Comments on: I’m Not Saying That I’m Going To, But I Understand http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/ What's hip, what's now, what's tomorrow in the romance genre world. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:26:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jordan http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-20509 Jordan Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:12:17 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/#comment-20509 Catherine, Yes, arguing does eat up a lot of energy. Giving up TV would be a tough one for me. I have a lot of shows that I really love. I have chosen to avoid the news. That's actually been working out well for me. Catherine, Yes, arguing does eat up a lot of energy. Giving up TV would be a tough one for me. I have a lot of shows that I really love. I have chosen to avoid the news. That’s actually been working out well for me.

]]> By: catherine http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-20497 catherine Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:18:09 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/#comment-20497 I agree completely. I have neither the time, nor the energy to engage in debates that seem to do nothing beyond making the participants angrier and more belligerent. Have also been seriously considering giving up television and many publications that engage in celebrity gossip for similar reasons. I agree completely. I have neither the time, nor the energy to engage in debates that seem to do nothing beyond making the participants angrier and more belligerent. Have also been seriously considering giving up television and many publications that engage in celebrity gossip for similar reasons.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-20494 Jordan Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:53:12 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/#comment-20494 Angie, I agree, RSS feeds are great. I didn't mean to suggest that a writer is filling the space between releases with dribble. *wg* Most people like to visit 'active' blogs (ie regular postings). What you're talking about is cool. Keeping up with your favorite authors is always worthwhile. :) Personally, I tend to unsubscribe from blogs that are nothing but promo. I find them boring, even when I LOVE the author. Viva la difference. ;) Angie, I agree, RSS feeds are great. I didn’t mean to suggest that a writer is filling the space between releases with dribble. *wg* Most people like to visit ‘active’ blogs (ie regular postings). What you’re talking about is cool. Keeping up with your favorite authors is always worthwhile. :) Personally, I tend to unsubscribe from blogs that are nothing but promo. I find them boring, even when I LOVE the author. Viva la difference. ;)

]]> By: Jordan http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-20493 Jordan Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:47:26 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/#comment-20493 Emjai, ***they all suit the mood I’m in at the time but that’s just me and that’s as it should be.*** You're absolutely correct. :) Emjai, ***they all suit the mood I’m in at the time but that’s just me and that’s as it should be.***

You’re absolutely correct. :)

]]> By: Angie http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-20491 Angie Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:35:01 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/#comment-20491 I actually don't mind a writer's blog that's <i>just</i> promotion, if that's really all it is. If someone posts once every month or two to say they've got a new book coming out, or they just got a new contract, that's cool -- it lets me keep up with a writer I like but doesn't take much of my time. The beauty of an RSS feed is that I don't have to waste my time constantly checking a blog which is rarely updated, and if the info which <i>does</i> get posted is interesting or useful, then that's cool. I'm more likely to delete the feed of a blog that's only got a useful post once a month but whose writer thinks they <i>have</i> to fill in the blanks with whatever they can stuff into the silences. I'm another one who doesn't care about the kids or spouse or laundry of someone I don't know. But a promotion-only blog with a reasonably low rate of posting is perfectly cool. Angie I actually don’t mind a writer’s blog that’s just promotion, if that’s really all it is. If someone posts once every month or two to say they’ve got a new book coming out, or they just got a new contract, that’s cool — it lets me keep up with a writer I like but doesn’t take much of my time. The beauty of an RSS feed is that I don’t have to waste my time constantly checking a blog which is rarely updated, and if the info which does get posted is interesting or useful, then that’s cool. I’m more likely to delete the feed of a blog that’s only got a useful post once a month but whose writer thinks they have to fill in the blanks with whatever they can stuff into the silences. I’m another one who doesn’t care about the kids or spouse or laundry of someone I don’t know. But a promotion-only blog with a reasonably low rate of posting is perfectly cool.

Angie

]]> By: Emjai http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-20489 Emjai Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:27:03 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/#comment-20489 Good on you. I think once people realize that there is no right or wrong in any form then we can begin to live peacefully. Let it start with Romance or not. For what it's worth I write contemporary romance with paranormal elements and there are times I don't like romance. But then I get over it. I read mystery, chick lit, women's fic, plain fic, and almost any form of romance and don't find one to be better than the other they all suit the mood I'm in at the time but that's just me and that's as it should be. Stopped by to say hi, Emjai Colbert Good on you. I think once people realize that there is no right or wrong in any form then we can begin to live peacefully. Let it start with Romance or not. For what it’s worth I write contemporary romance with paranormal elements and there are times I don’t like romance. But then I get over it. I read mystery, chick lit, women’s fic, plain fic, and almost any form of romance and don’t find one to be better than the other they all suit the mood I’m in at the time but that’s just me and that’s as it should be.

Stopped by to say hi,
Emjai Colbert

]]> By: Jordan http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-20488 Jordan Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:18:58 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/#comment-20488 Bernard, I owe you a dollar. ;) Bernard, I owe you a dollar. ;)

]]> By: BernardL http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-20487 BernardL Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:11:10 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/#comment-20487 If a blog has conflict and humor, it's entertaining to me. Throw in tips on publishing and the trials and tribulations of writing, with a sprinkling of book, movie, and TV show reviews, and I'm hooked. Darn, I think I just described your blog, Jordan. :) If a blog has conflict and humor, it’s entertaining to me. Throw in tips on publishing and the trials and tribulations of writing, with a sprinkling of book, movie, and TV show reviews, and I’m hooked. Darn, I think I just described your blog, Jordan. :)

]]> By: Jordan http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-20486 Jordan Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:39:30 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/#comment-20486 Liane, ***If I won’t tolerate certain behavior in real life, I don’t see why I should online.*** I think it's easy to forget that when you're online, but it's a very good reminder. :) Liane, ***If I won’t tolerate certain behavior in real life, I don’t see why I should online.***

I think it’s easy to forget that when you’re online, but it’s a very good reminder. :)

]]> By: Liane Spicer http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/comment-page-1/#comment-20485 Liane Spicer Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:29:56 +0000 http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/2007/09/25/i%e2%80%99m-not-saying-that-i%e2%80%99m-going-to-but-i-understand/#comment-20485 The blogs I read usually focus on the writing journey and on books, with a bit of real life thrown in. Any subject can be interesting if it's well written - yes, even the mundane. I won't cull a blog because the writer does the occasional post on her dog, or her children. It's all in the writing. Some blogs I read because I like the people; they're kind and encouraging, and there's mutual support going on. And there's one that makes me laugh - that guy is so witty, I'm sure he's going places, although he has very few readers right now. I stay away from the ones that are full of negativity and fighting. If I won't tolerate certain behavior in real life, I don't see why I should online. When the time I spend online becomes a problem, what I do is cut the frequency of my blog hopping - a couple I read every day, others once a week, and so on. It works for me. The blogs I read usually focus on the writing journey and on books, with a bit of real life thrown in. Any subject can be interesting if it’s well written – yes, even the mundane. I won’t cull a blog because the writer does the occasional post on her dog, or her children. It’s all in the writing.

Some blogs I read because I like the people; they’re kind and encouraging, and there’s mutual support going on. And there’s one that makes me laugh – that guy is so witty, I’m sure he’s going places, although he has very few readers right now.

I stay away from the ones that are full of negativity and fighting. If I won’t tolerate certain behavior in real life, I don’t see why I should online. When the time I spend online becomes a problem, what I do is cut the frequency of my blog hopping – a couple I read every day, others once a week, and so on. It works for me.

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