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So over the weekend I was talking with BC, one of my broz, and we were commenting on the renaissance of web-based personal publications. Both of us were well versed in the medium, having Livejournal accounts back at the turn of the century. I've taken some time off from the medium but I think I'm ready to start dabbling in it again. While some naysayers still believe that "noone gives a shit what you think" - BI, I think that may simply be a reflection based on her own personal experiences.

Personally, my experience on LJ ended up being some of the most productive and fruitful years of my life.

Now, the mere fact that one has a blog, does not give the person the right to say whatever they want. To establish and keep a solid readership, a few ground rules must be strictly adhered to:

(1) The blog is not a sounding board for the writer's personal feelings or a way to garner emotional attention. For example, it is uncouth and in bad taste to publish information regarding any of the following:

- Recent personal failures
- Epiphanies (if serious and not funny)
- Esoteric questions concerning banal subject matter
(i.e. - When will people see that we are all the same?)
- Full names (use initials or pronouns such as "broz" or "babage")

(2) Spelling and grammar:
- The internet may be informal, but take some pride in what you publish.
This should be self-explanatory.
- Common errors to avoid: "a lot" and not "alot"; thx, effect/affect;
your/you're; It's = It is, the possessive form is "Its"
- Lastly, this is a blog, not a dictionary. Simpler is better.

(3) Tailor your subject matter to your readership.


Back in the saddle,

CEO