Comments on: 15 people of fame http://www.magicspatula.com/blog/2009/01/03/15-people-of-fame/ Matt Casey's Blog Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:21:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: The Design of an Effective Tagline - Sources of Insight http://www.magicspatula.com/blog/2009/01/03/15-people-of-fame/comment-page-1/#comment-1039 The Design of an Effective Tagline - Sources of Insight Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:29:55 +0000 http://www.magicspatula.com/blog/?p=2064#comment-1039 [...] heroes are amazing individuals with incredible lessons to share that just haven’t had their 15 people of of fame yet.  BTW, if you haven’t checked it out yet, be sure to check out the featured [...] [...] heroes are amazing individuals with incredible lessons to share that just haven’t had their 15 people of of fame yet.  BTW, if you haven’t checked it out yet, be sure to check out the featured [...]

]]> By: Matt http://www.magicspatula.com/blog/2009/01/03/15-people-of-fame/comment-page-1/#comment-696 Matt Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:56:12 +0000 http://www.magicspatula.com/blog/?p=2064#comment-696 Yeah, I agree, it's a great medium for real discourse, and it would be better if more people participated (through their own blogs, comments, etc). Knowing that there are thoughtful people on the other end makes this process much more enjoyable and interesting. It has decimated the time I have to read books, which I've been struggling with, but for now it's worth it. Yeah, I agree, it’s a great medium for real discourse, and it would be better if more people participated (through their own blogs, comments, etc). Knowing that there are thoughtful people on the other end makes this process much more enjoyable and interesting. It has decimated the time I have to read books, which I’ve been struggling with, but for now it’s worth it.

]]> By: Peyton http://www.magicspatula.com/blog/2009/01/03/15-people-of-fame/comment-page-1/#comment-685 Peyton Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:42:30 +0000 http://www.magicspatula.com/blog/?p=2064#comment-685 Thanks for the tips... some believe that blogging contributes to a society where people actually contribute views on important issues, and I believe it definitely encourages an informed society. This is my favorite, and most frequented blog, because it's a place where I can shout out views on important issues--- and you choose good ones. You have definitely contributed to my knowledge and thought process-- due to documentaries like IOUSA and our discussions on various topics such as torture. And from a personal standpoint, it's healthy to have intelligent discussion every now and then. I have thought about trying to make my blog include a bit more non-fiction, and I may write a few more advocacy pieces (on issues such as gay rights, death penalty, environment, child abuse, rape, poverty, genocide, AIDS--- and various social issues that get me all built up into an emotional mess), but this has been a great forum for me to just give my two cents on issues similar to these. I was talking to two arch-conservatives over break, and I was criticizing them for the quality of news they watch (and listen to). The great thing about blogging is that you have access to a ridiculous amount of data and knowledge. You are definitely better informed in 2 hours of blogging than someone who watches a news channel all day. I hope more of our mutual friends start blogging. I basically rely on you to share with me some of the best sources... as I only have so much time to read everyone on your blog list. As for the aesthetics you mentioned, my blog is particularly ugly. I think my blog is more of a sketch book though, and just having a few readers (1-2) is enough to just drive out some creative energy. Everything you said though is very accurate, and each time I post a video, I have a boost in readership. Still, until you become "somebody", one's readership is probably most closely tied to the number of friends one has (particularly blogging friends). Mostly, I guess I like blogging because it gives my mind something mildly intelligent to do (on both the absorbing and expressive sides). And as an "idea", hopefully blogging's popularity will grow, as I believe it contributes to a more aware, diverse, open, and informed society. -P Thanks for the tips… some believe that blogging contributes to a society where people actually contribute views on important issues, and I believe it definitely encourages an informed society. This is my favorite, and most frequented blog, because it’s a place where I can shout out views on important issues— and you choose good ones. You have definitely contributed to my knowledge and thought process– due to documentaries like IOUSA and our discussions on various topics such as torture. And from a personal standpoint, it’s healthy to have intelligent discussion every now and then. I have thought about trying to make my blog include a bit more non-fiction, and I may write a few more advocacy pieces (on issues such as gay rights, death penalty, environment, child abuse, rape, poverty, genocide, AIDS— and various social issues that get me all built up into an emotional mess), but this has been a great forum for me to just give my two cents on issues similar to these.

I was talking to two arch-conservatives over break, and I was criticizing them for the quality of news they watch (and listen to). The great thing about blogging is that you have access to a ridiculous amount of data and knowledge. You are definitely better informed in 2 hours of blogging than someone who watches a news channel all day. I hope more of our mutual friends start blogging. I basically rely on you to share with me some of the best sources… as I only have so much time to read everyone on your blog list.

As for the aesthetics you mentioned, my blog is particularly ugly. I think my blog is more of a sketch book though, and just having a few readers (1-2) is enough to just drive out some creative energy. Everything you said though is very accurate, and each time I post a video, I have a boost in readership. Still, until you become “somebody”, one’s readership is probably most closely tied to the number of friends one has (particularly blogging friends).

Mostly, I guess I like blogging because it gives my mind something mildly intelligent to do (on both the absorbing and expressive sides). And as an “idea”, hopefully blogging’s popularity will grow, as I believe it contributes to a more aware, diverse, open, and informed society. -P

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