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Blog Without Obligation

Stumbled upon this and wanted to share it.Ana

Blog Without Obligation
https://ronrussosjournal.com/word/blogging-without-obligation

After coming across what seemed to be the 4000th or so post on someone’s blog starting with “I’m sorry I haven’t posted in awhile.” I decided it is time to rethink what makes a good blog and the expectations that have come to be part of it. I am thinking that no one should utter those words again . . .and with that thought I give you “Blogging Without Obligation.”
If you feel the same way, feel free to grab the logo, make a logo or whatever you would like to do!
* Because you shouldn’t have to look at your blog like it is a treadmill.
* Because its okay to just say what you have to say. If that makes for a long post, fine. Short post, fine. Frequent post, fine. Infrequent post, fine.
* Because its okay to not always be enthralled with the sound of your own typing.
* Because sometimes less is more.
* Because only blogging when you feel truly inspired keeps up the integrity of your blog.
* Because they are probably not going to inscribe your stat, link and comment numbers on your tombstone.
* Because for most of us blogging is just a hobby. A way to express yourself and connect with others. You should not have to apologize for lapses in posts. Just take a step back and enjoy life, not everything you do has to be “bloggable”.
* Because if you blog without obligation you will naturally keep your blog around longer, because it won’t be a chore. Plus, just think you will be doing your part to eradicate post pollution. One post at a time. .

posted on Dec 4, 2008 7:43 AM ()

Comments:

Good post Ana.Your so right on this.
comment by fredo on Dec 4, 2008 10:43 AM ()
I hate the word... blog. A bastardization of Web log. When people would say it quickly, it just sounded like blog, and it stuck. To me, it sounds like a slimy piece of wood. A blog.

I use mine as a tool. Now, anyway. To try out new things and new ideas. Maybe because one of my aspirations is to write my way into retirement, I have a habit of seeing it as an obligation. With unwritten deadlines and a small reader base that probably hates my guts.

Fine and dandy.
comment by oombutu on Dec 4, 2008 9:43 AM ()

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