Comments on: News Posts versus Thought Posts http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/ Technical Communication Blog / Technical Writing Blog Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:34:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: The Content Wrangler » Blog Archive » Finding Mr. Right 5.0: Lessons For Business From The Personal Relationship Trenches http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/comment-page-1/#comment-148467 The Content Wrangler » Blog Archive » Finding Mr. Right 5.0: Lessons For Business From The Personal Relationship Trenches Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:21:06 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/#comment-148467 [...] Tom Johnson has commented that he finds blogs with a voice a valuable and authentic source of information. He especially likes it when bloggers share their opinions about the news of the day and why they think it’s important. It helps the reader gain a better understanding of the writer and their thought processes. Other writers I respect say they wish I’d reveal more about who I am and what makes me think the things that I do. With this post I hope to share more about me…to find the beginnings of my authentic voice. I hope this post serves to educate and inform, while also revealing a little about the man behind The Content Wrangler. [...] [...] Tom Johnson has commented that he finds blogs with a voice a valuable and authentic source of information. He especially likes it when bloggers share their opinions about the news of the day and why they think it’s important. It helps the reader gain a better understanding of the writer and their thought processes. Other writers I respect say they wish I’d reveal more about who I am and what makes me think the things that I do. With this post I hope to share more about me…to find the beginnings of my authentic voice. I hope this post serves to educate and inform, while also revealing a little about the man behind The Content Wrangler. [...]

]]> By: Philip http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/comment-page-1/#comment-137198 Philip Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:58:07 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/#comment-137198 I've been trading forex now for about 2 years and it's been one heck of a ride. When I first started, I had to do it manually but since I stumbled upon the "automatic" systems, I hopped on it right away. You just have to be careful because I've lost money on a couple of programs, but I know use a trading system that's up to date, and definitely works great. I would recommend to any experienced "manual" trader to get an automatic trading system. Just be careful and read the reviews on it. I’ve been trading forex now for about 2 years and it’s been one heck of a ride. When I first started, I had to do it manually but since I stumbled upon the “automatic” systems, I hopped on it right away. You just have to be careful because I’ve lost money on a couple of programs, but I know use a trading system that’s up to date, and definitely works great. I would recommend to any experienced “manual” trader to get an automatic trading system. Just be careful and read the reviews on it.

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]]> By: The Content Wrangler http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/comment-page-1/#comment-131165 The Content Wrangler Mon, 12 May 2008 15:37:05 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/#comment-131165 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Tom Johnson has commented that he finds blogs with a voice a valuable and authentic source of information. He especially likes it when bloggers share their opinions about the news of the day and why they think it’s important. It helps the reader gain a better understanding of the writer and their thought processes. Other writers I respect say they wish I’d reveal more about who I am and what makes me think the things that I do. With this post I hope to share more about me...to find the beginnings of my authentic voice. I hope this post serves to educate and inform, while also revealing a little about the man behind The Content Wrangler. [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Tom Johnson has commented that he finds blogs with a voice a valuable and authentic source of information. He especially likes it when bloggers share their opinions about the news of the day and why they think it’s important. It helps the reader gain a better understanding of the writer and their thought processes. Other writers I respect say they wish I’d reveal more about who I am and what makes me think the things that I do. With this post I hope to share more about me…to find the beginnings of my authentic voice. I hope this post serves to educate and inform, while also revealing a little about the man behind The Content Wrangler. [...]

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]]> By: Tom http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/comment-page-1/#comment-60362 Tom Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:58:02 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/#comment-60362 Hi Scott, thanks for your thoughts. I don't know how I find time to blog and podcast either, but I realized last month -- after a 3 week non-blogging hiatus and a 3 month podcasting hiatus -- that I engage in these activities because I enjoy them. They keep me engaged and interacting with others. One of these days you're going to slip into the Opinionator mode. But I still enjoy posts that are news (if the news is truly new). In fact, I think many people read your blog to stay current with what's happening. Hi Scott, thanks for your thoughts. I don’t know how I find time to blog and podcast either, but I realized last month — after a 3 week non-blogging hiatus and a 3 month podcasting hiatus — that I engage in these activities because I enjoy them. They keep me engaged and interacting with others.

One of these days you’re going to slip into the Opinionator mode. But I still enjoy posts that are news (if the news is truly new). In fact, I think many people read your blog to stay current with what’s happening.

]]> By: Scott Abel http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/comment-page-1/#comment-59495 Scott Abel Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:57:55 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/#comment-59495 As a journalist by education, I really enjoy the news aspect of publishing online. I like helping others stay up-to-date. One of the most common questions that folks ask about my blog is how I find time to locate and write about all the things I do, and still find time to create original presentations, interviews and articles in the trade press. I'm not sure how I do it all -- although it certainly involves dedication and hard work. And, lots of hours of reading. Then, writing. I respect your desire to consume opinion (that's why I watch Lou Dobbs each night and why I salivate every time I see James Carville taking down another right winger on the tube), but I don't think bloggers have to detail their opinions to be valuable to me. But, we're all different. So, having both news and opinion blogs is a perfect solution. Read what you like, leave the rest for the next bloke. Nice new look-and-feel, Tom. It's clean and professional. Good job. Scott Abel TheContentWrangler.com As a journalist by education, I really enjoy the news aspect of publishing online. I like helping others stay up-to-date.

One of the most common questions that folks ask about my blog is how I find time to locate and write about all the things I do, and still find time to create original presentations, interviews and articles in the trade press. I’m not sure how I do it all — although it certainly involves dedication and hard work. And, lots of hours of reading. Then, writing.

I respect your desire to consume opinion (that’s why I watch Lou Dobbs each night and why I salivate every time I see James Carville taking down another right winger on the tube), but I don’t think bloggers have to detail their opinions to be valuable to me.

But, we’re all different. So, having both news and opinion blogs is a perfect solution. Read what you like, leave the rest for the next bloke.

Nice new look-and-feel, Tom. It’s clean and professional. Good job.

Scott Abel
TheContentWrangler.com

]]> By: CharlesJeter.com » Opinions can be dangerous… | News Posts versus Thought Posts http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/comment-page-1/#comment-57840 CharlesJeter.com » Opinions can be dangerous… | News Posts versus Thought Posts Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:50:17 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/#comment-57840 [...] Quoted from News Posts versus Thought Posts: [...] [...] Quoted from News Posts versus Thought Posts: [...]

]]> By: Tom http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/comment-page-1/#comment-57451 Tom Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:16:52 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/#comment-57451 Charles, thanks for your thoughts. I agree with you about the conversational aspect of blogging. I think that's why I'm more interested in thoughts and analysis rather than just straight news. When we talk with friends, we almost always give our opinions (unsupported though they may be). Imagine a friend who just told you the news and nothing more. It would be odd. Charles, thanks for your thoughts. I agree with you about the conversational aspect of blogging. I think that’s why I’m more interested in thoughts and analysis rather than just straight news. When we talk with friends, we almost always give our opinions (unsupported though they may be). Imagine a friend who just told you the news and nothing more. It would be odd.

]]> By: Tom http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/comment-page-1/#comment-56542 Tom Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:54:49 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2007/09/27/why-news-posts-bore-me/#comment-56542 Found it -- cursor:crosshair was an attribute in the stylesheet for the link styles. Found it — cursor:crosshair was an attribute in the stylesheet for the link styles.

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