Comments on: The Blogosphere’s Valentine’s Day Emergency Hotline http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/ Neil Kramer is a writer in Los Angeles. Citizen of the Month is his blog. Make yourself at home. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:31:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Citizen of the Month » Roses are Cheaper a Day Later http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-221040 Citizen of the Month » Roses are Cheaper a Day Later Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:29:48 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-221040 [...] sorry a day late with my official Valentine’s Day greeting. I like to celebrate the holiday online, but it just didn’t happen this year. Besides, the roses are cheaper the next day. Give me [...] [...] sorry a day late with my official Valentine’s Day greeting. I like to celebrate the holiday online, but it just didn’t happen this year. Besides, the roses are cheaper the next day. Give me [...]

]]> By: sassy http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-215604 sassy Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:09:26 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-215604 Would this be a good moment to declare my undying love for you, Neil? Would this be a good moment to declare my undying love for you, Neil?

]]> By: Lady http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-162059 Lady Thu, 15 Feb 2007 06:58:19 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-162059 The generous nature and inclusiveness of your love-fest inspired me to shed my usual shunning of Valentine’s Day (too cutesy too public too much) and consider embracing the holiday myself. But going against the grain isn’t the easiest thing in the world. I started off, with an early spurt, and sputtered about until I ended up with this slightly twisted <a href="http://ladywordsmith.blogspot.com/2007/02/play-twister-today.html" rel="nofollow">Valentine’s Day offering for you</a>. And then nerves, embarrassment, and the ache of a sensitive tooth, made me think I should <a href="http://ladywordsmith.blogspot.com/2007/02/she-didnt-marry-your-penis-okay-she.html" rel="nofollow">get real, and retract the offer</a>. But all that grain rubbing aside, the bottom line is this. Mr./Ms. Valentine – thanks for the love! The generous nature and inclusiveness of your love-fest inspired me to shed my usual shunning of Valentine’s Day (too cutesy too public too much) and consider embracing the holiday myself. But going against the grain isn’t the easiest thing in the world.

I started off, with an early spurt, and sputtered about until I ended up with this slightly twisted Valentine’s Day offering for you.

And then nerves, embarrassment, and the ache of a sensitive tooth, made me think I should get real, and retract the offer.

But all that grain rubbing aside, the bottom line is this. Mr./Ms. Valentine – thanks for the love!

]]> By: Dagny http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-162040 Dagny Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:31:44 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-162040 lol Sandra. Actually I knew about the honor yesterday as I had a great deal more to say on the subject than what I posted in comments. Perhaps I will end up doing a full post. And yeah, it's nice being crush of the day and all but it was even nicer receiving cards and candy from kids who regularly tell me that I'm "not nice" or "[I'm} doing too much." Made me feel like Sally Field and all. lol Sandra. Actually I knew about the honor yesterday as I had a great deal more to say on the subject than what I posted in comments. Perhaps I will end up doing a full post.

And yeah, it’s nice being crush of the day and all but it was even nicer receiving cards and candy from kids who regularly tell me that I’m “not nice” or “[I’m} doing too much.” Made me feel like Sally Field and all.

]]> By: Valentine’s Day Emergency Hotline · That’s The New Thing http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-162006 Valentine’s Day Emergency Hotline · That’s The New Thing Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:21:03 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-162006 [...] Bloggers have come together to give you lonely hearts some hot instant messenger love. Don’t slit your wrists just yet! It’s true - no one will ever love you. But atleast you can talk to someone about it. [...] [...] Bloggers have come together to give you lonely hearts some hot instant messenger love. Don’t slit your wrists just yet! It’s true - no one will ever love you. But atleast you can talk to someone about it. [...]

]]> By: Booda Baby http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-161956 Booda Baby Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:11:33 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-161956 I know you're not measuring (too hard to figure out how to spell gauge + ing) your success by the number of visitors, are you? It's a great and wonderful kinda performance piece - just the idea of being able to participate is so ... connecting. It's VERy cool that you don't wait until some crisis or tragedy to marshall your resources for a little love and fun and wit and wonderful-ness. I bet that's not a word, is it? And those few reviews? pft. Like with anything, it's good to consider the source. (Since I'm older and lazier, I classify it under 'sports.' ) I know you’re not measuring (too hard to figure out how to spell gauge + ing) your success by the number of visitors, are you? It’s a great and wonderful kinda performance piece - just the idea of being able to participate is so … connecting.

It’s VERy cool that you don’t wait until some crisis or tragedy to marshall your resources for a little love and fun and wit and wonderful-ness. I bet that’s not a word, is it?

And those few reviews? pft. Like with anything, it’s good to consider the source. (Since I’m older and lazier, I classify it under ’sports.’ )

]]> By: sandra http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-161946 sandra Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:39:36 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-161946 Do you think Dagney is extra-honored to be the Crush of the Day? Do you think Dagney is extra-honored to be the Crush of the Day?

]]> By: Ariel http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-161942 Ariel Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:15:32 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-161942 I spent most of today with my head under a great big mental pillow, oblivious to the fake jollity surrounding me. Now that Hallmark has filled up the coffers can we please get back to normal? I spent most of today with my head under a great big mental pillow, oblivious to the fake jollity surrounding me. Now that Hallmark has filled up the coffers can we please get back to normal?

]]> By: You can call me, Sir http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-161939 You can call me, Sir Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:09:22 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-161939 I downloaded and installed Yahoo Messenger just for this and it was so worth it. Seriously. I was totally affirmed. Then I immediately uninstalled the program because the creepy little smiley face seemed a little too happy for my taste. I downloaded and installed Yahoo Messenger just for this and it was so worth it. Seriously. I was totally affirmed. Then I immediately uninstalled the program because the creepy little smiley face seemed a little too happy for my taste.

]]> By: Neil http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-161891 Neil Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:25:19 +0000 http://www.citizenofthemonth.com/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline/#comment-161891 Ellen -- Yes, I already bought my flowers! OK - it is 1:15, so like at a telethon, it is time to stand back and look how we're doing so far. I would say that, as of now, it has been a moderate success, but the bulk of the day is still ahead of us.   We've had people come to check out the idea, but only about 25 people have actually signed on to chat.  If I did this again, I might embed the chat widget right on the page, so people who aren't with Yahoo don't have to sign up, make us a buddy, etc.  Those manning the "phones" have done a great job, and several people have stated that it was their best Valentine's Day ever, which is a little depressing, but hey, we'll take the compliment! Not all the reviews have been positive. The concept of "love" makes many people uncomfortable and some cannot understand how good-hearted bloggers would want to spend their time on others. But we know different. Here are some comments <a href="http://personals.netscape.com/story/2007/02/13/the-blogospheres-valentines-day-emergency-hotline">from Netscape</a>: "You have got to be kidding!!!" "This is fun but I really don't think an inflatable rubber blond doll is much of a "Love Object". How much do they cost, anyway?" "Not sure bloggers know anything about love. Except to talk about it. :-)" "BlogSex." "OMG this is just sad! "Are you a perv who just cant get enough love?" Too funny!" Despite the naysayers, we believe in the power of love, even from total strangers on IM.  We are STILL open for business! Happy Valentine's Day! Ellen — Yes, I already bought my flowers!

OK - it is 1:15, so like at a telethon, it is time to stand back and look how we’re doing so far.

I would say that, as of now, it has been a moderate success, but the bulk of the day is still ahead of us.   We’ve had people come to check out the idea, but only about 25 people have actually signed on to chat.  If I did this again, I might embed the chat widget right on the page, so people who aren’t with Yahoo don’t have to sign up, make us a buddy, etc.  Those manning the “phones” have done a great job, and several people have stated that it was their best Valentine’s Day ever, which is a little depressing, but hey, we’ll take the compliment!

Not all the reviews have been positive. The concept of “love” makes many people uncomfortable and some cannot understand how good-hearted bloggers would want to spend their time on others. But we know different.

Here are some comments from Netscape:

“You have got to be kidding!!!”

“This is fun but I really don’t think an inflatable rubber blond doll is much of a “Love Object”. How much do they cost, anyway?”

“Not sure bloggers know anything about love. Except to talk about it. :-)”

“BlogSex.”

“OMG this is just sad! “Are you a perv who just cant get enough love?” Too funny!”

Despite the naysayers, we believe in the power of love, even from total strangers on IM.  We are STILL open for business! Happy Valentine’s Day!

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