As I sit here on my laptop, my boys are eating scrambled egg and toast while watching Lightning McQueen (Cars Movie.) My DH is volunteering in the ER at one of the local hospitals and I’m reading blogs in between filling sippy cups and wiping mouths.
I see there is some major drama going on in blogland and I’m not going to link or mention specifics here. I’m not here to take sides or encourage any drama. I really am so out of the loop so who I am to comment.
I guess it just makes me sad. That big blogger is the first blog I ever followed. Heck, I didn’t even know about blogging until I saw a local news article about her and her sick baby boy, and they mentioned her blog. Once I started stumbling my way around the internet, I then discovered all the other wonderful blogs out there.
Now, almost a year later, I love blogging. I love writing and posting pics and reading other blogs. It’s an outlet for a mom who doesn’t have the time to take writing or photography classes. It’s a place for me to be ME.
I can’t say I read that big blogger’s blog that much anymore. Mostly because I tend to gravitate towards the bloggers who I feel more of a connection to, the ones who I leave comments for or email, and they do the same. It makes the big world of blogging a little more personal.
I guess I just feel a little disheartened by all the drama…
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Ugh. It's so icky, isn't it? It makes my heart hurt that there are people that are so negative, so spiteful, so vindictive.
:(
I'm disheartened, too.
Its pathetic, is it not? It amazes me that there are other so called "women" who get such joy from destroying someone they do not know. :(
I cant comment on the bloggers information as I do NOT know this blogger personally. What entitles so many others out there that feel they need to watch this persons every move and word?
It saddens me. Our world is already chaotic enough. It sad to know strangers take such joy in bring another stranger down.
I guess I miss out on that drama but that's fine by me. When I started seeing more and more people tearing her down I "walked" away from their blogs and never looked back. I don't really blog hop much because of it either.
Oh my...out of the loop is ME! There was a day where I would of not let it pass without putting up a post or commenting on EVERYONE's blog...now...I do what is soooo for me. I love it. It is freeing.
I hate drama. I'm so sorry for the people hurt by it:(
I hear you. I've stopped 'following' and reading quite a few blogs because of this. It's just not who I want to be or who I want to be associated with.
I have no idea what specific event you're referring to--but I will say that witnessing past internet drama is what kept me from making my blog public for so many years. It's sad to me how some people seem to get so much joy from tearing others down. I just steer clear of blogs like that and instead focus on the positive, inspirational ones--like yours. :-)
I'm not sure of the specific events either, but I thought I'd offer you a word of encouragment. I love reading your blog. You have such a great way of connecting to people. I hope that the rest of your weekend is good!
@ Everyone
Awww, thanks my friends. I try to avoid drama and be uplifting or I guess, just be myself :-)
i hear you...
it is quite sad...but blogging i guess is a microcosm of our world...and there is drama...
just wish it would leave me alone...smiles.
makes my heart hurt. I so enjoy blogging and I am betting we both started reading the same blog. It made me want to write about my life. It made me want to keep a written scrapbook of our life. I think all we can do is support one another and keep our heads up
i agree...as if we didn't get enough drama in highschool.
what in the world does DH do in the ER???
I know EXACTLY how you feel. I prefer the smaller blogs too, the ones who really care about my comments, where I'm not just another reader. I heart your blog, friend!
amazing huh? I knew who you were writing about but didn't know something else had happened. I don't read it much either because i get tired of the drama but I do think she has a story to share and check in once and awhile. i just did some checking in and I'm sad too. I don't understand. But, thankful for mommy blogs where I can relate, comment and build relationship! :) love reading a little lilac!
I guess I'm thankful to be out of the loop but now I'm curious. WHat's going on?
I stoped following 'that big blog' a while ago, so I'm not sure what drama is brewing now...but the reason I stopped following? I got exhausted just reading the drama, I don't know how she keeps up with it all.
I have no idea what or who you're talking about. But you are right at how sad it is. That some people feel the need to be involved in drama. This is entertainment and socializing to me. Certainly not drama.
I have not been active on my blog for about a week, have had lots to deal with in everyday life of late. I don't know what has happened but I too find great comfort & many like minded people in blog world. I love visiting your blog when I get the time & I think it is best just to take away the good that you can from every situation & let the other stuff slide. Hope your having a great weekend.
G'morn sweet CM ~ I have no clue who this may be, nor do I wish too. There has been some issues with a few bloggers that I literally removed myself from, & told them I was, because of their issues. I am here to enjoy myself, make friends whom I so love & leave all the negatives out of my joys ... & I don't miss them one single bit.
It is tragic that these events/things occur, but we do not have to participate in them one bit.
It is far more enjoyable to bring joy & love ... you bring this to me & I hope I do you.
Hugs of love & Happy Sunday ~ Marydon
I can hear negativity on the news if I want NEGATIVE. I enjoy hearing uplifting things! People helping people, and it is so great to meet other like-minded people, hearing about projects, learning about whatever each person cares to share of themselves. Life is too short to take pot shots at another person.
i'm not that long in blogland and luckily there was no drama so far - but i agree, you meet so many fantastic people and build relationships and some become very personal and it just hurst like in real life when things go wrong
I'm with a lot of others who stopped visiting that blog when it seemed more about drama than anything. For those of us who just read HER blog and didn't seek out the negative ones, it made me feel like she drug the drama into the spotlight to polarize the readers.
I guess I just lost interest and have since found REAL bloggers, with lives more similar to my own. (yours included!) and I enjoy those more!
:)
The sad part is....
with all the drama going on with "other" blogs, it kind of makes people skeptical..... which is unfortunate for those of us are just trying to share a story, or a photo or thousand.
I'm with you. I don't read many "big" bloggers, but rather ones that are truly real people, like I could sit down and have coffee with you. No ads, no drama, just laughing and crying through parenting issues, cute pictures of our kids, and helpful hints and recipes. I truly appreciate blogs like yours!
I used to follow that big blogger too, but don't anymore. I still like to pop over once in a while because she takes great pictures... but as for a "connection", it isn't for me. I like connecting with people who are real.
It makes me sad about negative bloggers/commentors out there... but you know what. Perhaps we wouldn't realize how good a blog is unless we had some negative thrown in somewhere for balance.
Okay I feel so out of the loop. I too enjoy the smaller real blogs...those who just do it because they enjoy it and enjoy sharing. And I have always loved your blog and greatly appreciate your comments on mine.
I know who you are referring to, and I have to say...she brought it all down on herself.
I hope you are doing well..I don't see you around much anymore :-(
Yup. That was the first blog I followed too, and now just check in once a week. I am just SOOO busy. But I hate that the drama comes into their lives so much. Ick.
I thought we left behind the drama when we were in high school. I can NOT believe it has spilled over into blogland. I have seen signs of it since I've been blogging the last couple years, but still...
I'm visiting from BlogFrog. Love your photos. We had frost advisories here last week in MN. So glad we'll be close to the 80s today! Woo Hoo
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