tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post2779714246213197523..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Blogging Myth #6: Everyone Loves ControversyAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-44559767875944836222013-06-04T12:03:11.290-04:002013-06-04T12:03:11.290-04:00I don't post things until I've worked it o...I don't post things until I've worked it out with the offending/offended party first. That's just manners. I don't get a lot of comments so...maybe I'm just scary?One of Many Jenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919743700757379056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-51972268652281239202011-08-15T20:50:31.892-04:002011-08-15T20:50:31.892-04:00What a great post, Amanda! For the most part, I st...What a great post, Amanda! For the most part, I steer clear of controversy. (in real life and on my blog)<br />Kinda like the extended family dinner table, unless you want to get into a heated debate, you may want to avoid hot/polar topics like politics, religion and money. (unless that is the focus of your blog) <br />The only mildly controversial direction I've headed on my blog is when I share my opinions on some aspects of blogging. There usually is someone out there with a different opinion. In that case, I appreciate a healthy debate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678479642107788883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-20554913772083167372011-08-11T08:41:20.764-04:002011-08-11T08:41:20.764-04:00Just want to tell you that I'm loving this ser...Just want to tell you that I'm loving this series Amanda! Thank you for all the good (and funny) advice!E @ Act Fast Chefhttp://www.actfastchef.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-27635832728390959402011-08-10T13:36:53.386-04:002011-08-10T13:36:53.386-04:00Darn, I was about to write about my new zombie cul...Darn, I was about to write about my new zombie cult! LOL! I actually think this is very true - most people have strong feelings about their politicial and religious beliefs, whatever they may be, and most people won't agree with *anyone* about all of them. Even when I talk about politics with close friends who vote the same way I do, there are some issues we disagree on.Leahhttp://www.michondesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-47133517393005399832011-08-09T20:46:00.667-04:002011-08-09T20:46:00.667-04:00Yeah, as a reader it weirds me out to see crafting...Yeah, as a reader it weirds me out to see crafting and family stories and then one day a diatribe about how terrible certain religions are or going off on a politician because they didn't wear the American Flag pin that a Boy Scout gifted them while they were on the campaign trail. I mean, I don't think it is weird if that is the way a blog has always been, but when it pops up out of no where, I think it is definitely strange. <br /><br />That being said, I also think it is weird (and a bit sad actually) when a blog decides to completely change what it started as in order to gain readership and become "marketable". While I realize that some blogs are a j.o.b. and people want to grow them into serious income, the tiny blog about someone's family is just as fun to read as the huge decorating one, and I just hate to see the small family one start to change its content in order to be more like the decorating one, even though that really isn't what their strength is. They just told cute stories about their kiddos. Now they are posting massive tutorials about how to hang wallpaper. Every day.<br /><br />It's weird. Not everyone is going to be dooce.com or The Pioneer Woman. Not everyone can be no matter what they do. Sometimes it is ok to just be a small blog and stay that way.Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556025855696636003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-15275047114535056762011-08-09T18:11:43.412-04:002011-08-09T18:11:43.412-04:00I don't like to argue, so I try not to post an...I don't like to argue, so I try not to post anything controversail. Blogging is fun for me and I'd rather keep it light than try to stir the pot.Paula@SweetPeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159609759110718249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-58742313927448091092011-08-09T14:02:20.722-04:002011-08-09T14:02:20.722-04:00I do enjoy reading other people's opinions, bu...I do enjoy reading other people's opinions, but mostly because I am intensely curious about other people. It's interesting to me to learn about why people make the choices that they do. I don't like the quick judgement that often follows the sharing of opinions and family strategies. I prefer to assume that each person is doing the best they can in the situation they are in and to judge is way beyond my ken. I don't tend to post controversial issues because I too enjoy they "soft place to land"...I'll keep my debates to face-to-face interactions. I appreciate your thinking and reasoning in this post.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970697186745968645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-33307502636679447222011-08-09T13:06:57.320-04:002011-08-09T13:06:57.320-04:00I'm just here for the zombies...and the cookie...I'm just here for the zombies...and the cookies ;)<br /><br />I agree with you Amanda! I have to say that as a reader I don't mind opinions, but if you repeatedly bash something I am passionate about then I will stop reading. I've pushed a few blogs out of my reader because of this.alanna rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891655851993542391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-43841936719076876482011-08-09T12:45:04.967-04:002011-08-09T12:45:04.967-04:00I think(maybe I am wrong) that I generally stay in...I think(maybe I am wrong) that I generally stay in the warm, pleasant middle. Generally things I have strong opinions on apparently aren't shared by the vast majority...i.e. getting your eyebrows plucked at the flea market is one of my strong opinions (or maybe people who do that just don't read my blog...who knows???) but I don't blog for conflict. Very rarely have I received a nasty comment...one time I did and I addressed it so we moved on (of course, when I say "we" I mean I because it is MY blog!)<br /><br />Have a super day!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600433643318115707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-10519540201750684322011-08-09T11:43:28.292-04:002011-08-09T11:43:28.292-04:00I do usually try to stay away from controversy. I&...I do usually try to stay away from controversy. I've found that even though I have strong opinions about stuff, I would rather share my crafty, baking, picture taking side instead of constantly arguing or defending my views. I have to admit though, I do love to read a good controversial post every once in a while though:)Kelli Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865834655887862155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-13357000572074574372011-08-09T11:16:19.463-04:002011-08-09T11:16:19.463-04:00I love this post!
I try to keep things 'in the...I love this post!<br />I try to keep things 'in the middle' and steer clear of things that may cause scuffles.<br /><br />Although, a good debate over the best chocolate chip cookie recipe is always fun :)staci @ lizard n ladybughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341197482992806648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-30843952029331658062011-08-09T09:27:05.144-04:002011-08-09T09:27:05.144-04:00Great point! While there are those out there that...Great point! While there are those out there that do not intentially try to "stir the pot", I have found a few who do. For some, "attention is attention, good or bad". However, they do not realize that it puts them in the most unflattering light. Partially, I think it's about the way things are worded. For instance, I wouldn't have a problem with a mom talking about how wonderful it is to be a stay at home mom, but don't bash the other side in the process!Simply LKJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691860606573110974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-18430114216028734882011-08-09T09:05:57.319-04:002011-08-09T09:05:57.319-04:00I tend to be non-controversial. . . but, honestly,...I tend to be non-controversial. . . but, honestly, I had started to wonder if maybe I ought to try to be more controversial. I had started thinking that maybe I ought to "stir the pot" to get people commenting. I'm grateful for this reminder that this is not really what I want my blog to be, and doing this would really just be resorting to attention-seeking behavior. With so very many blogs out there now, it's easy for me to think just in terms of what will drive traffic, but that's not REALLY what I want, is it? Thanks for the reminder!<br /><br />Now, here's a question for you. What do you think about the idea of writing for an extended period of time (say, 31 days) on a subject that's of particular interest to me, but is usually only one of the things I write about? I'm thinking about taking up Nester's 31-Day invitation, but I'm not sure if people want to read what I'd have to say 31 days straight if I'm only dealing with one topic. Hmmmm.Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.com