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Sandra--
Yes you seem to be getting the hang of it...but "masterful blogger" is an oxymoron...lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 19, 2005 at 11:32 AM
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Isa--
it's tomorrow but I will--thanks!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 19, 2005 at 11:31 AM
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I too am a newbie since mid July. I didn't hesitate to jump right in... that's my nature... good or bad ;o). I don't take any of it too seriously and though I'd love for my writing to be read and enjoyed... I truly appreciate the interaction and personalities that I've encountered. This is a very social place! :o)
I've been greeted by friendly, outgoing people who seem sincere in their help and advice. I enjoy reading you and learning from you and I thank you for reading me! Think I'll hang around, learn the ropes and become a masterful blogger!! LOL Thanks for sharing and listening, Sandi
posted by
Sandra_Harris
on August 19, 2005 at 11:20 AM
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happy birthday
have a great day:)
posted by
Marshallengraved
on August 19, 2005 at 11:12 AM
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Jacenta--
You should DEFINITELY repost them...as you said, not many people knew who you were because you were new...and even if someone already read it, if they click it again and remember, big deal!! I often will repost things I want to get re-read...although sometimes I do rework them a bit.
Thanks for the cake, balloons and b-day wishes!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 19, 2005 at 10:50 AM
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Hi Quirkyalone...
Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
When I first came to blogit I wanted to share my writings. I just posted one poem or story after another, but I received very little feedback, thus I thought that no one enjoyed them. Although, the feedback I did get was positive. Finally, after posting & posting and deleting and deleting, I posted a blog, "How do you make friends on Blogit?" I really wanted to know. Several comments posted were sincere, thus I stayed. Now, I find that many bloggers mean a lot to me. I feel bad, when they do. I feel happy, when they are. 
I do enjoy Blogitville. I would like to repost the unread writings that I posted when I first came to blogit, for so few were read, but I don't want to upset anyone, if they did happen to previously read them. Thus, I don't know if I should.
Whenever I think of you, Quirky, you are still holding the black cat in your arms. Ha-ha. Can't help it!
Thanks for viewing my Pets blog and have a wonderful birthday.
posted by
jacentaOld
on August 19, 2005 at 10:41 AM
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Tissi--
I think it is way too early to make the statement "obviously no one is interested in my writing." It takes time for others to find you, and in order for them to do that, you must spend some time introducing yourselves to others.
posted by
Julia.
on August 19, 2005 at 9:20 AM
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word.smith--
You're right...but they might not realize that they can still enjoy Blogit even if they want to write seriously and forgo the fun and games.
posted by
Julia.
on August 19, 2005 at 9:17 AM
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MW--
Contrary to what my three cats think...I don't have all the answers!
posted by
Julia.
on August 19, 2005 at 9:16 AM
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Can you tell me
How to quit walking in circles and giggling? I swear i read what you wrote but my mind is racing...OK, how about jsut how to lose 20 lbs in 2 weeks?
posted by
Bel_
on August 19, 2005 at 9:13 AM
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akyterine--
I agree, it is a pity, and lose-lose--I'm sure we miss out on some good stuff, and they miss out on all the fun and rewarding aspects this place has to offer.
posted by
Julia.
on August 19, 2005 at 8:53 AM
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Isa--
yeah--dig like a gold miner--lol
posted by
Julia.
on August 19, 2005 at 8:52 AM
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Ca88--
There probably are a few like that, or they had certain expectations that weren't met.
posted by
Julia.
on August 19, 2005 at 8:51 AM
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nice advice Quirky
I am a less than month old newbie and not quite sure I'm going to stay for 2 reasons. One is I decided to join here to see if there would be any interest in my writing; obviously there is not. Also though most of you are lovely writers I get the feeling this is more of a paid message board site. As a longtime chat room addict I have never liked message boards because I hate posting and sitting around all day waiting for a response. The atmosphere of a chat rooms instant response appeals more to my ADD side I guess
Tissi Blake 
posted by
TissiBlake
on August 19, 2005 at 8:07 AM
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...And don't forget Quirky, some leave because
they came to write seriously and think that it's all fun and games, so they move on. It does take a while to learn the ropes and it helps if you are a quick study.
posted by
word.smith
on August 19, 2005 at 7:16 AM
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Even so, it's still a pity when you see so many people just give up after a while, even if they were just window shopping. I like good writing in general.
posted by
Akyterine
on August 19, 2005 at 4:07 AM
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one of the secrets...
lies in exploring blogit
posted by
Marshallengraved
on August 19, 2005 at 2:19 AM
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Maybe the ones who leave were just window shopping anyway?
posted by
Ca88andra
on August 19, 2005 at 1:55 AM
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shadow--
well could you please send me some of whatever it is you take to have such a sharp memory--this ol' girl needs a brain boost!
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 11:12 PM
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Quirky,
I remember what Kay-Ren said about my first blog. I got I suppose a B+ on mine simply because I started a sentence with the word And. 
Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 18, 2005 at 11:05 PM
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Quirky,
Heck doesn't hurt my feelings one little bit. You are 100 times the writer I will ever even think about being. 
Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 18, 2005 at 11:00 PM
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Shadow--
I'm sorry.
But Kay-Ren gave me an "A" on my first post (back when she was grading them) and I got more than 30 comments on it. Beginner's luck.
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 10:54 PM
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Offbeat--
true, me too--and they can come and go in a flash, sometimes there is barely enough time to welcome them!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 10:52 PM
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Quirky,
Yeah, its nice to remember something as special as your first blog and comments. Its a curse when the memories are not special and you wish you could forget them, right. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 18, 2005 at 10:49 PM
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Quirky
Probably quite a few. I have wondered what the hell happened to the ones who were welcomed last month. I lose track!
posted by
Offy
on August 18, 2005 at 10:47 PM
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shadow--
still--that's pretty good to remember them don't you think?
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 10:41 PM
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Quirky,
Well heck, there was only three names. You, Sue, and Ariala. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 18, 2005 at 10:18 PM
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Shadow--
How in the heck can you remember who commented on your first post??
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 10:15 PM
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justsouno--
I do remember that some bloggers were ragging on you pretty hard, and I remember emailing you about it.
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 10:14 PM
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Quirky,
Truck driving of course!!! Heck, you even commented on it. Too bad I didn't save that original post when I left for awhile. Well, wouldn't have mattered as the comments would have still been gone. All three of them, LOL Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 18, 2005 at 10:10 PM
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Yes you did. It is very hard the first few weeks when you get bad comments
then no comments at all. Thank goodness it gets better and sometimes not so! But you did help a lot.
posted by
Justi
on August 18, 2005 at 10:03 PM
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Justsouno--
I did?? I don't remember doing that--(bad, bad memory)--but glad that I helped! Many newbies do that whole "new blog" thing not realizing they should just add to the same blog.
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 10:01 PM
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krisles--
oh my little bumble-bee, how I love thee...(okay admit it, that was funny!!)
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 9:59 PM
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Quirky you helped me so much. You just wrote a comment the size of
a post detailing what I needed to do if I planned to have any success at all. It was such a boost. Thank you so for it. When I first came I didn't know how to add a post. I just wrote a new blog each time I wanted to post a post. LOL BB
posted by
Justi
on August 18, 2005 at 9:56 PM
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Quirky
I stumbled in, posted first thing, bumbled around, had no idea what I was doing, what I really wanted, how to do anything....just wanted to write, enjoyed reading and commenting...still bumbling around...I hate reading any kind of directions so sure as heck didn't look for any on here...
What is that saying about God looking after fools and little children...or something like that...
posted by
Krisles
on August 18, 2005 at 9:49 PM
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Thomas--
yes, right you are! But it always amazes me how so many just don't seem to understand that.
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 9:48 PM
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blackcat--
Okay, so nobody noticed you, but you didn't notice that nobody noticed you, so it all worked out okay in the end...lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 9:46 PM
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You have to sell your work just like in the real world. In this case selling your work means going around and commenting.
posted by
ThomasFranklin
on August 18, 2005 at 9:41 PM
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LOL... Quirks... buy it. check my logs... I joined in March, but hardly
posted until June. LOL
posted by
-blackcat
on August 18, 2005 at 9:36 PM
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cat--
I'm not sure I shold be buying that, but...okay, if you say so!
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 9:35 PM
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Tiger--
thanks...where would you like me to go, exactly? ;-)
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 9:34 PM
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Nahhh Quirks... I just really didn't realize I should be trying. LOL
posted by
-blackcat
on August 18, 2005 at 9:20 PM
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Quirky
Thanks I try. BTW I admire people who can be Quirky alone. You go girl!!!!!!!!!
posted by
tigerprincess
on August 18, 2005 at 9:17 PM
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BC--
you were probably just too tenacious to give up too soon.
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 9:14 PM
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I think others started reading me before I realized I should read them....
I was confused by the comments left in my blog and didn't realize I "should" reply or return the click. I also didn't post more than once a week for the first 2 months. So... not sure what that all amounts to? I'm not your average case as I didn't come looking for Blogit... I was dragged here by a friend. LOL
It's late... time for bed. LOL
posted by
-blackcat
on August 18, 2005 at 9:01 PM
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shadow--
Gosh, I have no idea...that was a looooooong time ago... what was it about??
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 9:01 PM
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tiger--
you're spunky!!! GRRRR, gotta love a blogger who is a tiger AND a princess...lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 9:00 PM
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sassy--
yeah, but sometimes it's our loss, too, as they could be genuinely talented and interesting to read!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 8:56 PM
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katray--
Many of them just don't seem interested in learning "how" to develop a readership, as though it should just happen...and then they leave disappointed, which is sad.
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 8:54 PM
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Quirky,
I know you read my first post, so don't try and make me feel special. You started blogit posting, what, two weeks before I did? LOL Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 18, 2005 at 8:54 PM
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I gotta admit I bungee jumped headfirst and was lucky I didn't crack my skull, but I find building readership and everything that is required to make a blog successfull fun. I think it's how much you enjoy a challenge that plays a factor in how long you'll stick.
posted by
tigerprincess
on August 18, 2005 at 8:48 PM
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meringue--
thanks for admitting that! lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 8:45 PM
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They think that Blogit is hard on them
Just wait until they actually try to sell a published article, and get rejected the first few times. They will just quit, and never realize that if they just hung in there a little while longer that success could have been theirs from sheer perseverance. Oh well, their loss.
posted by
Sherri_G
on August 18, 2005 at 8:34 PM
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I've wondered that too Quirky
and why they don't make an effort to build a readership if that's why they're here. I've left comments explaining the "game" to a few, but it doesn't seem to help much. It is give and take, just like everything else in life.
posted by
Katray2
on August 18, 2005 at 8:27 PM
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Shadow--
I'm sure you're exaggerating about the floppiness!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 8:25 PM
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jayelle--
I'm not sure.
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 8:03 PM
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HG--
It's fine if they don't want to "play the game" but then they stomp off mad because no one reads them...they can't have it both ways!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 8:02 PM
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Ms N--
No, I wouldn't expect you'd be clueless about too much...too smart for that!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 18, 2005 at 8:01 PM
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it does get tiresome sometimes, leaving a comment,
but it is the only way for the author to know you have been there! Sometimes, like here, I comment because I wanted to, but sometimes, I am not above commenting even when I dont quite feel like....especially with irregulars like me, it is difficullt to establish a good readership!
Great post:)
posted by
Meringue
on August 18, 2005 at 7:56 PM
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Quirky,
As a newbie once (sometimes still think I am), I made some good bloopers, but, being the cautious type of person I am, I spent a couple of weeks myself reading posts and doing as much homework as possible before making that first post. It still was a flop, but, at least I did get some notice. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 18, 2005 at 7:55 PM
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I'd like to think I wasn't either
Guess all your lurking in the background paid off, eh quirky?
posted by
jayelle76
on August 18, 2005 at 7:55 PM
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I guess there are also some people who just want to write and aren't interested in 'playing the game,' so to speak. Or they have lives and don't have the time to spend here that all of us do!
posted by
Holy_Grail
on August 18, 2005 at 7:54 PM
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I was a newbie blogger once...
but never have I been clueless... at least I don't think so.
posted by
Transcendental_Child
on August 18, 2005 at 7:50 PM
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