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posted by
SilverMoon7
on June 9, 2006 at 5:27 AM
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Oh, come on! I think it's worth the effort.
posted by
Sturgis
on June 7, 2006 at 12:08 PM
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posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on June 6, 2006 at 11:15 AM
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Azur
It probably isn't 'worth' the effort, but does it matter? Can you stop?
posted by
johnmacnab
on June 6, 2006 at 10:04 AM
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I like to pile magazines around my house and plan to read them "later."
I learned it from my mother. I am, however,
reading a book at the moment. Well, not
this moment, but in a few....
posted by
FactorFiction
on June 6, 2006 at 7:25 AM
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Agreed. It always comes back to that.
But being safe and anonymous, it is a little addictive.
posted by
majroj
on June 5, 2006 at 10:28 PM
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Hi.. It is nice to see you back and I hope you are doing well. Your post was short but to the point.
I do try to carefully read most of the time.
posted by
BrightIrish
on June 5, 2006 at 8:39 PM
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Talion, I agree.
posted by
shypettite
on June 5, 2006 at 7:49 PM
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yes...me.
posted by
Whacky
on June 5, 2006 at 6:40 PM
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Azur, 21 comments for a one-sentence post. I think there's your answer.
posted by
Blanche.
on June 5, 2006 at 4:33 PM
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Azur
Concentrating on writing can be difficult at times. How it is written greatly increases the chances of being able to focus and comprehend it.
posted by
avant-garde
on June 5, 2006 at 4:32 PM
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Hi, Azur,
Welcome back, and I hope you're feeling much better. I hope you enjoyed your short break from blogging.
What a philosophical question... Of course, my answer would be similar to others below, i.e., I write because I love it, and if one person reads it, then it's worth my while; but I suppose some others may feel differently about it, depending on their real reasons for writing. When writing feels like a chore, then it's probably not worth the effort for some to put their thoughts on paper, because it's such a struggle. I know that I'm blessed that words tend to come easily to me, so putting my thoughts down is hardly ever a problem. For me, it really is a labor of love. I just hope others enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it. I agree with una01, this is probably the shortest post I've ever read here, but it's so thought-provoking. You should win a prize for this! Anyway, thanks. Have a good day, and continue to take good care of yourself. :)
posted by
BlackPearl1
on June 5, 2006 at 4:20 PM
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Talion
Yes, if they
really read, that has great value
posted by
Azur
on June 5, 2006 at 2:36 PM
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Azur
Once I stopped taking myself and my writing/blogging/whatever we call what we do here seriously, I stopped caring about who reads what and why. Does everyone read my work? No where close, but as long as one person does, it's all worthwhile.
posted by
Talion
on June 5, 2006 at 2:23 PM
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TAPS-
it's true. In real life it's the same. I have a stack of books awaiting my attention. I have read a few lately
posted by
Azur
on June 5, 2006 at 2:10 PM
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shypetite
yes.
posted by
Azur
on June 5, 2006 at 2:07 PM
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It does make it hard to get around to everyone I want to read.
posted by
TAPS.
on June 5, 2006 at 2:06 PM
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TAPS-
I think that many people are not that thorough about reading. I also read closely
posted by
Azur
on June 5, 2006 at 2:04 PM
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Majroj
and how we define value, whether it be clicks or readers or $$
posted by
Azur
on June 5, 2006 at 2:03 PM
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Azur, If I comment, I have read it. If I don't understand it, I read it again.
posted by
TAPS.
on June 5, 2006 at 2:03 PM
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Ellar Robert, yes the narrative is great in the small print
posted by
Azur
on June 5, 2006 at 2:02 PM
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Cunninglinguist,
Thanks. It's good to have someone rubber stamp it
posted by
Azur
on June 5, 2006 at 2:00 PM
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Julia, that's a thorough answer to a short question
and I would have to say that I agree with you. It's a question that comes up when trying to mix writing with blogging. It is often better to keep the two separate
posted by
Azur
on June 5, 2006 at 2:00 PM
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If you're talking about blogging (loosely called writing by some)
then I'd answer the two questions thusly: 1) Sometimes I think not and 2) Probably not many.
Now if the first question pertains to non-blogging, of course it is, but many writers write because to NOT write is unthinkable. Like breathing.
Nice to see you back, hope you are okay.
posted by
Julia.
on June 5, 2006 at 10:47 AM
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I'll cosign your rhetorical question.
hope you're doing well, Azur.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on June 5, 2006 at 8:12 AM
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I love to read, sometimes I start reading the smallprint on contracts and agreements before signing them, all because I love reading so much.
posted by
Ellar_Robert
on June 5, 2006 at 3:36 AM
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I quip on the catchy titles.
All depends on how much effort it costs you!
posted by
majroj
on June 4, 2006 at 10:02 PM
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Una01
I typed in another post before. I say typed in because maybe it's overdoing it to call it writing
posted by
Azur
on June 4, 2006 at 9:32 PM
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Azur---This is the shortest ever post you've written.
I sometimes ask myself this same question.
posted by
una01
on June 4, 2006 at 9:20 PM
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I do.
posted by
shypettite
on June 4, 2006 at 8:56 PM
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Azur
posted by
shelly_b
on June 4, 2006 at 8:52 PM
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