Comments on: Why do you blog?

By: Grandad

Grandad — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:00:00 +0000

I suppose stats do have their place though. In the past I have tried out different formats or whatever, and if I get a sharp drop-off then I know I’m doing something wrong!

By: jen

jen — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:59:22 +0000

Much like English Mum, I started blogging because I knew I was moving over to Ireland and wanted to stay in touch with family/friends without a million tedious emails flying around. And it’s been lovely to feel connected to a new community of people here as I try and find my feet.

It’s also a good way to flex the little grey cells ‘cos I’m not working at the mo’. I can drivel on and claim I’m exercising my brain. People can read it or not as they choose (something John Waters seems to have a lot of trouble grasping).

The stats thing is interesting. I’m happy in who I am and don’t think I need that kind of validation but, truthfully, it’s still a bit of an ego stroke if that little line on the graph goes up. Step away from the stats…

No chicks yet. How does Twenty do it? Actually, I don’t think I want to know…

By: Sugar Britches

Sugar Britches — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:13:37 +0000

“P.S. How come Sneezy is an Imported Britches but I don’t make the grade?”

Remedied, Grandad. Stop by again iffin’ you want.

By: Sue Doe-Nim

Sue Doe-Nim — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:31:26 +0000

He said “compassionate conservative” I went for it!

But only the first time…

By: Grandad

Grandad — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:20:34 +0000

Sue – That is a contradiction in itself. So you’re to blame?

By: Sue Doe-Nim

Sue Doe-Nim — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:19:27 +0000

To prove that I’m literate in spite of having voted for Bush.

By: Grandad

Grandad — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:10:44 +0000

Intimidated? Why? You are more than welcome, Sugar Britches [what a sweet name].

That is a very good point. It’s not the reason I started to blog, but it’s a damn good reason to continue. How else could I debate American gun control [or the Christianity of Phelps!]? I have learned so much in the past year, it is quite humbling.

P.S. How come Sneezy is an Imported Britches but I don’t make the grade?

*runs off to add a new name for memes!!*

By: Sugar Britches

Sugar Britches — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:00:24 +0000

Finally…a hello to you, Grandad. I’ve lurked for ages, but your throngs of followers and obvious popularity intimated me a bit so I’ve been lax in leaving a comment. Shame on me. I started blogging because I love reading other blogs so much. I have learned more about the world around me through blogs then any other media. I hear what real people world-wide think (even when it’s unflattering-being American and all) and that’s exciting. I get to visit with new people and explore new places. (Without leaving my desk. I wouldn’t want to promote actual tourism in your neck of the woods.);)
I guess blogging just fits who I am right now.

By: Grandad

Grandad — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:32:58 +0000

“I liked reading other people’s blogs and didn’t want to be the only commenter without a URL”

I love it! That is what I call an original reason

By: Caro

Caro — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:22:19 +0000

I blog for the exact same reasons as Red.

Plus I liked reading other people’s blogs and didn’t want to be the only commenter without a URL.