Comments on: Do as I say and not as I do… http://www.theguiltyparent.com/2009/05/do-as-i-say-and-not-as-i-do/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:22:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Miranda http://www.theguiltyparent.com/2009/05/do-as-i-say-and-not-as-i-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1152 Miranda Fri, 22 May 2009 18:36:39 +0000 http://www.theguiltyparent.com/?p=636#comment-1152 Great post! :) I don't really think there's a right or wrong way to blog. There's been a few things I've heard of even experienced bloggers doing that made me cringe but who's right is it to say it's wrong? Not mine. I wouldn't tell someone how to run their home, why would I be ticked over how they run their own blog? LOL Love your blog. I'm adding it to my Blog Love Top 10 today :) I'm glad I found you. Great post! :) I don’t really think there’s a right or wrong way to blog. There’s been a few things I’ve heard of even experienced bloggers doing that made me cringe but who’s right is it to say it’s wrong? Not mine. I wouldn’t tell someone how to run their home, why would I be ticked over how they run their own blog? LOL

Love your blog. I’m adding it to my Blog Love Top 10 today :) I’m glad I found you.

]]> By: Laura http://www.theguiltyparent.com/2009/05/do-as-i-say-and-not-as-i-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1150 Laura Fri, 22 May 2009 01:27:33 +0000 http://www.theguiltyparent.com/?p=636#comment-1150 Great post! I totally agree!! Great post! I totally agree!!

]]> By: Christie-The ChatterBox http://www.theguiltyparent.com/2009/05/do-as-i-say-and-not-as-i-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1149 Christie-The ChatterBox Thu, 21 May 2009 23:53:12 +0000 http://www.theguiltyparent.com/?p=636#comment-1149 YAY! AMEN! YOU GO GIRL! All that! Finally some sense! My philosophy is do you! It is your blog! I have changed a few times myself and it has not cost me one reader! In fact, may have gotten me more. They welcomed my changes...embraced them...and supported me when I was struggling to make them. GREAT post! <abbr><em>Christie-The ChatterBox’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/christiecrowder/~3/V8vc_CzEMd0/somone-spiked-my-coffee-with-hater-ade.html" rel="nofollow">Somone Spiked My Coffee with Hater-ade</a></abbr></em> YAY! AMEN! YOU GO GIRL! All that! Finally some sense! My philosophy is do you! It is your blog! I have changed a few times myself and it has not cost me one reader! In fact, may have gotten me more. They welcomed my changes…embraced them…and supported me when I was struggling to make them. GREAT post!

Christie-The ChatterBox’s last blog post..Somone Spiked My Coffee with Hater-ade

]]> By: Candace http://www.theguiltyparent.com/2009/05/do-as-i-say-and-not-as-i-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1145 Candace Thu, 21 May 2009 19:14:11 +0000 http://www.theguiltyparent.com/?p=636#comment-1145 I was going to post something about this on my personal blog but no one reads that anyway, so I just add my thoughts here for now (though I reserve the right to change my mind). Back in the dark ages,few people knew about the Internet. Those who did were likely very educated and at least somewhat affluent. And if you were a mom and spotted the whole blogging thing early and had enough talent to build an audience, you justly reaped the rewards. And you also had the benefit of your age and experience (in tech, marketing, publishing, etc.) to figure things out--and you did it without quite so much scrutiny. Plus, since we're talking about mommy blogging, you also had the kids. Just sayin'. Now, the playing field is more crowded. Everyone and their mother is on the Internet...including some mamas who weren't even born when I first logged on to online communities. They may have different circumstances, approaches, and talents than the early adopters. Newer bloggers need time, and space even, to learn, grow and yes, make mistakes. Part of our community efforts as we grow can be to suggest and help...but I don't think we should close the gates behind us. <abbr><em>Candace’s last blog post..<a href="http://mamasaga.blogspot.com/2009/05/possible-model-for-blogging-and-pr.html" rel="nofollow">A Possible Model for Blogging and PR Campaigns</a></abbr></em> I was going to post something about this on my personal blog but no one reads that anyway, so I just add my thoughts here for now (though I reserve the right to change my mind).

Back in the dark ages,few people knew about the Internet. Those who did were likely very educated and at least somewhat affluent. And if you were a mom and spotted the whole blogging thing early and had enough talent to build an audience, you justly reaped the rewards.

And you also had the benefit of your age and experience (in tech, marketing, publishing, etc.) to figure things out–and you did it without quite so much scrutiny.

Plus, since we’re talking about mommy blogging, you also had the kids. Just sayin’.

Now, the playing field is more crowded. Everyone and their mother is on the Internet…including some mamas who weren’t even born when I first logged on to online communities.

They may have different circumstances, approaches, and talents than the early adopters.

Newer bloggers need time, and space even, to learn, grow and yes, make mistakes.

Part of our community efforts as we grow can be to suggest and help…but I don’t think we should close the gates behind us.

Candace’s last blog post..A Possible Model for Blogging and PR Campaigns

]]> By: Shanna http://www.theguiltyparent.com/2009/05/do-as-i-say-and-not-as-i-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1144 Shanna Thu, 21 May 2009 17:28:27 +0000 http://www.theguiltyparent.com/?p=636#comment-1144 Love your post. What's 'Good for the goose, is good for the Gander'. Remember that saying? I hopped over from JessicaKnows' tweet about your post. Guilty parent, aren't we all in one shape or form? Anyway, love what you'd had to say today, I'll be back to browse some more. <abbr><em>Shanna’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ForThatWhichMatters/~3/kJWfPkJ6vxc/proactive-parenting.html" rel="nofollow">Proactive Parenting</a></abbr></em> Love your post. What’s ‘Good for the goose, is good for the Gander’. Remember that saying? I hopped over from JessicaKnows’ tweet about your post. Guilty parent, aren’t we all in one shape or form?

Anyway, love what you’d had to say today, I’ll be back to browse some more.

Shanna’s last blog post..Proactive Parenting

]]> By: erica mueller http://www.theguiltyparent.com/2009/05/do-as-i-say-and-not-as-i-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1143 erica mueller Thu, 21 May 2009 17:25:55 +0000 http://www.theguiltyparent.com/?p=636#comment-1143 Good going, girl! I agree with you. I'm not new to blogging, (have had online journals for years!) but I am new to the business side of blogging and marketing. Let me just say, I'm glad to know you, and people like Jessica. Without y'all encouraging me and respecting me I'd feel pretty lost and puny out here!!! lol If you want to make money blogging, treat it like a business. Any company that changes focus announces it in a press release. Sure, throw in some personal stuff... it's what endears people to you. But, don't pretend you're something you're not. Blogs are not franchises. There is no corporate manager (at least not yet!) telling us what we can and can not write, nor do the dictate colors and styles. Bloggers have no business trying to conform everyone to their ideals! It's like the Christian music industry... Oh wait, that's another story for another day! Good going, girl! I agree with you. I’m not new to blogging, (have had online journals for years!) but I am new to the business side of blogging and marketing. Let me just say, I’m glad to know you, and people like Jessica. Without y’all encouraging me and respecting me I’d feel pretty lost and puny out here!!! lol

If you want to make money blogging, treat it like a business. Any company that changes focus announces it in a press release. Sure, throw in some personal stuff… it’s what endears people to you. But, don’t pretend you’re something you’re not.

Blogs are not franchises. There is no corporate manager (at least not yet!) telling us what we can and can not write, nor do the dictate colors and styles. Bloggers have no business trying to conform everyone to their ideals!

It’s like the Christian music industry… Oh wait, that’s another story for another day!

]]> By: Lisa http://www.theguiltyparent.com/2009/05/do-as-i-say-and-not-as-i-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1142 Lisa Thu, 21 May 2009 17:24:40 +0000 http://www.theguiltyparent.com/?p=636#comment-1142 My thoughts exactly! I am so sick of the blogger police out there. When they pay my hosting and domain fees, then they have a say on what I do on my blog. <abbr><em>Lisa’s last blog post..<a href="http://mythoughtsideasandramblings.com/2009/05/21/frosted-flakes-plant-a-seed/" rel="nofollow">Frosted Flakes Plant A Seed</a></abbr></em> My thoughts exactly! I am so sick of the blogger police out there. When they pay my hosting and domain fees, then they have a say on what I do on my blog.

Lisa’s last blog post..Frosted Flakes Plant A Seed

]]> By: oh amanda http://www.theguiltyparent.com/2009/05/do-as-i-say-and-not-as-i-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1141 oh amanda Thu, 21 May 2009 17:20:43 +0000 http://www.theguiltyparent.com/?p=636#comment-1141 Finally, a NORMAL response to this ridiculous conversation. I just can't believe we have bloggers standing on opposite sides of this conversation yelling at each other. It's ridiculous. It doesn't take much to be a blogger---just sign up on wordpress or blogspot. That's all. There's no rules, no code of ethics. Just let people do what they want! Thanks. <abbr><em>oh amanda’s last blog post..<a href="http://174.132.78.154/~ohamanda/?p=1262" rel="nofollow">A Retro Photo: It’s Just Not Mine</a></abbr></em> Finally, a NORMAL response to this ridiculous conversation. I just can’t believe we have bloggers standing on opposite sides of this conversation yelling at each other. It’s ridiculous. It doesn’t take much to be a blogger—just sign up on wordpress or blogspot. That’s all. There’s no rules, no code of ethics. Just let people do what they want!

Thanks.

oh amanda’s last blog post..A Retro Photo: It’s Just Not Mine

]]> By: Brandy http://www.theguiltyparent.com/2009/05/do-as-i-say-and-not-as-i-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1140 Brandy Thu, 21 May 2009 17:18:13 +0000 http://www.theguiltyparent.com/?p=636#comment-1140 Love it love it! Going to Tweet and Stumble it! <abbr><em>Brandy’s last blog post..<a href="http://happilyblended.com/2009/05/my-binder-is-my-best-friend/" rel="nofollow">My Binder Is My Best Friend</a></abbr></em> Love it love it! Going to Tweet and Stumble it!

Brandy’s last blog post..My Binder Is My Best Friend

]]> By: Jessica - Jessica Knows http://www.theguiltyparent.com/2009/05/do-as-i-say-and-not-as-i-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1139 Jessica - Jessica Knows Thu, 21 May 2009 17:09:44 +0000 http://www.theguiltyparent.com/?p=636#comment-1139 I love your quote "...STOP PLEASE! You’re screwing it up for the new bloggers." This is why I'm so adamant about asking questions and continuing the conversation so fervently. There are a lot of new bloggers that will feel ostracized, alienated, and intimidated by those calling out carpetbaggers and then giving a general description of what that means. I love opinions, I especially love those different than mine because it opens up great conversation. But I also stand behind my own points and give concrete examples of what I am talking about. Great post. And well written. :) <abbr><em>Jessica - Jessica Knows’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JessicaKnows/~3/dcyOjblsP1U/" rel="nofollow">Reporters Desperate for a Story: Prey for Post</a></abbr></em> I love your quote “…STOP PLEASE! You’re screwing it up for the new bloggers.” This is why I’m so adamant about asking questions and continuing the conversation so fervently.

There are a lot of new bloggers that will feel ostracized, alienated, and intimidated by those calling out carpetbaggers and then giving a general description of what that means.

I love opinions, I especially love those different than mine because it opens up great conversation. But I also stand behind my own points and give concrete examples of what I am talking about.

Great post. And well written. :)

Jessica – Jessica Knows’s last blog post..Reporters Desperate for a Story: Prey for Post

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