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So. I'm still great, and work is fantastic and for real about the only time I get stressed or down is when I log on here. Thoughts goes through its changes, new faces, new posts ,but it seems the stories are all the same.
We need new blood, new creative juices. We had several young new artists grace our halls in recent months, but there spark was out shined by the cliques who wouldn't take notice.
The writting here from the long time favorites has become stale and stagnant. More about just posting quantity, where those same bloggers would have once chose quality.
And dramas...... hell can this place get more teen soap operaish? Admitidly I do get involved in alot of this drama, but if anyone has been paying attention (though I'm sure you haven't) I have tried my best to steer clear of it lately.
We need creativity, we need worth while posts. I for one have become so uninspired at this place that I cant begin to start chapter 4, nor do I even want to.
I used to read someones post and be moved by there emotion to the point I had to write for them ,now I cringe when I see those same people have posted. What happened? Did the friendships we developed here stifle the creativity that we all first brought to this place?
Where did the passion for our writting ,for our lives go? When did it become more about the social acceptance, the envolvment in the community at large; and less about our release of these............ thoughts?
Before you post how about you ask if what you just wrote is really worth reading, or are you just trying to get a hit on the comments, or a notch on the posts count.
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Okay Tony, I agree to a degree.
But remember blogging is an individual thing.
Also remember we all go through phases so what pleases you in a writer one month, may not please them next month.
Hope you are well .
xx
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Posted by EasyToSay
on 2008-07-30 02:18:00
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I have no talent. Other than being a royal pain in the butt. Just ask those around me.
I found thoughts.com in a magazine ad. I blog here, or whatever you want to call it because on other places I have there are some things I cant say due to hurting my daughters feelings or Moms.
I read others because for a little bit of time it takes me out of the place that I am in.
Even with all the drama and stuff.
Sad to hear you dont want to start chapter 4. It is a good read.
Hugs
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Posted by 1221dol0306
on 2008-07-30 08:56:00
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there is no inspiration here to be creative anymore i agree completely Tony!
Its all the same old people complaining about the same old thing for the 100th time and its getting grr i don't know, i mooch through the new posts and rarely come across any real writing.
I know blogging is supposed to be about writing an online diary, so yeah the day to day mudane stuff will always be here, and i recon there are three or four people who keep knocking out the great stories or poems.
I think in reality its about thoughts getting bigger and it being harder to dig out the writers from the diary keepers.
I hope you do chapter four..but then i'm a hypocrit as i've barely started my chapter 5 lol
hugs honey, take care xx
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Posted by missmarie
on 2008-07-30 09:10:59
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I just wanted to say I have noticed you steering clear of the bull rages we call teen drama.
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Posted by angel_devil
on 2008-07-30 09:16:03
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I'm a little insulted by this post actually. First and foremost, I post for myself but I don't think my posts have suffered in "quality". If my life is not interesting enough to warrant people reading, they just won't read. In the meantime, I intend to keep blogging because it makes me feel better.
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Posted by Meredith
on 2008-07-30 21:51:43
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Yes, I am making a rare appearance here based on the title I could not avoid. I think anyone unhappy with what is going on here has their own issues to deal with. No different than someone so addicted to online gaming that they would commit suicide when their avatar dies. Oh the loss of investment.
We must all realize that this site has no specific singular purpose. It is not a budding author site. It is not a club house. It is not a diary forum. It is all of the above and whatever you make of it. In general, it's about sharing and posting. Bleeding things out. Not competition or who writes better than another person.
If you feel stifled, upset, frustrated, uninspired, tired.....TAKE A FRIGGEN BREAK!:p
And, I am friggin mad if you enjoy your job that much.:P
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Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-07-30 22:44:39
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see the thing I was trying to get out is, that alot of the more popular posts, or blogs here aren't of any degree of quality, and most haven't been for some time, however because these same blogs and bloggers are of the more popular posts alot of people will add there little comment, "awww wow this is great" just so that they can be seen and or accepted by those popular bloggers. and please dont tell me there is no clique's here at thoughts, hell I am/was part of one. All I want is to read some worth while posts from those people who used to post worth while posts before they became so popular.
And hell BS commented me!! Now I'm somebody!!;) and yes BS my job is that freakin great, most legal money I've ever made.
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Posted by tonyrayhutchison
on 2008-07-30 23:30:17
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I think Tony Ray that each of us have people we read that are outside the popular post people. We each have a hidden poster that we read that may never make it to popular, not because they are not good but because they are just not read that much. Maybe what we need to do is to make others more aware of those people and then that new blood will be seen more.
I post for me, in a sense that is how I started and maybe in some sense you are right in that maybe some people hold back as not to offend others.
As for comments I am not sure that anyone really gets anything out of being in the thoughts in crowd, if there is one, so that quick comment may be just what it says, they like what they see and read
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Posted by whiteknight
on 2008-07-31 10:23:47
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neither i think "SOME" of us post what we feel at the time and half the time we dont care what people say or do b/c some of us have been put down to an exstent that we just dont care anymore so we post what we post b/c we want to and b/c we need a place to let it out and to be free of the world we live in even for only just a few moments.thats why us "some" post what we post.not to inspire or anything of the sort just to write and maybe get a little bit of "REAL" sympathy and get a its going to get better in the end maybe once or at least a suck it up kinda deal.its not that we lost passion or anything its just lacking it thats all.
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Posted by Black_Angel
on 2008-07-31 15:34:14
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I have to agree with Brainstormer. I consider myself a writer AND a diary keeper, actually. Being a "Writer" is not limited to those who write fictional stories or poems . It is simply expressing oneself in writing. Period. And, what you might think is good writing is not necessarily what others think is good writing. Personally, I much prefer reading the online journals than the poetry because I am not into poetry. To each his own. And, by the way, are you referring to anyone specific?
Normally I stay out of these controversial types of blogs. I don't consider myself to be in any "crowd" on Thoughts, although I have made two very good friends here and have some regular blogs that I read. This post and the comments, however, has really struck a chord with me. I almost feel like my writing is suddenly being judged. Perhaps it always has been and I was too busy enjoying myself to notice.
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Posted by Meredith
on 2008-07-31 16:05:46
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most everyone here writes in there on little style. and some write Journals others the stories or poetry, and that in no way is what I'm refering to. What I was getting at is those posts that are meaningless in everyway, I seven liner on how they intend to write another seven lines, or the all time great "I have nothing to say, I just wanted to post". and hey thats great, but it seems we've had a rash of those, and from some of the true talent here at thoughts. and like this little rant or not, since it was posted those long time favorites have appeared to at least make the attempt to write like they used to.
I learned a long time ago here on thoughts, if you read a post and feel it may be directed to you even if it isnt, the fact that you feel like it may means that it should have been.
I didnt want to offend anyone with my little rant, and while I am sorry for feelings hurt, I'm sure not sorry for posting this.
I said my piece and saw results, and maybe those results had nothing to do with this post, but something changed ,and I'm glad for it
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Posted by tonyrayhutchison
on 2008-07-31 16:47:26
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Writing style and content will change as our lives and circumstances change. It is what it is. Talent, like popularity, is a matter of personal opinion. If the lack of creativity here is draining on you, I guess it happens.
I think you are assuming way too much about people you only know through a blog. You have no way of knowing who simply wishes to be in a particular clique, who just wants to be seen or read, or who is chasing a popularity award. Maybe some of those people are just trying to make others feel welcome, or possibly blogging has become a habit, even when they don't have much to say. For you to assume you have insight into their motivations is both unfair, and quite honestly, not at all who you seemed to be. Guess that's what happens when you make assumptions about a person from their blog.
Glad the job is going well.
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Posted by BlueMoonInMyEye
on 2008-07-31 20:42:14
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Oh, one more thing.....did you really think you wouldn't offend someone with this? Obviously, you had particular writers in mind, and thusly, an agenda. That much is clear, despite your protests to the contrary.
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Posted by BlueMoonInMyEye
on 2008-07-31 20:45:26
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oh no I had certain bloggers in mind while writting this, however those bloggers arent the ones who took notice of this post, a whole bunch of "innocent" people seem to have assumed that I meant them, that makes me wonder if there writting is lacking too. I only feel upset about something when it hits a little to close to home.
Screw this post!!! it cracks me up that this post is still drawing these comments while my worth while truly heart felt real posts are going unnoticed, but I guess thats just thoughts these days. If it aint drama it aint worth reading, whatever
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Posted by tonyrayhutchison
on 2008-08-01 11:25:06
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I really hate to admit this but I totally agree with Brain. I mean on one hand yes people have become friends and once you find so many people to keep track of you get involved and when you log in you may not travel outside of your circle because once you go through it you get off cause it has takken you an hour to catch up.
all the nonsense some of us put up here and I am one of the biggest offenders is just a way to reach out to the friends we have made. I mean allthough they may not read it, the thought of someone reading it makes you instantly feel better. So I say to everyone type what you want, read what you want, and do what you want.... I understand what your saying bro 100% but if we all thought alike and did what I or you or an other one person thought, we would not be so different. And the world would be grey.
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Posted by DouglasMB
on 2008-08-01 15:04:49
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TR....buddy, I hear ya, that's why I took such a long break! I think sometimes the well just dries up or you just get so involved in the "game" of it you forget what brought you here...It happens to the best of us! But believe me, I know what your saying!
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Posted by Rajah1116
on 2008-08-01 18:40:17
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see this place is both to me; it's my "journal" and a place to put my "poetry." It's about getting what is running through my head OUT of my head. Sometimes if I feel it strong it comes out in rhyme and sometimes when I'm all feeled out it's just thoughts rambled out for no other purpose then to calm my nerves. Now I won't lie and say comments aren't something that I naturally desire a little, it's instictive as human beings to want general acceptence.
Everyone makes valid point in this post and comments because this place is different for EVERYONE. And even though it has become more of a debate then normal thoughts interaction it's something that is good to have, an open discussion. Now we have, even if it angered us, stepped back and reevaluated exactly why we are here and I see that in all your comments as you tried to justify yourselves. No one needed justification and the fact that you stood up for yourself shows that you deserve to be here as much as the next guy. So, deep breaths and a couple "WOOOSAAAHH's" and you can see that thoughts is more than cliques and post counters it's just a bunch of crazy, wackjob, loving people crowded together to write thier way.
Now I have written TOOO much and I think I need to step out now....*blushes with embarrassment*
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Posted by Katydids_and_daisies
on 2008-08-01 23:36:20
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