The relationship between bloggers is an interesting one! I am fairly new to the blogging world, but realise its huge with loads of content. Gathering so much information is virtually impossible but I feel the least we can do, is to start somewhere and follow subjects which interest us.
Building a network among friends, making a small group, sharing inputs and making it a point to read what someone else has written is one step forward. Every blogger writes not only for the love of writing but essentially to share with his fellow bloggers, what he thinks may be of some interest. If we spend 5 minutes reading something, I am sure another 60 seconds spent in recording a comment,should not be difficult. If anything, it goes a long way in motivating someone, encouraging them to continue putting their thoughts on paper.
If nobody reads or has the patience to comment, there is no point in writing! One may as well record everything in a Diary and keep it locked in a cupboard. If the bloggers world has to survive and we understand each other, it will indeed be a process of understanding not only what the person writes but also his moods, reflection & style. I know some folks who feel they are the best, either have a condescending attitude or do not encourage another to write for fear of competition. Its ridiculous! The world is so big, subjects infinite and each human mind has a different thought process with his own distinctive style of conveying things. Hence, such insecurity is uncalled for.
Is it possible for us to unite,encourage and respect each other? It is absolutely not necesary to say nice things all the time. Suggestion, inputs and healthy criticism spurs the writer to do even better next time! Can we make a start in building a beautiful mutual relationship? Can we start today? Right now?
If you have reached this line, it means you have read it all. Could you please leave your thoughts on the issue?
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That is what I am trying to do these days, building a network, a community around The Colors Magazine.
ReplyDeleteWhile some of us say we write for ourselves but actually we love to be read and we love to get feedback, it encourages us to do more when we see people share same thoughts and ideas.
However many people only want to receive instead of giving. I do not see any point in such blogging. Bloging is about communication and interacting, it is a two-side process. You can't go alone. And you actually should not.
Hi Rajini,
ReplyDeleteI just realized why I couldn't leave comments here! The link for comments blends in with the color of your page! You must have thought I was crazy (lol)
About your post, I completely agree. I spend far more time reading and commenting on blogs than I do writing my own, and I get a lot out of doing that. It's wonderful to discover and talk about things you never would have thought of yourself.
We all love to express ourselves and of course it's great when what we have to say becomes a conversation.
My favorite bloggers have "voices" that I enjoy hearing and encouraging, and it's a thrill to find them.
Don't waste any time on those with condescending attitudes. Anyone who is threatened by someone else's efforts to succeed is not worth spending the words on.
Building beautiful mutual relationships? Now? Of course! That should be the goal every time we talk to each other.
@ Lena
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Any feedback needs to be a two way communication in order to maintain continuity.
Thanks for your views.
@ Brent
Im the crazy one here :)) Imagine creating links with the same colour!...Even I couldn't see it.:))
I am glad some of us think alike. Its always healthy to have meaningful exchange of views.
Thanks for the response.
P.S. (Colours to Links changed! ..:) )
Rajini, Lena, Brent: isn't that what life is all about, giving and receiving - it does take a certain maturity to have discovered the joy of giving I suppose. Happy to meet you all, and I hope we'll find a bunch of like-minded people, who are not only taking but freely giving too... It makes the world such a nicer place if we all would first think of giving!
ReplyDeleteLena, thank you so much for your inspiration!
Charlotte
Hi Charlotte,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback. Lovely views expressed by you! Indeed life is about taking steps and walking a path together to reach a destination! Hope to hear more from you!
A warm welcome to the blog!
I couldn't agree more! And based on the post before this, you certainly do have more to say, and while I can't always promise a comment :) I will promise to read... :)
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