tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post9116042685341663623..comments2024-01-31T23:56:50.968-08:00Comments on Attitude, The Ultimate Power: "Blogger Burn-Out"DubLiManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-34905420359308445032007-11-23T08:31:00.000-08:002007-11-23T08:31:00.000-08:00Bobby,Just to be clear, what you are saying is tha...Bobby,<BR/>Just to be clear, what you are saying is that 131 different sites have taken some of your material and claimed it as theirs without asking permission or even linking back to your site? At the same time you have lost 173 subscribers?<BR/><BR/>I can't comment on what has happened of the resulting PR. However, I can tell you that PR engine has been down for a while. I am also showing DubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-79175943592972437532007-11-22T23:44:00.000-08:002007-11-22T23:44:00.000-08:00Thanks for supporting me in a time of need Mel:) N...Thanks for supporting me in a time of need Mel:) Now that I am getting back to my blog I have discovered that my blog content has been stolen 131 times and I have only gone through 1/16th of my site.<BR/><BR/>Thus...a page rank of zero. It may take YEARS to report the endless sites that have been doing it and my site will remain completely worthless in the eyes of all search engines forever.<BR/>Bobby Revellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225540511858755945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-47287672214925566932007-11-21T21:27:00.000-08:002007-11-21T21:27:00.000-08:00Judy,I think that is a great idea......as I am rep...Judy,<BR/>I think that is a great idea......as I am replying to your comment. Oh well..........LOLDubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-60750190681497506232007-11-21T18:24:00.000-08:002007-11-21T18:24:00.000-08:00Hi Mel and all,Thanks for bringing up this topic. ...Hi Mel and all,<BR/>Thanks for bringing up this topic. Perhaps we can all divest ourselves of the guilt of not responding or hitting send or reply for just a day or two.<BR/>It's a lot! Happy Thanksgiving!<BR/>JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-27554790174651061212007-11-19T21:48:00.000-08:002007-11-19T21:48:00.000-08:00Nick, You are wise despite your years.Nick, You are wise despite your years.DubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-1879216791233179332007-11-19T20:58:00.000-08:002007-11-19T20:58:00.000-08:00There is an ancient Buddhist story:I man came to t...There is an ancient Buddhist story:<BR/><BR/>I man came to the master and said, “I wish to find enlightment. How long will it take me?”<BR/><BR/>The master replied, “Ten years.”<BR/><BR/>“And if I apply myself more than any of your other students, how long?”<BR/><BR/>“Twenty years.”<BR/><BR/>And if I sit zazen and meditate every hour of the day, how long?”<BR/><BR/>“Thirty years.”Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16939152657551690867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-84288704750132787362007-11-19T18:44:00.000-08:002007-11-19T18:44:00.000-08:00Speedy,You definitely "got it", the message that i...Speedy,<BR/>You definitely "got it", the message that is. We have to eliminate the pressure from the equation or burn-out here we come. Some of the comment, including yours, are really insightful.DubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-24962933836735670802007-11-19T17:53:00.000-08:002007-11-19T17:53:00.000-08:00Hey, I liked reading the comments here just as muc...Hey, I liked reading the comments here just as much as the post. Blogging ethics, and exactly "how" you are supposed to conduct yourself in a polite manner are not set for us. There are just so many varied opinions! I see some sites that respond to every comment as they come in, and I wonder just how long is this person sitting in front of the computer. They raise the bar, yet make reponsible Speedcat Hollydalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207240842689917922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-7227450171581163112007-11-19T15:37:00.000-08:002007-11-19T15:37:00.000-08:00Baba,Your wings must really be tired. And yes, al...Baba,<BR/>Your wings must really be tired. And yes, all 12 of us really appreciate your efforts.DubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-27286645874617774352007-11-19T15:31:00.000-08:002007-11-19T15:31:00.000-08:00I have discovered how much effort it takes to do t...I have discovered how much effort it takes to do the exhaustive research required to present The Truth to all you blog readers out there (all 12 of you, I think). As thigs get hectic around the ol' nest I may not have the time to reveal Secrets of the Univers as often as I would like, rest assured that I will not abandon my quest to enlighten each and every one of you.<BR/><BR/>And I didn't haveBaba Doodliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967246168152075492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-32201668371023297242007-11-19T14:53:00.000-08:002007-11-19T14:53:00.000-08:00sindi,Thanks for your valuable contribution. We j...sindi,<BR/>Thanks for your valuable contribution. We just have to realize that "we can't do it all" no matter how much we try.DubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-16607379307831521492007-11-19T14:42:00.000-08:002007-11-19T14:42:00.000-08:00I think this was one of your many great posts. I h...I think this was one of your many great posts. I have found myself putting on the pressure about blogging. I always feel bad if I don't make it to friend's blog. I have finally figured out that I can't do it all. I may try but all I do is stress, so I try but if I can't make it to everyone's then they will just have to understand. I am only one person and there are so many great blogs out there Sindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374512357245821417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-69469240693741154122007-11-19T14:41:00.000-08:002007-11-19T14:41:00.000-08:00Judy,I actually think that your contribution was a...Judy,<BR/>I actually think that your contribution was as important as the post itself. Thank you!!!!!DubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-71944125154522440172007-11-19T14:40:00.000-08:002007-11-19T14:40:00.000-08:00Stacy,You are very welcome!!Stacy,<BR/>You are very welcome!!DubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-33253016221435114522007-11-19T14:35:00.000-08:002007-11-19T14:35:00.000-08:00Mel Darling, It looks like you've hit the head of ...Mel Darling, It looks like you've hit the head of the nail again my dear Friend. I love reading some of the thought provoking posts you write, it makes you question things in a way to examine yourself and yet remain positive about life...<BR/>Kudos to you my friend.<BR/>Hugs, JudySugarqueensdreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450004932451633967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-56374566704641023332007-11-19T14:34:00.000-08:002007-11-19T14:34:00.000-08:00THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOUR A SWEETIE AND HUGS TO YOU...THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOUR A SWEETIE AND HUGS TO YOUstacys1175https://www.blogger.com/profile/08408734645317956132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-34882942213571362962007-11-19T13:17:00.000-08:002007-11-19T13:17:00.000-08:00Dan,I think that most bloggers have a passion for ...Dan,<BR/>I think that most bloggers have a passion for it. If we are following our passion, it becomes almost impossible to stop; but then why would we. Passion is everything, as long as we keep it in control and not fall head-long into burn-out.DubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-17124706103464049292007-11-19T13:14:00.000-08:002007-11-19T13:14:00.000-08:00Stacy,All hints received lout and clear and deserv...Stacy,<BR/>All hints received lout and clear and deserved.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comments and the participation.DubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-79009199478507232832007-11-19T12:50:00.000-08:002007-11-19T12:50:00.000-08:00Yup another OCD . . .Sometimes I wish I could be n...Yup another OCD . . .<BR/>Sometimes I wish I could be normal and yet . . . I do as much as I can. My writing is suffering, books, poetry not blogging. And like everyone I sometimes feel like quiting but then I have a message, a cause to fall back on . . .<BR/><BR/>But still it becomes sometimes a bit much and then I read a comment or get an award and somehow I just tread on . . . We love it or I Dan Hanoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032811950568408535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-24827448932591181062007-11-19T11:57:00.000-08:002007-11-19T11:57:00.000-08:00Mel,my comment is going to be short but sweet. I e...Mel,my comment is going to be short but sweet. I enjoy blogging I have'nt found a reson why i like it i look forward to reading everyones post and leaving a comment sometimes i just read and dont comment.and as far as awards i enjoy getting them alot:) hint LOL. I really like dogs.(another hint):) LOL im just like a kid to when it comes to that kind of thing.stacys1175https://www.blogger.com/profile/08408734645317956132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-48762821849448875332007-11-19T10:01:00.000-08:002007-11-19T10:01:00.000-08:00Ann,With 2 bloggers going "under" recently (I'm su...Ann,<BR/>With 2 bloggers going "under" recently (I'm sure you know who I am referring to) I was getting concerned as to the overall mood out there. I am also aware, as the holidays approach, that a certain level of frustration and depression can set in. I wanted everyone to be cognoscente of what can happen if they don't learn to cope. It can get totally overwhelming. <BR/><BR/>You need to putDubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-77521384834997984382007-11-19T09:56:00.000-08:002007-11-19T09:56:00.000-08:00Max,I like your coping mechanisms! They seem to w...Max,<BR/>I like your coping mechanisms! They seem to work well. I also like the weekly post concepts. However, for me, ever since I started blogging, I seem to so much to say that I am currently back-logged. I was thinking of posting 2-3 times a day, but then I realized that that would put undue pressure on me if I ever do run short.<BR/><BR/>As always, I value your views.DubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-11256474591648523442007-11-19T09:33:00.000-08:002007-11-19T09:33:00.000-08:00Wow, Mel, God bless you for this post. Talk about ...Wow, Mel, God bless you for this post. Talk about describe me down to the letters of my name. As a matter of fact, I'm in the process of trying to respond to awards today, and I'm so overwhelmed I'm near tears. I've considered taking a break from blogging several times in the past week. You're right, I just don't want to let anyone down. Thank you for posting advice on how to cope with my aniceplaceinthesun.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356497322124481526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-80272302964224995422007-11-19T08:49:00.000-08:002007-11-19T08:49:00.000-08:00Hey Mel,Congratulations!!! This was a marvellous p...Hey Mel,<BR/><BR/>Congratulations!!! This was a marvellous post that reflects most people's thoughts and feelings on blogging-pressure.<BR/>I agree with you when you say that doing it "all" will equal to do "nothing" *nodding*.<BR/><BR/>I had often asked myself how I'd do as my blogroll would increase; and I can tell you that I am one of the lucky ones cause I have a pretty solid method to visit Max Coutinhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588149349270422294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262668684237550974.post-59928827403077405862007-11-19T07:47:00.000-08:002007-11-19T07:47:00.000-08:00Hi Amelia,Each comment on this post is as importan...Hi Amelia,<BR/>Each comment on this post is as important as the post itself in how to deal with the pressures that blogging brings on. Your right about lots of bloggers reading this. It will, hopefully, warn them what could happen once the "blogging bug" strikes.DubLiManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889401278698864585noreply@blogger.com