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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Ugh. There have been oodles of discussions on appropriateness and rules on some of the loops I belong to lately, and it's enough to make me log out and do laundry instead.
Then again, I really can't complain. Those promises I made to myself last summer about being more active online and networking with others hasn't really been at the top of my list. Especially when I spend most of my time lurking. ;)
And I've misplaced my soapbox somewhere anyhow.
Rules get broken all the time. A lot of grammar rules get drawn and quartered on this blog every time I post. (Hooray!) But I'd rather not get bogged down in all the details in the ongoing discussions, especially not when I have enough stuff on my plate already.
Does avoiding the discussions altogether mean that I'm not being a good loop member? Maybe. But I'd rather stay safe behind the safety of my silence than risk the wrath of another member.
After all, the pen is mightier than the sword. ;)
Maybe I'll check out the archives instead.
Then again, I really can't complain. Those promises I made to myself last summer about being more active online and networking with others hasn't really been at the top of my list. Especially when I spend most of my time lurking. ;)
And I've misplaced my soapbox somewhere anyhow.
Rules get broken all the time. A lot of grammar rules get drawn and quartered on this blog every time I post. (Hooray!) But I'd rather not get bogged down in all the details in the ongoing discussions, especially not when I have enough stuff on my plate already.
Does avoiding the discussions altogether mean that I'm not being a good loop member? Maybe. But I'd rather stay safe behind the safety of my silence than risk the wrath of another member.
After all, the pen is mightier than the sword. ;)
Maybe I'll check out the archives instead.
posted by Bonnie Staring at 10:40 PM
6 Comments:
I know what you mean. I just joined a certain national pubbed authors loop and the heated discussions over what genre I write in ... basically I just lurk or delete the digest because I'm tired of being called a whore for what I write.
I'm there to network and talk craft not be burned at the stake.
I don't comment because I'm too big and bloated with child to be rational. I tend to get very ... firm lately. hehehehe
Ditto - except I'm watching a different loop tear itself apart. I lurk too. Partly of self-protection and partly because I don't want to lower myself to the level of the mud-slingers. It's such a pity because the loops can be of such benefits ... and right now they're of no benefit. So we can just hang together and support each other here on Bonnie's Blog.
Note to self: Don't get Amy angry. LOL
Amy: It's disappointing, isn't it? No wonder "romance writers" get such a bad wrap -- we're too busy drawing lines in the sand to promote the genre as a whole.
Leah: That's a great idea! Let me get the karaoke machine and cabana boys... all are welcome!
Hi there, Bonnie! I dropped in because we have similar interests - books and contests :-)
I have some great ones running weekly on my blog at Not Entirely British if you're interested. This week's is especially valuable. Wish I could enter!
Thanks for dropping by Anne! Hey, did someone say contest?
:::runs squealing with glee:::
Good blogg post
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