tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post4606168822103477778..comments2024-03-28T10:39:39.697-04:00Comments on Being Ron: Blogging Without ApologiesRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-57846681304236173882013-11-27T12:08:17.042-05:002013-11-27T12:08:17.042-05:00Love this Ron! I am never one to hold back when I...Love this Ron! I am never one to hold back when I have something to say! Agree with you 100% my friend! Thank you so much for cheering me on in my testing. Some days I feel as if we will never find the answer. Your words and hugs mean the world to me! Xo Jeanne and the girlzJeanne Pursellhttp://bermudabluez.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-37587795185706728062013-11-27T12:08:16.068-05:002013-11-27T12:08:16.068-05:00Hello there Barb!
"Really... If there is a s...Hello there Barb!<br /><br />"Really... If there is a spark going from you, to the computer and to your website, then it is A OK. It doesn't matter what you say, do or show; you direct it."<br /><br />Exactly! You set the tone. You can say what you want and say it intelligently without apologizing. People may not agree with it, but I think you still have the right to share your opinion.<br /><br />"Some people need to learn to have a stronger voice and affirm themselves while others have a natural quality. Though, everyone can change and grow through time and practice."<br /><br /><br /><br />Beautifully said!<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Barb! Hope you're enjoying a vunderbar weekend!<br /><br /><br />X to you and D!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-87718768720645870242013-11-27T12:08:14.193-05:002013-11-27T12:08:14.193-05:00YES!!! I couldn't agree more.
"Politica...YES!!! I couldn't agree more. <br /><br />"Politically correct has taken away our right to freedom of speech." I never thought of it in those terms, but you're absolutely right. We have no freedom if we're afraid of expressing ourselves. <br /><br />"Because I am no longer writing my blog to fulfill a passion within me, I'm writing it to appeal to the masses." I think I've hinted at this before, because it's something I dealt with previously at the blogging site where Tara and I met. I amassed a huge following but found myself writing for <i>them</i> instead of for <i>me.</i> That wasn't working, so I left that site and started fresh at WordPress with NOBODY reading me...but I was writing what I wanted to write, and that made all the difference. <br /><br /><br /><br />Great post!Mark Petruskanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-8272079899527566512013-09-29T10:05:28.157-04:002013-09-29T10:05:28.157-04:00"Even when you're trying to be careful no..."Even when you're trying to be careful not to offend people, you will offend them."<br /><br />Amen, Jen!<br /><br /><br /><br />I just recently read a hilarious humor post on Huffington and was glancing through some of the comments. And I couldn't believe how many people found something offensive about it. And there was anything controversial about the post what so ever.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, girl!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-74363567509190469792013-09-29T07:54:57.544-04:002013-09-29T07:54:57.544-04:00Even when you're trying to be careful not to o...Even when you're trying to be careful not to offend people, you will offend them. I know. It's happened to me several times. Like you said, as long as you're not being hateful or the intention is to hurt someone, you've just got to say it. Otherwise, there's not much point in writing in the first place.Jenhttp://www.whenpigsflyblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-26458733536293387632013-09-20T22:08:10.803-04:002013-09-20T22:08:10.803-04:00".... they aren't apologetic at all, they...".... they aren't apologetic at all, they just want to take away any chance that you'll disagree. After all, who wants to look like a big meanie by disagreeing with such a sweet, tentative person."<br /><br />Thank you!!!! And my feeling is that if it's something a blogger feels apprehensive about sharing, then don't share it. But don't share and then apologize for it.<br /><br />(Although, I'm NOT fine with people offering me unsolicited advice or assuming they know more about me than I do!)<br /><br />HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Amen and ditto!!!!!<br /><br />I will always carefully read a post before responding in my comment to see if the blogger is ASKING for advice before giving it. And if they don't ask, I don't give it.<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-62978987662243871782013-09-20T21:46:59.139-04:002013-09-20T21:46:59.139-04:00I completely agree with this, Ron. In fact, when...I completely agree with this, Ron. In fact, when I see someone being apologetic for what they are writing I have a sneaking suspicion that they aren't apologetic at all, they just want to take away any chance that you'll disagree. After all, who wants to look like a big meanie by disagreeing with such a sweet, tentative person. I say what I say, and am fine with people not agree as long as they do so with civility. (Although, I'm NOT fine with people offering me unsolicited advice or assuming they know more about me than I do!)Secret Agent Womanhttp://biredux.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-14204935453662865242013-09-17T23:11:52.125-04:002013-09-17T23:11:52.125-04:00And see, from what I read on your blog, I think yo...And see, from what I read on your blog, I think you're VERY open and honest with your feelings. And you're also not afraid to be naughty on your blog either - which I LOVE!<br /><br /><br />My thing is this, as long as I share my opinion about something I feel passionate about, and say it in the best possible way I know how, I don't feel that I (or anyone else) needs to apologize for it. The people that annoy me are the ones who preface their posts with, "Now, I don't mean to offend any of you by saying this." Or, "I'm sorry if what I'm about to say offends any of you." And then through the whole post, they're saying the same thing.<br /><br /><br />If someone has something to share, just share for heavens sake. And share it confidently or don't share it all.<br /><br /><br />THAT'S what I'm referring to in this post.<br /><br /><br />And honestly, you've never done that on any of your posts.<br /><br /><br />You just say it.<br /><br /><br />So keep on blogging, girl!<br /><br /><br />Thanks much for stopping by.....XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-55770628630101281892013-09-17T22:30:44.253-04:002013-09-17T22:30:44.253-04:00Ummmm did you write this TO ME??!!! Seriously?!??...Ummmm did you write this TO ME??!!! Seriously?!??!?! I need you to read this to me outloud, in person, and then slap me in the face. Because I am TOO CAREFUL. I never EVER say what I REALLY feel, whether blogging or in person. Not if it is something that could make someone "not like me" or disagree. My two good girlfirends say I am a... can I say it without offending? A PUSSY. They are right!Katherine Murrayhttp://www.shoot-me-now.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-76037726434843410472013-09-17T11:46:48.804-04:002013-09-17T11:46:48.804-04:00Howdy Mark!
" I never thought of it in those...Howdy Mark!<br /><br />" I never thought of it in those terms, but you're absolutely right. We have no freedom if we're afraid of expressing ourselves."<br /><br />And this is not to say that I should SPEW my opinions with ignorance and hate. But if I share them intelligently, then I should have not have to apologize. No one should.<br /><br />" I amassed a huge following but found myself writing for them instead of for me. That wasn't working, so I left that site and started fresh at WordPress with NOBODY reading me...but I was writing what I wanted to write, and that made all the difference."<br /><br /><br /><br />AMEN, buddy!!!!!!!! And keep on blogging!<br /><br /><br />Much thanks for stopping by, Mark!<br /><br /><br />X to you and Tara!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-42883365984664229602013-09-16T13:01:49.009-04:002013-09-16T13:01:49.009-04:00Hey there Lisa!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your comment!!!!...Hey there Lisa!<br /><br />LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your comment!!!!!<br /><br />Great points!<br /><br />" I find most people think anything that disagrees with their own opinion qualifies."<br /><br />Exactly!<br /><br />"But it seems like we've all become hyper-sensitive about offending someone or a group of people if we happen to disagree with their political/spiritual/lifestyle stances."<br /><br />Yes, and that's my point. We don't all have to agree (and shouldn't if we genuinely have a different opinion), yet many people feel as though they're going to offend someone if they write about their opinion.<br /><br />"I'm all for posting on topics that make the reader think outside their comfort zone. If the words are written well and designed to make the reader objectively think about the reason why they agree or disagree, then it's of great value."<br /><br />*clapping*<br /><br />Amen!<br /><br />"Fortunately I've only had one caustic commenter on any of my posts."<br /><br />Me as well. And I've written about some very controversial topics on this blog in the past 6 years, but have only had a few caustic comments. I simply deleted them.<br /><br />"Hopefully I am with others as well."<br /><br /><br /><br />Yes, you are, Lisa. I enjoy the way you post on your own blog as well as comment here. You give your honest opinions and viewpoints, but always with intelligence and consciousness. Always.<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing on this post, my friend. Muchly appreciated.<br /><br /><br />Have a super week....XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-10042194471625087062013-09-16T12:33:54.851-04:002013-09-16T12:33:54.851-04:00I can understand why some people are hesitant to v...I can understand why some people are hesitant to voice an opinion....or preface it with some kind of qualifier. Like it or not, we do live in an age of political correctness where opinions are many times labeled with words like intolerant, discriminatory, hateful etc. I find most people think anything that disagrees with their own opinion qualifies.<br /><br /><br /> I'm not condoning spewing caustic comments or commentary on subjects. That's just not acceptable in any arena. But it seems like we've all become hyper-sensitive about offending someone or a group of people if we happen to disagree with their political/spiritual/lifestyle stances. But, I'm all for posting on topics that make the reader think outside their comfort zone. If the words are written well and designed to make the reader objectively think about the reason why they agree or disagree, then it's of great value.<br /><br /><br />Fortunately I've only had one caustic commenter on any of my posts. Most of the time, everyone is respectful of my opinions, even when they disagree with them. Hopefully I am with others as well. If I read something that truly lights me up, I'm more inclined to not comment so I don't risk losing control and say something I would regret later.lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-69994397361789553502013-09-15T21:27:59.578-04:002013-09-15T21:27:59.578-04:00"What's fun about blogging is civilly dis..."What's fun about blogging is civilly disagreeing and sharing opposing viewpoints. Giving and taking with your readers is key, and not fearing what they have to say or locking them out simply because they disagree with you. Where's the fun in that?"<br /><br />Amen, Herman! Couldn't have said it any better myself!<br /><br />And I also love how you said, "Don't let that internal editor mute your thoughts!"<br /><br />"Here's looking forward to disagreeing with you in the near future, Ron! ;-) Heh..."<br /><br />HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You said it, buddy! Blog on!<br /><br />Much thanks for stopping by. Hope you and the family had a fantabulous weekend and that you're feeling better!<br /><br />X to you, Karin, and Mr. Tyler!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-70102453270680197092013-09-15T20:27:34.674-04:002013-09-15T20:27:34.674-04:00Right on! Don't let that internal editor mute...Right on! Don't let that internal editor mute your thoughts. If you're a blogger, you go into this game knowing that not everyone will agree with what you have to say. What's fun about blogging is civilly disagreeing and sharing opposing viewpoints. Giving and taking with your readers is key, and not fearing what they have to say or locking them out simply because they disagree with you. Where's the fun in that?<br /><br />Here's looking forward to disagreeing with you in the near future, Ron! ;-) Heh...Herman Turnipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-61867475033091101332013-09-15T19:27:21.843-04:002013-09-15T19:27:21.843-04:00HAHAHAHAHAHHHAHA!
OMG...that was FLAWLESS!!!!
Pl...HAHAHAHAHAHHHAHA!<br /><br />OMG...that was FLAWLESS!!!!<br /><br />Please tell him, MEOW!!!!!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-24284426201964874002013-09-15T14:34:11.511-04:002013-09-15T14:34:11.511-04:00Hi Ron,
Mr. Cheddar says, meeeow and thanks a bu...Hi Ron, <br /><br />Mr. Cheddar says, meeeow and thanks a bunch. Although he is NOT surprised by your compliment. He knows he's great! :<)<br />BFN and Happy Weekend, GGeraldinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-74781860771320066302013-09-15T10:12:20.253-04:002013-09-15T10:12:20.253-04:00HA! Right you are, Denise! No apologies :)HA! Right you are, Denise! No apologies :)Ronhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-58764346162231686232013-09-15T09:49:29.641-04:002013-09-15T09:49:29.641-04:00I say, Merry Christmas, Ron. And that's that. ...I say, Merry Christmas, Ron. And that's that. No apologies, right?Denisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-9300370627039659142013-09-14T21:12:21.412-04:002013-09-14T21:12:21.412-04:00:)
XOXOX:)<br />XOXOXRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-2100249980420770242013-09-14T21:12:03.320-04:002013-09-14T21:12:03.320-04:00Nitebyrd, I LOVED your comment!!!!!
And you summe...Nitebyrd, I LOVED your comment!!!!!<br /><br />And you summed it up perfectly...<br /><br />" I figure if I don't like what I'm reading, I can stop reading it. And if someone doesn't like what I write, they can move on to some other blog. Simple."<br /><br />AAAAAMEN! It's that's simple!<br /><br />Much thanks for stopping by, Sis! Hope you're having a great weekend!<br /><br />X ya!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-50250790251626892292013-09-14T20:55:31.398-04:002013-09-14T20:55:31.398-04:00Ron, you can say, "Good Morning!" and of...Ron, you can say, "Good Morning!" and offend somebody these days. It's pathetic. I figure if I don't like what I'm reading, I can stop reading it. And if someone doesn't like what I write, they can move on to some other blog. Simple.nite byrdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-87717292332588344812013-09-14T17:39:58.162-04:002013-09-14T17:39:58.162-04:00XOXOXOXOXOXOXXOXOXOXOXOXOXmeleahrebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-38384554506865298142013-09-14T17:06:27.284-04:002013-09-14T17:06:27.284-04:00Hey there Chrissy!
"What's the saying? Y...Hey there Chrissy!<br /><br />"What's the saying? You can please some of the people all of the time but not all of the people all of the time. Something like that."<br /><br />Yes, and thank you! And it's not even really about whether our followers or readers go up and down because that's going to happen anyway. It's more about staying true to US.<br /><br />" And just because you think Sex in the City was a great show, I won't hold that against you."<br /><br /><br /><br />Bwhahahahhahahaha! OMG that's right, I forgot you don't like that show. But see, we're still friends anyway, right?<br /><br /><br />(((((( You ))))))<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, girl. Hope you're enjoying a FAB weekend. The weather is GORGEOUS!!!!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-11661508710680188192013-09-14T17:02:39.900-04:002013-09-14T17:02:39.900-04:00"And quite frankly, when it comes to Politica..."And quite frankly, when it comes to Politically Correctness - I truly think everyone needs to calm the fuck down. And lighten the fuck up already."<br /><br />Bwhahahahahahahaha! Meleah, I LOVE YOU!!!!!<br /><br />And THREE cheers! Lighten the fuck up already!<br /><br />Thank you, thank you, thank you!<br /><br />Blog on, girl! And keep sharing those TMI posts because I LOVE them!<br /><br />Hope you're having a FAB weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-75447327973431474202013-09-14T15:57:59.915-04:002013-09-14T15:57:59.915-04:00Hi Ron,
Happy weekend to you.
Very well thought po...Hi Ron,<br />Happy weekend to you.<br />Very well thought post. I think that perhaps a bottom line for some of us is if we are feeling good about what we blog about. <br />Really... If there is a spark going from you, to the computer and to your website, then it is A OK. It doesn't matter what you say, do or show; you direct it. <br />I think that perhaps blogging style is like personality. Some people need to learn to have a stronger voice and affirm themselves while others have a natural quality. Though, everyone can change and grow through time and practice.<br />Thank you for your views, Ron.<br />Be well and enjoy your day.<br />Xbarbj92noreply@blogger.com