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Morion · 31-January-05, 06:24 PM

Hey,

I am considering starting up a blog since I usually have a good many thoughts flying around my head lately. My question is , does anybody road the stuff? I see no point in putting it out there if no one is going to read it. So does anybody have a blog here and if yes can you tell me if: its worth my time , anybody reads it and if so where is a good place to host it?

Thanx,
Morion.

gorked · 31-January-05, 06:32 PM

If you're a good writer with interesting topics, people will read it.

Rob · 31-January-05, 08:53 PM

Well, in my opinion, you'd have to do one of two things...

1. Become well-known by gaining celebrity status for being a movie star, athlete, or rock star. People will read your blog on a daily basis.

.....or.....

2. Be an a**hole...not just an a**hole, but an interesting a**hole. For example, that stupid site that the former PR member Tekroid worshipped like he was the second prophet or something. He kept quoting it like it was the new gospel. I checked out the site and basically it was some anti-this and anti-that kind of guy that really grated on your nerves after a while because he had no point other than he was just anti-establishment. It's great if you have a valid point, but this guy...

Other than family members, I don't see how a person could gain a big following unless you've got some kind of public relations campaign to get your word out there. Granted, there are a few sites out there that have a faithful following, but with the plethora of blogs online today?

Give it a shot...what have you got to lose?

Rob

jcarkeys · 31-January-05, 08:57 PM

Just do one through one of the many blog communities. Make comments on their sites, they tend to comment back and read, maybe get a hook, do various stuff like that. And, as gorked said, if they wanna read it, they will.

If you feel that something other than a free blog, good luck getting a nice readership.

Morion · 31-January-05, 09:04 PM

Heh well rob, I already have the ass**** part going for me then..

Im not expecting a huge readership i was just wondering if people kinda look at a few blogs when they are bored. I just don't want it to sit around not being vieiwed even once. But now that i think of it it doesnt really mater since it's purpose will basically be a cathartic release of ideas. Im just going to devote a page on my website to it which my friends occasionally view.

Pharaoh · 31-January-05, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morion


	Heh well rob, I already have the ass**** part going for me then.. Im not expecting a huge readership i was just wondering if people kinda look at a few blogs when they are bored. I just don't want it to sit around not being vieiwed even once. But now that i think of it it doesnt really mater since it's purpose will basically be a cathartic release of ideas. Im just going to devote a page on my website to it which my friends occasionally view.

If you want to own it then thats what you will have to Work for.
If you just want to share thoughts

Sock and Feather may lend an ear!

SexyPants · 31-January-05, 10:28 PM

Keep updating, devote yourself, and keep at it. Of course, make it interesting too. Let friends write, make friends with other blogs (place banners for other blogs, maybe they'll throw one right back for you), and you might have a substantial reader-base. How big do you want it?

31-January-05, 06:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Morion Apex Master Tech Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bansville Posts: 485	About blog... Hey, I am considering starting up a blog since I usually have a good many thoughts flying around my head lately. My question is , does anybody road the stuff? I see no point in putting it out there if no one is going to read it. So does anybody have a blog here and if yes can you tell me if: its worth my time , anybody reads it and if so where is a good place to host it? Thanx, Morion.

31-January-05, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
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31-January-05, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rob Advocatus Diaboli Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Home of the world's greatest race... Posts: 6,663	Well, in my opinion, you'd have to do one of two things... 1. Become well-known by gaining celebrity status for being a movie star, athlete, or rock star. People will read your blog on a daily basis. .....or..... 2. Be an ahole...not just an ahole, but an interesting a**hole. For example, that stupid site that the former PR member Tekroid worshipped like he was the second prophet or something. He kept quoting it like it was the new gospel. I checked out the site and basically it was some anti-this and anti-that kind of guy that really grated on your nerves after a while because he had no point other than he was just anti-establishment. It's great if you have a valid point, but this guy... Other than family members, I don't see how a person could gain a big following unless you've got some kind of public relations campaign to get your word out there. Granted, there are a few sites out there that have a faithful following, but with the plethora of blogs online today? Give it a shot...what have you got to lose? Rob __________________

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jcarkeys Key Hoe Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Defiance, MO (real city) Posts: 2,333	Just do one through one of the many blog communities. Make comments on their sites, they tend to comment back and read, maybe get a hook, do various stuff like that. And, as gorked said, if they wanna read it, they will. If you feel that something other than a free blog, good luck getting a nice readership.

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Morion Apex Master Tech Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bansville Posts: 485	Heh well rob, I already have the ass**** part going for me then.. Im not expecting a huge readership i was just wondering if people kinda look at a few blogs when they are bored. I just don't want it to sit around not being vieiwed even once. But now that i think of it it doesnt really mater since it's purpose will basically be a cathartic release of ideas. Im just going to devote a page on my website to it which my friends occasionally view.

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SexyPants 5-Hoe-1 Jeans Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,172	Keep updating, devote yourself, and keep at it. Of course, make it interesting too. Let friends write, make friends with other blogs (place banners for other blogs, maybe they'll throw one right back for you), and you might have a substantial reader-base. How big do you want it?