was an idiot once and deleted all my skins from a skin site. When I changed my mind, it took me a couple of days to reupload, trickling them in, so that I wouldn't flood the "front" of the site. People are just asking for that kind of consideration. Expression is fine, point whoring and spamming is annoying.

Lucas just wants to turn this into another pity party. He can write 100 blogs a day about anything he likes, but that doesn't me he should slam the forums with them.

Texas Wahine

on Nov 16, 2005

That inconsiderate attitude is what is being addressed here, not necessarily the topics.

Yes. And I agree that it's inconsiderate and that the attitude he's displaying here is seriously out of line. But...I also think he's frustrated and that is partly due to the conflicting messages he's getting about his content.

Lucas just wants to turn this into another pity party. He can write 100 blogs a day about anything he likes, but that doesn't me he should slam the forums with them.

Haha. Well, I'm a sucker for pity parties. I tend to have an overdeveloped sense of empathy. And I agree about forum spamming. I think it's an asshole thing to do, regardless of who does it.

bakerstreet

on Nov 16, 2005

I think he understands the message perfectly, he would just like to shift the focus to something other than forum spamming. He sees the the statement "You flood people off the forums with 10 menial posts at a time" and he wants to focus on the word "menial". Convenient, huh?

Dr Guy

on Nov 16, 2005

Sadly, you've earned the dislike of some of the more, determined, here on JU. They will dog you at every turn no matter what you post or how you change at this point.

That is sad really. But I do agree with you on that point.

MarcieMoo

on Nov 16, 2005

Hah, i had more than that, xtine, i held their lives in the palm of my hand at one point, but since i'm not nearly as wicked as some people seem to think i am, i just let 'em squirm for a week, as a learning aid, if you catch my drift, and then did all the "right" things.

I think it's cool that you have a relationship with Lucas...

But I still don't think that this is "right". It's not normal, and very indicitive of someone with far too much time on their hands and far too much emotional stock invested in JU. I don't understand why you think this kind of thing...making people "squirm" is fun or is an okay thing to do.

Honestly, I feel sorry for Lucas.

It's obvious that he craves acceptance and it's obvious that he has emotional issues.

I just can't bring myself to make an enemy out of someone who appears so helpless and needy. I also think he has a bit of a point about getting conflicting messages.

He's been told to write "for himself" and about whatever he feels like and when he does, he gets told that it's not good enough and that he should write about other things. I don't think that's fair. Sure, he needs to exercise self control when he's posting to the forums, and sure, many of his articles would be more enjoyable if he put more effort into them, but at the same time, who am I to tell anyone what or how they should write?

I want to be able to post whatever I want. Some days that may be something politically charged or an opinion piece designed for debate and others it may be something silly my kids did that I wanted to share.

I see lots of bloggers posting things that require little thought or effort. They typically either get ignored, or if the blogger is well liked, they get positive comments regardless, but I don't see this kind of backlash on the threads of others.

I would be sincerely hurt if after posting one of my "kids did something cute" blogs someone came on there and told me that it didn't meet the standard and that I needed to blog about other things or spend more time working on my blogs.

I think ignoring his blogs if they bug you is a good idea. I also have no problem with burying posts that you feel are crap...I've done that before, haha. But I don't feel comfortable bitching at him about his content. If he hits on something good, he will get comments...positive reinforcement, and if he writes something that the majority of other bloggers feel is entirely stupid (and hey, don't most of us from time to time), it won't get him any attention.

It shouldn't take him too long to figure out how he needs to write if he wants attention and/or praise.

Obviously, I'm not a top ten blogger or anyone with any sort of influence, so my ideas don't mean much, but those are my thoughts on it. I hurt for Lucas. Perhaps my sympathy is undeserved, but it's there nonetheless.

Well-said. And I agree wholeheartedly.

-----

on Nov 16, 2005

You can still get comments on your personal blogs even if you don't put them in the forums (did you know that

How so? As far as i can remember its on your blog...thats it...

Sadly, you've earned the dislike of some of the more, determined, here on JU. They will dog you at every turn no matter what you post or how you change at this point.

Well, then i will barricade myself in my blog, stay away from their blogs, change, and meet them head on if need be... (unless it is my fault...)

No, I don't understand it... I mean, the "creme de la crem" of JU... say blog for yourself, then, turn around and spout something out of the other side of their mouth... I've admited that i have a major problem emotionally,etc... And that I will try one last time...If i can't (as i told someone else) I will leave JU on my own initiative... ok?

Does absolutely absent minded fall anywhere there? Cause thats what it is... I *don't think* when i go post those multiple blogs... thats it... call it whatever you want...but thats what it is...

I'm going to go sign Dan's petition now. You have pushed me to the brink of anger with your infantile, pathetic arguments and tantrums. Now you sit smugly, treating one of the respected bloggers here with disdain....you blew it, Lucas. Look out, because I'm gunning for you. Instead of holding my tongue and being polite, I'm going to say what I mean and mean what I say and you, little boy, are not going to like it.

I HAVE NO DISDAIN! Listen to me... please... I have the utmost respect for a lot of bloggers here... i am not purposely doing anything...

I am so fllipping tired of EVERYTHING! ....

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