tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post2868635053614856839..comments2024-03-28T10:39:39.697-04:00Comments on Being Ron: What Is Happening To Blogging?Ronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-55044671240494296722014-06-27T20:25:36.872-04:002014-06-27T20:25:36.872-04:00Angelia, you ALWAYS blog with a sense of community...Angelia, you ALWAYS blog with a sense of community. And that's why I enjoy blogging with you, both on your blog and my own. Thank you for that!<br /><br /><br />And thank you for stopping by, my friend. Have a faaaaaaabulous weekend!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-85360302888522799832014-06-27T15:26:35.324-04:002014-06-27T15:26:35.324-04:00I am pretty sure we can blame Facebook for ALL THI...I am pretty sure we can blame Facebook for ALL THINGS like. And I do agree with you, blogging is about community. I may not be timely in replies, but I do always reply. I love meeting people and blogs. I wish I had more hours in the day! :-)angeliasimshttp://youthinkyoucanblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-51367387227449000812014-06-27T09:52:18.280-04:002014-06-27T09:52:18.280-04:00Helloooooooo Mel!
Thank you so much for your thou...Helloooooooo Mel!<br /><br />Thank you so much for your thoughtful and honest comment on this topic. It's been so interesting to read how people think and feel about blogging and the various social media's and their preferences.<br /><br />"But one of the many things I've treasured in having had the priviledge to cross paths with you....was the authenticity and integrity you shared here, with ME. If you share that with others, great...LOL...but I'm selfish and I care about you and ME. I adore the community that's blossomed here, but....if they all went away tomorrow....it'd still be you....and me."<br /><br />Thank you and I treasure that our paths have crossed as well.<br /><br />(((((((((((((( You )))))))))))))<br /><br />Blogging for me is most definitely my own personal preference of social media, in which I can share my interests and passions in quality way, but also as a means of connection and community with others. And I will continue to blog for however long that passion to share and commune online is with me. <br /><br />It's been an AMAZING eight year journey, where I still continue to learn, grow, and cherish.<br /><br />Again, thank you for stopping by and sharing your voice, dear lady. Much appreciate it and valued.<br /><br />Have a super-duper Friday and weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-59031474856802341952014-06-27T00:30:34.769-04:002014-06-27T00:30:34.769-04:00I'm glad I was late to this party. It gave me...I'm glad I was late to this party. It gave me a chance to read every one of the responces. And it gave me some time to give thought to it all. I'd talk about it in general terms, but that would be too comfortable. I'd tell you how it's FB or Twitter or blame social media as a whole, but the last I knew I was capable of making decisions and choices...and I don't belong to any of 'em so that's not my issue. I could agree with whole cultural shift with life in the fast-self-serve-no-patience-and-feeling-entitled-to-be-rude-cuz-I-had-to-FREAKING-WAIT-lane....--cuz it's true. This medium was designed to bring people closer together....and it appears it's creating isolation and social deprivation instead. Those "social medias" ARE NOT SOCIAL. How's that for having an opinion. ROFL!!! Talk about solo-masturbation. LOL<br />I could tell you those things and have that be truth--in a vague, limited, depersonalized way. There's truth in those things.<br />But one of the many things I've treasured in having had the priviledge to cross paths with you....was the authenticity and integrity you shared here, with ME. If you share that with others, great...LOL...but I'm selfish and I care about you and ME. I adore the community that's blossomed here, but....if they all went away tomorrow....it'd still be you....and me. And as you well know, my little piece of cyberspace was/is, very much about me. I whine. I kvetch. I take my inventory. I whine some more....LOL...and never, ever did I expect a comment....'cept from a stray buddy from a topic board that knew where to find me. They closed topic boards all over the place when web logs started, go figure. I'm always a novel writer on other people's web logs. LOL. As evidenced with yet another wordy one. My conversatios happen here, or at Val's, or Bill's or Jackie's or Diane's. It's not that I don't adore you stopping in--and I'm zipping over if the comment tells me you're hurting or excited...cuz it MATTERS. I've simply never used my web log for that purpose. <br />Have I posted less...oh yes. LOL. I started HEARING my own whining....pissed me off. ROFL. I'm TRYING to get over it, but given my defects of character, you know that could take a crowbar or a couple cases of explosives. :-/<br />But you ain't getting rid of 'the wordy one!!'...just cuz....Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-79528744995992550032014-06-26T14:12:09.124-04:002014-06-26T14:12:09.124-04:00HA! I know, Denise...this topic seems to have open...HA! I know, Denise...this topic seems to have opened a lot discussion. And I'm glad too, because I think bloggers needed to share their thoughts and feelings.<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-66281401835442087822014-06-26T14:09:42.351-04:002014-06-26T14:09:42.351-04:00" I'm afraid Facebook seems to have taken..." I'm afraid Facebook seems to have taken over blogging for me."<br /><br />Yes, it has for a lot of bloggers. In fact, many of the people who commented shared the same thing.<br /><br />" I do however still read blogs and comment."<br /><br /><br /><br />Yes you do and I really appreciate that, m' dear. Thank you :)<br /><br /><br />Hope you're having a lovely week. Thank you for stopping by!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-43916142480778588652014-06-26T14:05:51.881-04:002014-06-26T14:05:51.881-04:00Ron, I stopped by to read everyone's comments....Ron, I stopped by to read everyone's comments. Wow, this topic really made for a lot discussion, didn't it? I'm so glad you posted this!Denisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-66597878334146545092014-06-26T13:54:32.306-04:002014-06-26T13:54:32.306-04:00GUILTY I am! I tend to only blog now about trips...GUILTY I am! I tend to only blog now about trips we take and will admit it is mostly by way of a diary for us to look back on rather than just the photos. I do however still read blogs and comment. I'm afraid Facebook seems to have taken over blogging for me.Akelamalunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-50345553989119049012014-06-25T21:23:42.050-04:002014-06-25T21:23:42.050-04:00No thanks necessary. Keep up the good work.No thanks necessary. Keep up the good work.Thomas C.http://www.101thingsin1001days.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-61303579066825283292014-06-25T10:44:53.370-04:002014-06-25T10:44:53.370-04:00Greetings Thomas! Welcome! Thanks so much for stop...Greetings Thomas! Welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing a comment.<br /><br /><br />" For my part, I stopped blogging a few years ago, shut down a moderately successful blog, with a handful of consistent followers, and then, a few months ago, decided that I wanted to start up a new project-related blog."<br /><br /><br />I did the same thing. I had a completely different topic blog in 2006 over at Wordpress. I had it for year and just felt like I had run out things to say, so I started this personal blog in 2007. <br /><br /><br />"So, I really do feel like I'm pretty much blogging for myself at this point. And, I'm kind of okay with that."<br /><br /><br />I think that's excellent because blogging for yourself and sharing topics that interest you is important because it keeps your reason for blogging genuine and passionate. I do that myself. But I also enjoy the sense community and dialogue that blogging brings. And to me, that part of it seems to be fading in the blogworld.<br /><br /><br />Again, thank you for stopping by, Thomas. Nice to meet you!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-20212447693085079962014-06-25T10:31:19.098-04:002014-06-25T10:31:19.098-04:00Hellooooooooo there Kathy!
Yes, thank you soooooo...Hellooooooooo there Kathy!<br /><br />Yes, thank you soooooo much for sharing this post on Facebook because several of your readers stopped by yesterday and today to let me know.<br /><br />"And that's something that started to bother me when I blogged more. I'd share a blog post link on Facebook and people would comment there instead of on the blog...."<br /><br /><br /><br />Yes, I know exactly what you mean because back when I was still on Facebook, I would import my blog posts, but found that my Facebook friends were posting comments there instead of on my blog. Plus, I was responding to comments here too. It just got to be too much.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for sharing your response to my post on your Facebook page.<br /><br /><br />You're right, it does take much longer to post on a blog. Like you, I don't post everyday, but still, it takes a lot of time to write a post. For me, sometimes it takes DAYS because it doesn't always flow out in one sitting. Plus, I have to edited my photographs and sometimes add links. <br /><br /><br />If Facebook works better for you right now, I think that's great! However, whenever you do post on your blog, you ALWAYS post quality and take the time to respond to comments.<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, girl. And thank you for your support and encouragement.<br /><br /><br />(((((((( You ))))))))<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-52296955334517257042014-06-25T10:15:11.274-04:002014-06-25T10:15:11.274-04:00Goooood morning Petra!
I started blogging in 2006...Goooood morning Petra!<br /><br />I started blogging in 2006 with a blog I had over at Wordpress. It was a blog about Reflexology, Reiki and alternative health topics. I had that blog for year before starting this personal blog in 2007. The Wordpress blog is still there, however, I don't post on it any longer.<br /><br />" I'm guilty of posting a photo at times with a few words as caring for my father really does take much out of me where I just don't have the energy but to visit others, like yours, a substantive, community-oriented blog."<br /><br />I can totally understand posting a photo on a blog post with a few words. What I meant (but failed to be specific) about 'posting a photograph' was on Instagram, which seems to be another "quick" form of social media.<br /><br />Your posts are always filled with so many interesting and informative things. If hadn't been for you, I would have never found out about the movie "Jersey Boys!"<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing on this post, my friend. And thank you being here. Your presence is very much appreciated!<br /><br />Have a great week!<br /><br />X<br /><br />P.S. hope all is going well with your father.Ronhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-91219075406161770872014-06-25T06:56:28.216-04:002014-06-25T06:56:28.216-04:00This makes a lot of sense to me. For my part, I s...This makes a lot of sense to me. For my part, I stopped blogging a few years ago, shut down a moderately successful blog, with a handful of consistent followers, and then, a few months ago, decided that I wanted to start up a new project-related blog. I'm finding that I post a lot less, I share less, and I don't ever really get comments. I don't think my content's nearly as funny or interesting as it used to be. So, I really do feel like I'm pretty much blogging for myself at this point. And, I'm kind of okay with that.Thomas C.http://www.101thingsin1001days.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-22076843515822593842014-06-25T06:51:40.442-04:002014-06-25T06:51:40.442-04:00your assumptions are probably spot on.
"I...your assumptions are probably spot on. <br /><br />"I think it has to do with so many other social media platforms that have been created."<br /><br /><br /><br />there's facebook, instagram, twitter, google+. those platforms are quick and easy. to write a blog post, one has to sit down, write it, proof it, add photos, answer comments, etc. it's time consuming and no one has any time left after posting to other sites. i doubt blogging is as big as it was a few years ago, it peaked and now everyone is coasting down the hill to the bottom of inactivity.<br /><br /><br />too, people don't like to read long blog posts anymore or long articles for that matter. i send things for my friends to read and they don't read it because it's too long. everything is happening so fast around us, if we can't be satisfied in a few minutes (did i just type that) then we move on to something more fast paced.<br /><br /><br />we're on a constant information highway, we're all in the fast lane and no one wants to drive in the slow lane anymore that is blogging.<br /><br /><br />now i do enjoy your blog and i don't know how you come up with so many topics to write about. so keep blogging, ron for those of us who can't or don't want to any more. the baton has been passed. ;)ladyVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-66275126308366890602014-06-25T05:24:24.360-04:002014-06-25T05:24:24.360-04:00Ah, Ron. Another great post. Grace is right. Ironi...Ah, Ron. Another great post. Grace is right. Ironically, I shared this post on my Facebook wall and it got a lot of feedback -- over there. I sent you the responses via email because otherwise I don't think you could read them, as you're not on Facebook. And that's something that started to bother me when I blogged more. I'd share a blog post link on Facebook and people would comment there instead of on the blog and frankly, I'm not even sure people read the actual post! It's just too easy to comment or click like and run!<br /><br />Here's my own response to your post that I left on FB:<br /><br />As<br /> for me, I've somehow lost my ability to see humor in every day things. <br />My radar for it sort of shut down. Life gets in the way. And part of it,<br /> too, is the time it takes to write something entertaining, my fear that<br /> I've lost<br /> my chops and the easy of writing for Facebook and getting nearly the <br />same response to things as if I'd invested 3 hours writing something. <br />It's easier for me to just share a thought or blurb or really bad pun on<br /> Facebook. It got too easy and I got too lazy.JunkDrawerhttp://www.junkdrawerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-3068232332018304062014-06-25T01:01:40.978-04:002014-06-25T01:01:40.978-04:00Yes, I've noticed the same over the last sever...Yes, I've noticed the same over the last several years, Ron. I must have started blogging about the same time -- 2008. Many over the last several years have decided to move to Facebook. <br />However, I do understand what you mean. I'm guilty of posting a photo at times with a few words as caring for my father really does take much out of me where I just don't have the energy but to visit others, like yours, a substantive, community-oriented blog. <br />For the reasons you mentioned above, your blog has taught me of Philly's architecture, Philly's community, your nautical love, etc. -- where I'd be lacking had I not come here. So, please keep it up, Ron! I so enjoy your community! :))petra michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-46844419987047921512014-06-24T22:58:10.198-04:002014-06-24T22:58:10.198-04:00Grace, you're a WEALTH of knowledge! Much than...Grace, you're a WEALTH of knowledge! Much thanks for letting me know that XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-80873682207412158242014-06-24T22:46:52.703-04:002014-06-24T22:46:52.703-04:00You can use the facebook share button right there ...You can use the facebook share button right there at the bottom of your post or you can use Bloglovin (you can enable that on the 'settings' page0) to directly post to your personal FB page or you can copy and paste the url of any particular post as a status update Easy-peasy.Gracehttp://dragonsalley.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-1377094206498205232014-06-24T22:25:37.107-04:002014-06-24T22:25:37.107-04:00OMG...I LOVE Kathy! She's such a sweetheart an...OMG...I LOVE Kathy! She's such a sweetheart and a fellow Pennsylvanian. <br /><br /><br />And that's very interesting to hear about Facebook because I had no idea you could do that. Thanks so much for letting me know!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-75944825362433508922014-06-24T22:23:36.614-04:002014-06-24T22:23:36.614-04:00Welcome Heather and thank you for stopping by. So ...Welcome Heather and thank you for stopping by. So nice to meet ya!<br /><br />Yes, I do think FB and other media's are killing blogging. And it sadness me because I love the whole community and discussion that goes with blogging.<br /><br />I've had this blog since 2007, but I had another blog on Wordpress a year before that, so you and I have been blogging for almost the same time.<br /><br />Again, thank you for stopping by and taking the time to share a comment. I appreciate that. And if you have a blog yourself, please let me know because I would love to visit.<br /><br />Have a super week!<br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-34723329492196866512014-06-24T22:10:28.330-04:002014-06-24T22:10:28.330-04:00You have Kathy from The Junk Drawer to thank for t...You have Kathy from The Junk Drawer to thank for that - She posted a link on FB with this post. I use my personal account whatever you may call it to post links to my blog posts - that's allowed. So maybe revive your personal account and just add a link to your posts in your status...That's what everyone else does - you don't need a special page just for your blog.Gracehttp://dragonsalley.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-49519486172995321332014-06-24T22:06:47.206-04:002014-06-24T22:06:47.206-04:00I was thinking about this just today! How Facebook...I was thinking about this just today! How Facebook is killing blogging. I've been blogging since 2007, and still try to leave a comment when I read a post that I enjoy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :-)Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-49435691510837770582014-06-24T20:19:34.685-04:002014-06-24T20:19:34.685-04:00Helloooooo there Lisa!
Yes, it seems that bloggi...Helloooooo there Lisa!<br /><br /><br />Yes, it seems that blogging does slow down during the summer, with people taking vacations and doing more things with family and friends.<br /><br /><br />But what I'm referring to on this post is an 'overall' shift in how blogging has changed. Mainly, I think it's the lack of dialogue and sense of community that was once a big part of blogging. However, I will continue to blog that way because that's what blogging means to me. Plus, I ENJOY doing it.<br /><br /><br />Much thanks for stopping by, my friend. Hope you're week has been faaaaaabulous so far!<br /><br /><br />X<br /><br /><br />P.S. Thank you. Glad you like the header. I do too. It came as a option with this new blog design.Ronhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-17158173594479328372014-06-24T20:00:14.248-04:002014-06-24T20:00:14.248-04:00Hey there Dale!
"I have to admit to having ...Hey there Dale!<br /><br />"I have to admit to having taken a short break, but I'm about to return to the fray.I also admit to being too busy to comment on all the blogs I follow, all the time, so I tend to rotate the ones I comment on and just READ AND LIKE the others."<br /><br />Yes, and I can totally understand that. I know that some bloggers take breaks from blogging and get busy, so they can't post OR comment as much. However, you always take time (when you can) to post on your blog; respond to your comments; and visit other blogs. I'm referring more to the bloggers who practically post everyday; don't respond to comments; and seem to never visit other blogs. Those are bloggers who I feel are blogging for one.<br /><br />"And I have certainly met some very good people via blogging, some of whom have become good friends..."<br /><br /><br /><br />Me too! And I thank you for being one of those!<br /><br /><br />Hope you're having a super week, buddy. Thanks a lot for stopping by!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-51765616684694705092014-06-24T19:52:25.992-04:002014-06-24T19:52:25.992-04:00Hello Grace and welcome! Thanks so much for stoppi...Hello Grace and welcome! Thanks so much for stopping and saying Hi!<br /><br />" used just to post a link to my blog"<br /><br />HA! Funny you mentioned that because when I was on FB, I did the same thing to let the friends I had there know that I had posted on my blog. But then FB decided that we could no longer do that (import our blog posts), so I just deleted my account.<br /><br />So nice to meet you! Hope you're having a super week!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.com