Comments on: Stories Of Blogging Comaraderie | Community Insight http://motivatethyself.com/stories-of-blogging-comaraderie-community-insight/ Motivation, Personal Development and Productivity Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:10:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Eric Hamm http://motivatethyself.com/stories-of-blogging-comaraderie-community-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-904 Eric Hamm Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:46:30 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=1754#comment-904 @Dee: Great point! I don't think many of us realize, coming into all of this, that true friendships will emerge. @Barbara: Thanks for sharing that story. I remember around when that all happened and how much I then realized the power of this great community. Our voice is definitely stronger in numbers. Eric. @Dee: Great point! I don’t think many of us realize, coming into all of this, that true friendships will emerge.

@Barbara: Thanks for sharing that story. I remember around when that all happened and how much I then realized the power of this great community. Our voice is definitely stronger in numbers. Eric.

]]> By: Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog http://motivatethyself.com/stories-of-blogging-comaraderie-community-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-903 Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:22:00 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=1754#comment-903 Hi Eric - The community of bloggers can be awesome. I remember earlier this year when one of the gals in my community was asking for help to get a video taken down (from YouTube). You see, her daughter has Down syndrome and the video was making fun of children with special needs. I wrote a post about it, and asked anyone who read it to go to Deb's blog and Stumble and or Digg her post so it would get attention. Many did and within two days the video was taken down. Knowing we may have had a hand in taking down the video was awesome. <abbr><em>Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog´s last blog post..<a href="http://bloggingwithoutablog.com/nbotw-an-explorer-of-life/" rel="nofollow">NBOTW - An Explorer Of Life</a></abbr></em> Hi Eric – The community of bloggers can be awesome. I remember earlier this year when one of the gals in my community was asking for help to get a video taken down (from YouTube). You see, her daughter has Down syndrome and the video was making fun of children with special needs. I wrote a post about it, and asked anyone who read it to go to Deb’s blog and Stumble and or Digg her post so it would get attention. Many did and within two days the video was taken down. Knowing we may have had a hand in taking down the video was awesome.

Barbara Swafford – Blogging Without A Blog´s last blog post..NBOTW – An Explorer Of Life

]]> By: Dee Langdon - BloggerNewbie http://motivatethyself.com/stories-of-blogging-comaraderie-community-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-896 Dee Langdon - BloggerNewbie Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:24:53 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=1754#comment-896 Eric: I expected interaction with blogging when I first started as that is the premise behind blogging but I figured it would be a "writer - reader" relationship, not a friend-friend relationship like many of them have turned out to be. I just love blogging! <abbr><em>Dee Langdon - BloggerNewbie´s last blog post..<a href="http://bloggernewbie.com/2008/11/23/3-steps-to-achieving-your-goals/" rel="nofollow">3 Steps To Achieving Your Goals</a></abbr></em> Eric:

I expected interaction with blogging when I first started as that is the premise behind blogging but I figured it would be a “writer – reader” relationship, not a friend-friend relationship like many of them have turned out to be. I just love blogging!

Dee Langdon – BloggerNewbie´s last blog post..3 Steps To Achieving Your Goals

]]> By: Eric Hamm http://motivatethyself.com/stories-of-blogging-comaraderie-community-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-891 Eric Hamm Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:51:24 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=1754#comment-891 @Vincent: You bring up a great point! We need to always be respectful for each others time with any kind of community. But never be afraid to ask for help from another blogger. Because there's a BIG difference between leaching and just hoping for assistance. ;-) @Vincent: You bring up a great point! We need to always be respectful for each others time with any kind of community. But never be afraid to ask for help from another blogger. Because there’s a BIG difference between leaching and just hoping for assistance. ;-)

]]> By: Vincent http://motivatethyself.com/stories-of-blogging-comaraderie-community-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-900 Vincent Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:00:33 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=1754#comment-900 The community definitely helps when you need it. There are so many helpful souls out there that you can really depend on when you face an obstacle. Just make sure you are not trying to leech off them ;) Cheers Vincent Personal Development Blogger The community definitely helps when you need it. There are so many helpful souls out there that you can really depend on when you face an obstacle. Just make sure you are not trying to leech off them ;)

Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger

]]> By: Eric Hamm http://motivatethyself.com/stories-of-blogging-comaraderie-community-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-902 Eric Hamm Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:32:19 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=1754#comment-902 @Jun: Thanks for sharing a little tidbit of insight into your blogging world with us. P.S. Feel free to email me directly if you ever want/need to; I'd love to help you grow your blog. It looks quite promising, by the way. Loved the video interview with Yu-Kai! :-) @Ross: Hey man, thanks for the congrats! :-) Sean and I were delighted that Darren gave us so much problogger space for our words (and even our mugs :-) !) He's SUPER NICE! I must admit I was resistant at first as well, but as you pointed out, this community is like none other, in a fabulous way! BTW, I really enjoyed your interview with Leo on your blog. Great job! Eric. @Jun: Thanks for sharing a little tidbit of insight into your blogging world with us.

P.S. Feel free to email me directly if you ever want/need to; I’d love to help you grow your blog. It looks quite promising, by the way. Loved the video interview with Yu-Kai! :-)

@Ross: Hey man, thanks for the congrats! :-) Sean and I were delighted that Darren gave us so much problogger space for our words (and even our mugs :-) !) He’s SUPER NICE!

I must admit I was resistant at first as well, but as you pointed out, this community is like none other, in a fabulous way!

BTW, I really enjoyed your interview with Leo on your blog. Great job! Eric.

]]> By: Ross http://motivatethyself.com/stories-of-blogging-comaraderie-community-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-901 Ross Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:20:00 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=1754#comment-901 Ok, first off - Congratulations on the problogger post, I'm so pleased for you both! That's a great achievement, you should feel proud. Regarding community and comaraderie - I was probably a little resistant to community when I started blogging, or maybe stand-offish is a better way to put it. However, I've been encouraged by the fact that my greatest source of help and hints have been from fellow bloggers, particularly those in my niche! This completely goes against protocol that you find in the real world, where competitive nature gets in the way of human kindness. Well done Eric! I hope you never second guess this endeavour of yours. <abbr><em>Ross´s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/willitchangeyou/mrzx/~3/462691353/" rel="nofollow">Career paths vs happiness: which road are you on?</a></abbr></em> Ok, first off – Congratulations on the problogger post, I’m so pleased for you both! That’s a great achievement, you should feel proud.

Regarding community and comaraderie – I was probably a little resistant to community when I started blogging, or maybe stand-offish is a better way to put it. However, I’ve been encouraged by the fact that my greatest source of help and hints have been from fellow bloggers, particularly those in my niche! This completely goes against protocol that you find in the real world, where competitive nature gets in the way of human kindness.

Well done Eric! I hope you never second guess this endeavour of yours.

Ross´s last blog post..Career paths vs happiness: which road are you on?

]]> By: Jun Loayza http://motivatethyself.com/stories-of-blogging-comaraderie-community-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-887 Jun Loayza Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:29:38 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=1754#comment-887 To be very honest, I haven't found that one blogging buddy yet. I have built great relationships with many bloggers so far, but haven't quite found that blogging best friend yet. The best story I can think of is the first blogging friend I ever made. Her name is Monica O'Brien and she writes a blog called <a href="http://twentyset.com" rel="nofollow">Twenty Set</a>. I was still brand new to blogging and she really helped me find my voice and even let me write a guest post on her blog. I can't explain the feeling I felt the first time I was published! I felt so accomplished and so grateful to Monica for giving me the opportunity. I look to continue building relationships and becoming blogging buddies with you Eric. - <a href="http://FutureDelivery.tv" rel="nofollow">Jun Loayza</a> <abbr><em>Jun Loayza´s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FutureDeliveryTv/~3/460628076/" rel="nofollow">Future Delivery TV: Episode 10 - Live your life like a hardcore gamer</a></abbr></em> To be very honest, I haven’t found that one blogging buddy yet. I have built great relationships with many bloggers so far, but haven’t quite found that blogging best friend yet.

The best story I can think of is the first blogging friend I ever made. Her name is Monica O’Brien and she writes a blog called Twenty Set. I was still brand new to blogging and she really helped me find my voice and even let me write a guest post on her blog.

I can’t explain the feeling I felt the first time I was published! I felt so accomplished and so grateful to Monica for giving me the opportunity.

I look to continue building relationships and becoming blogging buddies with you Eric.

- Jun Loayza

Jun Loayza´s last blog post..Future Delivery TV: Episode 10 – Live your life like a hardcore gamer

]]> By: Eric Hamm http://motivatethyself.com/stories-of-blogging-comaraderie-community-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-899 Eric Hamm Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:31:15 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=1754#comment-899 @Jeremy: Thanks! I agree. When you first start blogging I don't think you realize what a great community you're involving yourself with. It's a wonderful surprise for those who stick with it long enough to get connected. Eric. @Jeremy: Thanks! I agree. When you first start blogging I don’t think you realize what a great community you’re involving yourself with. It’s a wonderful surprise for those who stick with it long enough to get connected. Eric.

]]> By: Jeremy Day http://motivatethyself.com/stories-of-blogging-comaraderie-community-insight/comment-page-1/#comment-897 Jeremy Day Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:23:59 +0000 http://motivatethyself.com/?p=1754#comment-897 Hi Eric, You know, community is the coolest thing I am experiencing since I started blogging. What you and Sean are doing is pretty cool too. And I think that is what blogging is all about. Creating a community where we can discuss what is important to us. Cheers, Jeremy <abbr><em>Jeremy Day´s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InsightWriter/~3/460860598/" rel="nofollow">Choose Your Priorities Wisely</a></abbr></em> Hi Eric,

You know, community is the coolest thing I am experiencing since I started blogging. What you and Sean are doing is pretty cool too. And I think that is what blogging is all about. Creating a community where we can discuss what is important to us.

Cheers,
Jeremy

Jeremy Day´s last blog post..Choose Your Priorities Wisely

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