Comments on: To Rant, or Not To Rant

By: rudyamid

rudyamid — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:32:50 +0000

@nat:
Yeah, I was just saying that about the Maddox website. Too much ranting is just tiresome. I still think a blog should be useful not only to the owner, but to the readers too.

@Leon:
I do disapprove comments that are blatantly offensive and spam-like in nature. I want readership, but I don’t want to have to purposely write a post just to generate controversy and boost traffic. I still believe in “If you build it, they will come”.

By: Leon

Leon — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:05:00 +0000

I guess it all depends. You might wanna censor your blog a little if you feel like someone close may read it. But if you wanna boost your readership, then write some uncensored, straight from the gut posts. Leon's last blog post..My thoughts on…High School Musical

By: nat

nat — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:33:25 +0000

You gotta let it out sometimes, and readers usually appreciate the honesty, as long as it's real and it doesn't occur in every post, which could get old in a hurry! nat's last blog post..Top 5 On Friday

By: rudyamid

rudyamid — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:12:04 +0000

Hi mikster. I made that blogging mistake before, but luckily my friend pointed it out to me earlier so I was able to correct it.

By: mikster

mikster — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:32:27 +0000

An occasional rant is okay. But blogging about work, or anyone you work with can be a bad thing. Some bloggers have lost their jobs due to their blogging. mikster's last blog post..Deserving?

By: rudyamid

rudyamid — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:47:31 +0000

@Marjie:
I frequently visit your blog. Thanks for your kind words. Also thanks for placing an EntreCard ad with me.

@JFH:
Hah! That site gives me a headache. Fun maybe once or twice, but that constant ranting gets tiresome.

@Zhu:
I like a good debate too. You’re right, it is ok to argue about the ideology or lifestyle, but when it gets into personal attacks, that’s where I graciously back out. Just not worth the time and effort. I hope to see you debate my point of views, ok?

By: Zhu

Zhu — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:01:59 +0000

I love to read rants as long as they are smart. I mean, just offending people for the sake of it isn't fun. But debating is. For example, I'm an atheist myself and I wrote a post about religion a while ago. Coming from France, I was surprise to see North America was that religious. Anyway, I got a lot of comments, all respectful and people exchanging ideas. I loved the experience. Zhu's last blog post..Supper’s Ready

By: J.F.H.

J.F.H. — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:08:10 +0000

Unless of course you're Maddox. Then ranting is encouraged. I suppose that's sort of a pseudo-rant though. It makes people laugh rather than frown...most people. J.F.H.'s last blog post..Walking Home Last Night, A Banana Fell on My Head

By: Marjie

Marjie — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:40:14 +0000

If asked, I think you're puting your blogging into good use. Mine had also evolved from a heartache, to self-reflection, to humor, to just plain ranting about the fact that I sent a postal mail with a machine that spits out stamps. Whatever the reason is, there's no wrong and right way to blog. It's all about putting a little peice of your sanity (or lack of) out there. Great post. Give mine a visit too when you get a chance. Cheers always, ~Marjie Marjie's last blog post..Effortless.

By: rudyamid

rudyamid — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:35:25 +0000

Hi Melissa. Yeah, I also try to put a positive opinion out of my otherwise negative posts. It’s more useful to be positive than negative.