As with all things new, we stumble into something without much preparation & along the way discover facets never imagined, experiences we did not know would greet us…both positive & negative.
So welcome to the blogging world which is no different. You started blogging because you thought you had something of value to contribute…a passion, a hobby or whatever.
And then you gradually get to experience the blogosphere effect.
And you start reeling under it.
In the process you might just about forget why you started blogging in the first place.
You thought blogging was a creative channel or a break from the regular everyday world huh? But guess what…beneath the surface of all things wise & virtual, the psychology at work is still the same…appreciation, ego, sensitivity (or the lack thereof), building bridges & a bit of …taking offence
These are the unwritten laws or code of conduct in Blogdom. Call it what you will but the fact of the matter is –
~ To each their own – what it means here though is to each blogger, their OWN blog is of supreme importance
~ Playground behaviour is displayed at its best on this playing field
These are the expectations, adhere or perish –
—> I visited your blog, now you must visit my blog.
—> If you don’t come to my blog, I won’t come to your blog.
—> I clicked ‘like’ on your posts, you should click ‘like’ on my posts.
—> I commented on your posts, you better reply to my comments. And when done, you better comment on my posts.
—>I followed your blog. You should follow mine.
Or else what?
—> I’ll stop liking your posts.
—> I’ll stop reading your posts.
—> I’ll stop following your blog.
“Be cast into outer darkness…
There shall be weeping & gnashing of teeth.” ~ Jesus
Sigh.
Life was easier without blogging 🙂
You speak the truth!
Thanks Angie 🙂
Cleverly written…You’ve expressed what I’ve frequently thought.
Thanks Mona 🙂
And thank you for visiting my blog and “liking” my post 🙂
Sure…will be there more often 🙂
here here 😀
I come to liKe your post and comment on your posts
I’m returning the favor 😛
do come back to my space more often with your blueness your highness 😆
kidding aside, thanks for leaving a thread to follow on my space.
this is a great post 🙂
I think I’m going enjoy exploring your thoughts and your words 🙂
Thanks Amira for returning the favour …LOL
Will surely be swinging by your blog more frequently…very enjoyable & hope to see you around here more often 🙂
Haha much of this is true but I’m not following your blog excellent though it is because I can’t keep up with it !
lol…thanks Gilly
Haha…you make some funny but true observations of the Blogosphere! 🙂
sooo glad you think so 🙂
I had better follow you now… 😉
good one..lol