Last updated on February 28, 2021
The other day, when a blogger posted a picture of her toes, I knew it was time to rethink this blogging thing -again. At a time, when we are stuck at home and I should be wanting to read blogs, I found myself scrolling through my reader, clicking LIKE just because it’s the right thing to do. Three or four bloggers still get comments from me. Only one or two I actually still read. The rest?
Scroll – Click “Like” – Don’t read – Repeat!
I know I am not the only one. I have puplished posts with over 800 – 1000 words (Yes, I am a bad blogger) and got a LIKE 30 seconds after I published it.
That was my aha-moment. Why don’t I……..?
And so it began!
Scroll – Click “Like” – Don’t read – Repeat!
Blogging, reading, writing takes time. Time I don’t have. You have to be interested in other peoples ugly toes -sorry they really weren’t show-off material- and sadly I am not. I have my own ugly toes to deal with.
I love photography but don’t find too much entertainment in most of the pictures anymore. Another cat, another flower, another lake and I do the same.
Scroll – Click “Like” – Don’t read – Repeat!
I love ugliness. There is so much beauty if you look deeper beyond the surface. Stories told by just one picture. I love things that are unique. I love to feel a story unfold when I look at a picture, just like I do with a good painting. I need to feel something…anything.
Give me emotions. PLEASE!
All these altered photos, like nature wouldn’t be bright enough! Using all kind of ‘photo trickery’ to make a picture more interesting. Newsflash, if it’s necessary, perhaps the picture wasn’t that interesting to begin with?
Scroll – Click “Like” – Don’t read – Repeat!
Where are the edgy posts? The posts about life in all its un-glory?
It’s like reading a boring diary. Yes, life is boring here too. Still it has its interesting, humorous moments. Life is not just rainbows and sunshine. There are clouds and thunder. Give me Thunder!
Scroll – Click “Like” – Don’t read – Repeat!
Poems, yes there is the edginess -at least in some. The ugliness beauty of our lives seen through a pen.
Emotions, Tears and laughter. A little bit of love, a big dose of reality please!
Scroll – Read – Click “Like” – Hope to repeat!
I have adjusted nicely over the years. Not much edginess on my block now either.
No Politics = Check
No Religion= Check
Be nice= Check
Be polite =🤣 (not today)
Maybe I need to wait until I am retire? But I don’t want to retire. What now?
Maybe just another blogging break?
And here you are reader, regretting that you didn’t:
Scroll – Click “Like” – Don’t read – Repeat!
I think I got your message.
But I have REALLY BEAUTIFUL toes.
Just sayin’
Hahaha, that’s the comment of the day 🙂
Naw, I need to read the post first. How else would I know if I like it. Also, I’ve been online since the late 90s… and we’d always comment back then. I miss those days. We created a great community. Anyway, I’ve been reading your blog for a while now. I’ve even noticed the change in the tone of your writing. But I’ll only like it if I’ve read it first 😀
Goodness, did I change my tone?
I always loved the interaction with readers and I like to leave comments as well. But…not all the time. A post needs to make me think or feel. That’s the best kind. So, what’s wrong with my tone now? Good grief, now you have me thinking.
😀 I mean your narrative “tone” It is confident and invites the reader to pay attention to the message. Some writers seem as if they don’t want to offend the reader. It’s difficult to know what they think of the subject. Your tone allows us to take a position.
Thinking is usually a good thing to do.
And breaking up is hard to do…..
Sorrry
Stupid old song reference.
But I love the interactions on your blog.
Shows that you have engaged your audience……
This is very good stuff
melhopkinsdotcom,
I have written A LOT on this topic…. I will refrain from dropping a link, but you can search it out
Here:
Call-Ment Me
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 BY LAMARCOM
Or here:
You’ve Got to Give a Little. Kindness is the Best Cure for all ills.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 BY LAMARCOM
I just left a comment on your post – but for some reason it identified me as anonymous.
Word-Depressed is broken. I have spoken to them about this issue. Got no satisfaction, just an offer inviting me to go sit and spin.
Oh snap! 😅
LMFAO! SNAP!
WordPress at its best 🙁
Glad I came across your post. I try really hard to read before clicking like. So much to read an so little time. 🤔
So true. Thank you for stopping by.
Irene,
I have a slightly different take…
“So many women, so little time.”
Just kidding!!!!
[…] certainly touches taboo’s, he expresses the ugliness and I find beauty in it. There is the THUNDER I am drawn […]
I’ve never seen this many comments on your posts and since I read them a week or more behind that’s saying something! I purposefully read the blogs I follow so I CAN read and think about them before reacting. Guess that makes me an “odd duck” too.
As far as likes, not likes, weird pix, etc., I look at a blog (and really comments on blogs I follow since I have done so little with mine still) as a place to express myself. So Bridget (did I spell that right?), as far as I’m concerned, you just continue to be you, and I’ll just continue to be me. Deal?
I have not the slightest intention to change in the blogging world. 🙂
it’s so refreshing to see someone completely transparent and open about their thoughts ! thanks for sharing this ❤️
It’s a birth defect and you’re welcome 🙂
“birth defect?”
OMG!
Thanks for making laugh so hard that I spilt my beer.
I had to laugh at the idea of posting about toes. That might be considered edgy, but not sure I want to see it. LOL! My experience with blogging is rather up and down after so many years. I have zero expectation from others, and write for my own satisfaction, always delighted if anyone stops by at all! But I try hard to keep up with others. I am genuinely interested, if not always entertained. I have also known bloggers who disabled the like button to resist the lazy responses. Blogging does take time. And sometimes we just really don’t have any left to give away! 🙂
I didn’t know you can disable the like button. I need to think about that.
I get the ‘up and down’ part. That’s how I feel myself. I never thought about my expectations when it comes to blogging. Not sure!
Oh Debra!
Absolutely!
My Writing, Self-Delusional Façade
JANUARY 29, 2021 BY LAMARCOM
Likes are not that serious here, or so they seem. I too have seen the 5 second like after just posting a wordy post. I relate more to comments. Trouble is not every blogger with engage or respond, or will only do so sporadically. I will never get a swelled head by likes or follows… the truth is in the words. And incidentally I love your blog… there are times we don’t see eye to eye, but that is what makes this imperfect world great.
The last 26 months have been eventful and chaotic in our home. I didn’t interact much either, I need to change that. One day….I will have more time.
It would be terribly boring if we all would have the same opinion all the time, wouldn’t it?
Yes, definitely boring.
Bravo!
Good points
Thank you.
You really hit a nerve here! Some people will just unfollow you, if you don’t like every single piece they put out there. I do read before I press the like button but I also read less and less blogs. Maybe one has to be retired to write a decent blog?
I notice that a lot of bloggers are retired and I suppose blogging is a perfect ‘time filler’ then. As for me, it’s time out of my normal day and I really don’t have more than one hour.
With just an hour, you are pretty productive! If iit’s not fun for you anymore, you can alway take a small break?
(Ha, me so smart … I often wonder what is the point of all of this …)
Well, I have done that. Stopped blogging for a year. 🙂 I don’t post every day. Two, three posts a week maximum, so it’s still fun.
I am trying to be retired, but who am I kidding? I am just lazy and I don’t like to work for a living.
The bloggers I still follow and read are only a handful these days – because I cannot* click like unless I have read it! *My three years in an RC convent? My happier days in a small Quaker school? My parents even?
I treasure you, I hope you know that.
Nice image! You inspired my today article. Thank you!
I only just started my blog a week ago! I was scrolling through the reader (just worked out how to do this) wondering… are these real likes or is it équité just to like everything you see? Very confusing 😂
Welcome to the blogging world. The virtual world is as honest or dishonest as you allow it to be.
The likes are as real as they are on other social media pages. 🙂
Very very true! I normally just like things I actually like (imagine?!) so I think I’ll stick with that 😂
🙂 Where did you get the idea that you are a bad blogger for publishing blog posts that fall within the range of 800 to 1000 words?
By the way, I specialize in long-form content and my viewing audience loves it.
I also agree that creating blog posts and reading other people’s blog posts take time (It is one of those sacrifices that we bloggers need to make).
Do have yourself a wonderful weekend!
Long-form content…you and me both. I write like I talk…can’t find an end. 🙂
As for being a bad blogger. I set it in stone 2015 https://nonsmokingladybug.wordpress.com/2015/08/03/i-am-a-bad-bad-blogger/?wref=tp
🙂 I read that blog post that you published back in 2015.
In regards to spelling, British and Canadian words are spelt differently from American words.
I hope that the person did not get offended when you informed them of the misspelled word via their blog’s comments section.
I am European. English is not my first (or second) language. I don’t correct spelling errors, it was a misuse or misspelling of an European word if I remember correctly.
AND THAT IS A STANDING INVITATION!!!!! 😀
Thanks
I never said those folks were anything bad–I do cite their fine quality and yours. I’ve been been shunned for religion before but check who actually follows this blog. some one would not expect to find on a “Christian” blog/ Thank you fore being honest and civil about it. Both are appreciated!
No problem. Your ‘about’ was a bit much. 🙂 All the best
YEAH…I REALLY PAKED IT IN THERE! PERHAPS IT IS TIME TO LIGHTEN IT UP A LITTLE—NOT HIT YOU AND OTHERS WITH A HUNDRED-POUND CLUB.
I would, not that I have any say in it. “Go change it.” 🙂
NOT YOUR THING, IKNOW, MOST HONORABLE BLOGGER-SAN…..THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISDOM! 😀
Actually, I can’t help but want to read now all the blogs you asked to avoid. It’s like telling a kid not to take a cookie. 🙂
WELL GOOD—GO TO IT!!!! I LOVED SEVERAL,,,,,,BUT MY PERSONALITY AT THE TIME CLASHED WITH THEIRS ONE OR TWO RAN AWAY SCREAMING (!) FOR THEIR OWN REASONS. 😀
You are honest I like that.
FOR ME, IT’S A LEARNING GOD’S CHARACTER THING—AND MY PERSONAL. CHEERS!
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
NOW, IF MY SCREEN WILL JUST STAY STILL..I’D SAY COME OVER TO OUR PLACE–WE HAVE RELIGION, ROMANCE, BREAST CANCERN ASPBERGER’S SYNDROM, LOVE, DISCUSSION AND LIMERICKS!
I don’t want my post reblogged on your blog, please.
I always ask if ‘reblogging’ is ok (hint.)
I am agnostic, love to talk about religion without being religious. My blog and your Christian blog do not match -at all.
You suppose you are a wonderful blogger, so it’s my loss.
I personally never hit “like’ unless I actually do read it. Because when I get 6 likes in 6 seconds, I know the person didn’t read it. There’s lots of blogs out there; I follow and read the ones I enjoy. I appreciate you bringing up a point that is rarely mentioned. Enjoy your day!
I always wanted to write about it. Today was the day. Sometimes the fingers fly over the keyboard and they just don’t ask me what I want. 🙂
Have a great weekend.
How would I know your interesting background Bridget if I Scroll – Click “Like” – Don’t read – Repeat! However, I have found myself doing a cull of those multi posting, same every time, re blogged 17 times, type bloggers. Always lovely to see you though. Honest!
You are just a very sweet man. Tell your wife I said so (like she doesn’t know.)
I read your blog too. I love your wit and like to read more about you. Your limericks are hysterical.
I’m blushing, and for a man my age that is quite something! Thank you…..whatever your name is!
LOL still Bridget
I like your “nonsmokingladybug” title and cute picture. My daughter’s “logo” is a ladybug. There’s something inviting about those little bugs. Your blog title was inviting, too. Click Like – Don’t Read – – – of course I will want to read a blog that tells me not to!! When you wrote, “Yes, life is boring here too. Still it has its interesting, humorous moments. Life is not just rainbows and sunshine. There are clouds and thunder. Give me Thunder!” I wanted to cry out to you. “Boring” is a word that is as forbidden in our home as the “F” word. No excuse for boredom. Look at the interesting, humorous moments and dwell on ways to expand them! Look for the blogs that inspire you. Skip the rainbows and sunshine if they annoy you. Hear the thunder and find the beauty in the clouds. You must know how to do that or you wouldn’t have 2.992 followers!! You gotta be doing something right. Thanks for visiting JanBeek. I hope you’ll be back… and look for the thunder. My #2 daughter helped sound it today for me. <3
Goodness, did I like your comment. Why is there no LOVE button here?
Our life does have it’s dull moment here. We just went through 26 months of small hell. (Bypass recovery, shoulder recovery etc. pp)
And then there is work and the houshold. “I just did laundry! How the heck can the basket be full again.”
“Ladybug” is my nickname, or one of them. Given to me after a night of a bit of drinking, when I cried when a ladybug died.
I look at blogging the same way Iook at older faces. Don’t botox them, let me see the wrinkles. Life’s lines tell a story and we should not hide them or try to look perfect. Do you know what I mean?
Thank you for reading!
I do know what you mean, but I am not ready to do a blog titled, “Embrace Wrinkles” yet! I know they tell my story… but do there have to be railroad tracks between my eyebrows??
Not sure if I’m supposed to be replying to their comments on your blog ? But I’m intrigued by the content, I’m a realist in the same real world as you and I envy your “thunder” ! Was inspired by my better half to start this blog thing our first verbal definition for category was “it gets worse” as a mental thought when you’re going through a catastrophe because no matter what it is it gets worse than the thing you are experiencing right? And I judge no person because I’m no angel . I love reality and knowledge. I wish that we all had the same thunder so that we could be more ready. It really makes us humble . I urge you to be more active with your hearts and prayers when it comes to what’s happening in the world around you. Only so that we can make it to where your “thunder” can be a blessing to the ones in worse situations! Loved your words..
Perhaps a bit rude if you ignore the blog post and the blog, but comment on other people’s comments to the blog. But then, hey, if that’s what you want, knock yourself out.
Not sure exactly what is what yet.. not meaning to be jerkish or anything learning my way around thank you for the input
Oh goodness, don’t take me serious. Nobody else does. 🙂
Haha I posted one called “weed removal” but it was in abouts or something?? I can’t find it Haga can you look on my page please and see if it’s their to see? Thanks
It’s there. Seems to be the only one.
Thank you appreciated it! I’m boggled by all this but love the format
Thanks for the ‘like’ you gave my post earlier. I think…
You welcome 🙂
Thanks for the update… Lots to think about!
I am afraid so. Too honest perhaps!
That’s very true actually. Think we’ve all done the click like thing. And some blogs are better than others or you connect more. I was going to do one about my toes but I’ll leave it now…..
🤣🤣🤣🤣