Comments on: The Keypad Is Mightier Than The Sword

By: UnspokenWordz

UnspokenWordz — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:20:43 +0000

Great Post!!!

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:31:44 +0000

NunoXEI: I think I’d probably be a bit saltier on Digg. When in Rome and all. Fortunately, there are many places online brimming with civil discourse. That’s what our readers are for; sorting the marvelous from the motley.

Jamie: An absolute pleasure, and the same for you as well.

By: Jamie Simmerman

Jamie Simmerman — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:19:08 +0000

While it still saddens me, I’m just glad the whole thing is over. Tanks for pulling something productive out of the whole mess, Tim and Sean.

Jamie Simmermans last blog post..How Not to Plagiarize on the Net

By: NunoXEI

NunoXEI — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:34:59 +0000

I have lost it once in a comment against another commenter. That was on Digg–yes I know, “I should have known better” considering the plethora of idiotic low-brow commentary that normally touches on racism, sexism, hostility and neandratholism (as I like to call it).

I’ve discovered quite rapidly that is IS very much like the high-school drama that I was so glad to leave in my past.

I like to dream of this happy time in the future when blog commenting can encourage rational discussion and dialogue.

This blog here and Hunter’s blog (mentioned in link love section) are currently my favourite two sites to go to for comment thread enjoyment. I find both your users are very respectful and offer great value.

Thanks for the good reads!

NunoXEIs last blog post..Republic Domain Special 01: Mainstreampunk

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:32:48 +0000

@ Urban Panther – I didn’t say it wasn’t business, just that I seldom think of it as business. I suppose the pertinent question is would I do it if I wasn’t a coach? The answer is probably not if I’m being honest.

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:56:03 +0000

Miguel: Absolutely. In fact, the episode has given guest posting life. I think it’s good to have different voices behind the walls of WD.

Patricia: Well said. I agree that this is a brand new medium, and we are all discovering the guidelines together. The most important thing to remember, I believe, is that we cannot control the actions of others, but our own speak loudly of our character.

Laurie: I did have an immediate drop in subscribers the first day, then it leveled off. This morning it is exactly where it was two weeks ago. I don’t even know that the drop was precipitated by anything specific, however. My numbers have always been two steps forward, one step back. I think that’s just that’s just the nature of blogging. Thank you for your compliments, and your words in general. They have been wonderful.

Analee: Wonderful comment, thank you. That is precisely how I feel about it – one out of ninety ain’t bad at all. I actually feel much better more than a week removed. The bond with my audience is stronger, and I feel more focused than ever.

Cath: Ooh, the old swear and delete… crafty! That’s unfortunate about the X. A blog is not the place for such swill.

Urban Panther: Word, my good Panther. Every ecosystem is unique. We have a pretty good idea what is or isn’t appropriate based on the blog, before we hit submit. Respect is paramount.

Tim: My pleasure. It was fun to return this morning to some fresh conversation. I can’t wait for your political post. I was going to stay quiet, but I couldn’t quite help myself. Thanks for the guest post. I, like you, wasn’t sure it was the best choice, but now I believe it was. Manners are manners no matter the forum. The post can relate to us all. My gratitude is yours.

By: Urban Panther

Urban Panther — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:22:20 +0000

@Tim – are you honestly trying to tell me that this blog is not advertising for your life coaching in any way, shape, or form? Come on, Tim. *grin* It’s fun, it’s helping other people, and it is also partially business.

Urban Panthers last blog post..All in good time

By: Urban Panther

Urban Panther — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:10:51 +0000

@Sean – when you invite the fox into the henhouse, the fox will eat the hens *smile*

Urban Panthers last blog post..All in good time

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:02:48 +0000

The indignity of it all, my own blog made me anonymous. The thin end of the wedge I think.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:50:00 +0000

@ Urban Panther – I guess you may be right although I have to say that I never think of my blog or writing for my blog as business. All I’m thinking is “Is this funny and will people learn anything from it?” Of course the answer is no to both so I hit publish and damn the consequences.

I just wanted to say a big thanks to Sean for contributing as well as you fine people for commenting.

Enjoy the relative normalcy because my next post is going to be on politics!