I think the internet has added a new definition to the word friend.
Blogging “friends” are like fireflies in a thunderstorm. Here one minute and gone the next.
How’s that?
This statement actually has multiple meanings. One is that someone you may call a “friend” in the blogging world could just one day quit blogging or quit visiting your blog and then the “friendship” is quickly forgotten.
The other meaning is the people that you do call “friends” and who visit your blog - visit, read, and they move on. Here one minute gone the next.
This comment to no one in particular… yeah I’m up late with a sore thumb and talking to myself. But after re-reading my first response it does seem rather defensive. Must… work…. on….. communication….. or…. I’ll…. never….. have…..”friends”
Isn’t weird how you can consider people you’ve never met to be friends. When someone who writes a blog I enjoy stops writing for a while, I worry about them. I celebrate triumphs and tragedies, and yet I wouldn’t know most of these people if I ran into them on the street.
Speedcat - all you have to carry are links and awards and things but then again you do have a good blog… hmmmm ok maybe the suitcases aren’t big enough
Kristine… thank you… my point exactly. I think it is strange but it’s the nature of some people to befriend people they “meet” every day.
January 20th, 2008 at 3:59 am
There is no such thing as “friends” in blogging.
January 20th, 2008 at 4:33 am
I think the internet has added a new definition to the word friend.
Blogging “friends” are like fireflies in a thunderstorm. Here one minute and gone the next.
How’s that?
This statement actually has multiple meanings. One is that someone you may call a “friend” in the blogging world could just one day quit blogging or quit visiting your blog and then the “friendship” is quickly forgotten.
The other meaning is the people that you do call “friends” and who visit your blog - visit, read, and they move on. Here one minute gone the next.
I was just making a joke…
Will you be my “friend” Holywriter.
January 20th, 2008 at 4:35 am
No…but I’ll be you’re long-distance colleague. BTW, don’t take me serious, just assume I’m making a joke too. I’m pretty dry.
January 20th, 2008 at 4:40 am
I didn’t take it wrong… I was hoping someone would comment so I could explain the multiple meaning thing, colleague.
January 20th, 2008 at 4:41 am
Well then, I guess I provided a public services. Good karma for me for a week!
January 20th, 2008 at 4:45 am
lol…I’m sure the public will be very appreciative too.
January 20th, 2008 at 4:55 am
Speaking of no longer blogging - Did you quit or move your blog?
January 20th, 2008 at 5:18 am
http://holysermons.blogspot.com
Now posting podcasts and vlogs, as well as old-fashioned typing. Spread the word.
January 20th, 2008 at 5:23 am
I’ll update my links…
January 20th, 2008 at 6:29 am
This comment to no one in particular… yeah I’m up late with a sore thumb and talking to myself. But after re-reading my first response it does seem rather defensive. Must… work…. on….. communication….. or…. I’ll…. never….. have…..”friends”
January 20th, 2008 at 6:37 am
lol @ talking to yourself.
I just awarded you…so drop by and pick it up!
January 20th, 2008 at 6:44 am
Maybe I should make blogging “friends” so I can get awards.
January 20th, 2008 at 7:11 am
ooops… Drowsey… lol
Holywriter… careful what you wish for.
January 21st, 2008 at 8:40 am
Hey there!!!! Those suitcases are so small, I couldn’t really get to far … could I?
Metaphoricalcat Hollywood
January 21st, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Isn’t weird how you can consider people you’ve never met to be friends. When someone who writes a blog I enjoy stops writing for a while, I worry about them. I celebrate triumphs and tragedies, and yet I wouldn’t know most of these people if I ran into them on the street.
It’s odd when you think about it.
January 21st, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Speedcat - all you have to carry are links and awards and things but then again you do have a good blog… hmmmm ok maybe the suitcases aren’t big enough
Kristine… thank you… my point exactly. I think it is strange but it’s the nature of some people to befriend people they “meet” every day.