The Bloggers With The Most To Say
how do you feel about the blogging community?
At first when I started my blog, I did it because I enjoy writing and taking pictures. I thought this would be the perfect way to share these things with others and also keep a journal for myself. I had also found several blogs that I enjoyed reading on a regular basis. That was basically it.
Now that I have became an active blogger (just about two months now), I have discoverd that the blogging community is pretty awesome. It has turned out to be sort of an online family to me.
Everyday I get excited to update my blog and read the feedback from my readers; I find their kind words and input so helpful and encouraging. And I love all the great ideas and inspiration I get from reading other blogs. Blogging has truly become more than just a hobby for me, it now has a permanent place in my lifestyle. I just love it.
I also think that this site, 20sb, has played a big part in me becoming more active in the blogging world. It has introduced me to a lot of awesome bloggers.
I am intrested in getting feedback about this. What do you think about the blogging community? Have you had positive or negative experieces?
I look forward to hearing what you think!
amber @ this is the life
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Permalink Reply by amber castro on -
I would have to agree that I am not really aware of this. I realize that there are obviously blogs that are very popular and most bloggers follow those. However, I am not aware of any rules. I guess maye it depends on the type of blog that you are writing. I think that if you are just true to yourself and write what you feel or believe, you are fine. Again I would stress that you should blog for yourself and not others. Having followers and readers should just be an added bonus. :)
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Permalink Reply by Danaconda on -
For the most part everyone seems to be pretty cool - what I've noticed about 20sb is that most of you aren't haters. And since "I don't hate, I appreciate," it's nice to see reciprocation. I'm not saying I like all the blogs I read - nor do I expect everyone to like mine - but people here aren't ass-faces about it.
There are most definitely blogger circles, but it's not like in high school where you look down on someone who isn't in your clique. From what I've seen everyone tends to be pretty welcoming. Sure, there are some huge chunks of shit in the swimming pool every now and then, but for the most part these bloggers are decent people. Some of them are confident to the point that it can perceived as being pretentious, but sometimes you need that mindset to be a good blogger - you just have to know where to draw the line. Some, however, self-promote too much which irritates me, because it takes away from the fact that they're a good writer.
Overall I've had mostly very positive experiences with 20sb, and if I wasn't technologically brain dead I'd have the badge on my blog. I recommend this place to every blogger.
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Permalink Reply by Nuggles on -
Me too; I can't figure out how to get that damn badge to show up!
I think it's Wordpress. That a-hole keeps screwing me over with everything.
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Permalink Reply by Peyton Smythe on -
oddly enough, i think it's easier to meet people with similar interests through blogs than in real life through work or friends.
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Permalink Reply by Kinsey Michaels on -
I think the blogging community is phenomenal. I have been blogging for 7 months now and had no idea what I was getting myself into when I started! I didn't realize the depth of the community, all of the conferences and meet ups, and how so many bloggers ultimately meet in real life and strengthen their bonds. Since starting blogging, I:
- have gone to a local blogger meet up for Boston area bloggers (I met LiLu of livitluvit.com!)
- have signed myself up for BlogHer, the biggest conference in the US for women bloggers
- feel so connected to certain bloggers that I feel if we were to meet in real life, we'd become instant friends
I think the connections I have made has been the biggest reward.
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Permalink Reply by Tiffani D. on -
I've only been blogging since last December, but I feel as if I have been a part of this world for years. I love it. It is as you say, a family of sorts. It takes a special kind of person to be a blogger, a courage and brazeness to put a spotlight on yourself--no matter if you are anonymous or not--so that the public can see your views and your life. You bare your soul, in essence.
I love being in this community, and the only thing I wish was different is that I wish I wasn't so shy in real life, I'd go to these blog meet ups in D.C. I keep chickening out.
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Permalink Reply by Philly Girl on -
I definitely agree! And I think that awesome forums like 20sb really further the family feeling.
www.confessionsofaphillygirl.blogspot.com
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Permalink Reply by Nic Lake on -
I've had nothing but positive experiences. However, I've not had as many experiences as I'd like.
I think every blogger secretly has a desire to have more readers/commenters, some more so than others. Plus, I really wish I could meet some of the people that I've met during my journey.
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Permalink Reply by Carly Findlay on -
I love the blogging community. My readers are so supportive, and I have made some wonderful friends from it. I didn't know what I'd gain from blogging - but I have gained so much. It's like I've created my own media career on the side.
I think communities like 20SB are great ways to get introduced to new bloggers with similar interests.
I would like to spend more time connecting with the blogging community - there aren't enough hours in the day!
http://carlyfindlay.blogspot.com
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Permalink Reply by Philly Girl on
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I love to blogging community....it's wonderful to meet all these people who are so similar yet so different from me. i've found a great deal of comfort in 20sb and look forward to talking to those here as well. thus far i've only had positive experiences...but 20sb is the only blogging community i'm really involved in. i joined blogher and another one (don't remember the name...something for women), and didn't love it as much. it wasn't a negative experience...just not like it is here.
www.confessionsofaphillygirl.blogspot.com
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