I am thinking that WordPress.com is a great social network for bloggers. Everyone here is bringing something special and unique into the blogosphere. The people here like writing in long-form about things they love and care about.
I am finding that as we blog we are making connections with like-minded people who are sharing with the world a little of who we are. It’s those links that make blogging fun and rewarding. Anytime you discover a new blogger who you like its like uncovering gold and you establish new friendships with people around the world. I am grateful for the people I have connected with over the years and It’s humbling that they like me too. Bloggers are among my favorite people and there are some I have become big fans of and its great to have a mutual admiration society that is welcoming and understanding.
Sometimes a post isn’t your best work. It kind of goes over like a lead balloon or something like that. You put a lot of mental effort into it or perhaps its something you think people might find interesting or inspirational. Pride in your posts can taint how you write down the road if you let it. Not every post will shine like a diamond, some will go thud. It’s interesting how people react to things online and in real life. It really is hard to please everyone but that doesn’t mean you should stop trying.
Today on Facebook I said I would probably stop posting political posts there. After some offensive responses to some posts which led to the deletion of the comments and the un-friending of a person I had known for 10 plus years. Politics is personal and in this cycle in the United States it’s been ugly and is getting uglier. This campaign between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is going to fracture some friendships. No two people agree on everything. But being respectful is what we need in times like this.
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