Tag Archives: comments

Are Blog Commenters “Real” Writers?

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Neil

A few weeks ago, there was a raucous argument online over the unimportant question of the day — are bloggers “real” writers? I have my own thoughts about this, but I’m all about spreading the love, so for all practical … Continue reading →

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Imaginary WordPress Plugin: Automatic Comment Respond-o-Meter

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Neil

Are your readers complaining that you never respond to their comments, or spreading mean-spirited rumors that you only email those female bloggers who can be seen on Flickr wearing tank-tops or extremely tight t-shirts that read “Fussy:  writing well is … Continue reading →

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Blogging Talk #2

Posted on June 2, 2006 by Neil

I remember when I started blogging, I promised myself that I would never write about “blogging.” Could there be a subject more boring? God help us when the first movie about bloggers comes out. The studios love to make movies … Continue reading →

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You Decide

Posted on April 9, 2006 by Neil

I hate all you bloggers out there.   All you ever talk about is: “Me, me, me.  Read me!  Read me!”  And I’m no better.   I’m like a trained monkey typing away to amuse a bunch of ungrateful strangers.  At least … Continue reading →

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My “Lucy”

Posted on August 20, 2005 by Neil

You always hear "nice guys" complaining about women who only want to go out with "bad boys."  I’ve never complained about this, because I feel the same way about women.  I’ve always been attracted to the "trouble-maker."  When I use … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging and the Internet, Life with Sophia | Tagged , , , | 45 Comments