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Blog etiquette.....
Being relatively new to the blog-o-sphere I am probably not up to speed on what exactly might be required to make sure one does not step on the toes of the other bloggers...
I will try not to offend my fellow bloggers from now on....
I will give space and time to all blogs....
So that all blogs have equal space and time to be read and appreciated as it appears that many of the blogs that get bumped to pages 2 and 3 and those that end up being bumped into blog graveyards may not get as much attention as the ones on the first two or three pages....
The re-posting of blogs may offend some.....( hey I just found out HOW to re-post my blogs so apologies if my doing so offends) I try not to do it often, I do not want to over post so I try not  to do so more than once and occasionally twice a day.
There are SO many great blogs out there, with SO much great information that I have learned SO much from, so keep em coming and I only wish I could compete with some of these great writers......
Thank you for sharing....and keep up the good work :-)
joan

Published Tuesday, April 07, 2009 10:20 PM by DruidsGlenTarot

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# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Tuesday, April 07, 2009 7:51 PM

OMG!  You must hate me!

:( sniff

I broke all your rules!

Little White Witch

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:17 AM

Lol, why on earth would I hate you?
I don't make the rules, I am not the blog police and those were just suggestions that I was thinking about to make sure that all blogs and all writers get the space so that we all have equal chance or thereabouts to get our stuff out there instead of the blog hogging that goes on some of the time :-)
I am sorry if you found my suggestions offensive they were not written to offend :-)
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:58 AM

And I was ONLY saying what I would do, and that has NOTHING to do with what ANYONE else CHOOSES to do :-)
The only person I have control over is ME :-)
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Wednesday, April 08, 2009 6:43 AM

LOL!  It is all good.

:)LWW

Little White Witch

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:23 AM

Posting 5+ blogs in a row and continous reposting is a bit much sometimes. I repost when my blog is quickly vanished on to the 3rd  page. I know people are looking to be noticed and build some business but- honestly it does look tacky to do it all the time, almost desperate. I know this might seem blunt to some, but this has been bothering me for some time. I think a blog or 2 a day but all day long just seems over the top. Joan "yeah" you allowed me to vent.
Also how about some new blogs not the same ones over and over.

Hugs,
Donna

GIFTED11

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:58 AM

I don't too much care for the multiple postings either, and the re-posting is okay if done in moderation as there are so many talented writers that need space and time to have their blogs read and appreciated but it's not my place to say as that's not one of the blog policies but maybe it should be? I know I will not post more than two and even I rarely post two blogs in the one day, everyone needs their blogs seen and appreciated for the hard work that went into them :-)
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Wednesday, April 08, 2009 5:07 PM

{{{{Joan}}}} Hugs and multi Hugs to you! You've stated so eloquently what I've often pondered but could not grasp the politically correct format to write it. Oh, okay - I'll say it: blog hog *oink*... (Dare I say it again...and again...and again...???)
Smiles & much love.
Sending you angels,
Jane

Jane Wilcox

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Wednesday, April 08, 2009 6:25 PM

I do think that many social ills could be corrected if people would only practice good manners. It makes the world a much more pleasant place, blogs included!

Madea-Michelle

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 3:11 AM

Madea, you are correct, but in today's society there is quite a shortage of good manners.
The Road is an example, there are no manners on the road today, it's all about getting ahead :-)
At the supermarket people bump you with their cart and are rude, I even got cut off at a drive through getting coffee and I was SHOCKED!!
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 8:31 AM

honestly, i am ok with advisors sending our multiple blogs. i do not mind if they repost them over and over. callers will find the blogs that they want to read. sometimes i want to repost several blogs but i do not because i know advisors get upset and to me it is silly. i see some advisors post over and over. it  is a great way for new advisors to get callers. it is cheaper than bidding for the first page.blogs help the caller to see what type of reader they want because blogs shows an advisors personality. i like the blogs that you have up joan. i am taking a break from blogging but when i blog again, i will post a lot of blogs. i hope all advisors post several blogs.

justaskdrdonna

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:13 AM

It is up to each advisor how they choose to blog, my point was that blog hogging takes away from the blogs of others, it gives them no space to be noticed, read or appreciated :-) if one or two advisors have up to ten blogs on the first page over and over. Just my two cents...
joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:28 AM

i like your blogs Joan!you have blogged about very important issues lately. if you have several more thoughts blog them and if it hogs up the first page so be it. some things need to be said now. your " do not call " blog has helped many callers to see theirselves and their actions differently. sometimes tough thoughts have to be written.

justaskdrdonna

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 10:16 AM

I'm with you askdonna.  If your blog makes it into the most viewed or the most comments . . . is there some envy there?

I post comments on others blogs, and their position climbs!  I would like to think I'm doing a service, that their topic is important, and should be read by others . . .

So I'm not taking this personally . . . as life is too short . . . the truth needs to be continued . . . without someone's point of view of "Etiguette"  There is enough police ing on Keen already.

:)LWW

Little White Witch

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 10:43 AM

I don't worry about being most viewed, views and or comments, Just as I do not ask for feedback, it is never my focus.
Sorry if my blog about the manner in which I choose to conduct myself blogwise offends you LWW :-( it was not my intention. I am all for blogs, but not if it's only one or two people on the first page over and over, it takes away space for other great blogs whereby clients can and often DO learn from Advisors. There is room for all of us on keen but ONLY if the blog hoggers hold back just a little, just my two cents...
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 10:58 AM

Joan,  With anything in life to have manners is important, Your blogs in my world are worth reading and many people walk away with food for thought..clients read these blogs did we forget that?? The constant binkering and remarks that are made are so useless and again the clients read the blogs. MANNERS are cheap and easy to do if you wish. Constant reposting all day long is a bit much sorry:( Business is one thing but- come on and really think about it all day long? Joan keep blogging your stuff it is real and one of the only Authentic in my book.
Hugs..
Me

GIFTED11

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 11:03 AM

Bored psychics . . .

Little White Witch

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 11:05 AM

No offense either!  Not my intention.  I enjoy your blogs . . . I post on them!

:)LWW

Little White Witch

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 11:29 AM

I don't see any bored psychics here :-)
Readings are an exchange of energy as is any interaction between people. I feel responsible when I read and blog to say something truthful, meaningful, and be as accurate as possible.
I am honored when my blogs or my readings reach even one person, but I would not do it at the expense of another, so I personally limit my blogs out of manners and respect for other bloggers..... :-)
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:38 PM

I am just going to laugh at the comment for it was rather fuuny. Because I see alot of "useless chatter" to be quite frank. I will speak for me and my blogs, I write when inspired to and when spirit shows me a reason too,  not for any other reason, not for popularity, or to make my blogs reach a high quota. Heck, I do not do it for anyone to even respond, I do it for me and those who need what I have to share. That is how I flow. I try not to go on other peoples blogs to start any confrontation or to be coy. I respond on peoples blogs that have useful material and complement them with a comment. That is what being respectful is all about and overly populating the stream on the blogs is rude, my opinion. Thanks Joan for allowing me a place to speak my truth.

Hugs,
Donna

GIFTED11

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Thursday, April 09, 2009 3:51 PM

Donna, I tend to do the very same thing, I do not go to some blogs and yet many intrigue me and teach me in many ways and for that I am grateful. I never ask for feedback and I do not blog to have people comment or even reach any list of popularity...it is not my focus....never will be
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Friday, April 10, 2009 11:53 AM

And let me clarify and say that this blog was about ME and my thoughts and feelings on the manners I plan to use on posting blogs, my feelings about it, in no way an attempt to police blogs ( there is enough of that lately, enough going behind backs and reporting blog writers, I SAY STRAIGHT out what I feel about things, and ADDRESS it out loud rather than BEHIND BACK BLOG POLICING)
Just MY two cents :-)
Have a WONDERFUL Easter Y'all :-)
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Friday, April 10, 2009 1:07 PM

YEA!!!  I like it to be said to my face too!

LOL!

HAPPY EASTER!!

BUNNY DAY!!!

:)LWW

Little White Witch

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Friday, April 10, 2009 1:57 PM

That is a rare commodity these days, someone who says it like it is, likes it to be said like it is and games and manipulation are the norm rather than honesty...
joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Friday, April 10, 2009 3:07 PM

I run most of my blogs through play fair so that some passive agressive person cant do it first.

justaskdrdonna

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Friday, April 10, 2009 3:25 PM

You are kidding, right!!

Little White Witch

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Friday, April 10, 2009 3:26 PM

I'm so sick and tired of all the games!  Honesty is such a breath of fresh air!

Little White Witch

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Friday, April 10, 2009 3:30 PM

I was blissfully unaware that play fair would be interested in vetting blogs prior to publication or have the time to do so. I tend to not involve play fair in much and thankfully I have had little or limited contact with them. I did not even know the report button was on the forums but PLENTY of people knew where it was and certainly used it a lot :-)  Readers Reporting other readers for SILLY REASONS is hardly passive aggressive now is it?
Since I try to keep to the rules ( one of the great things that came from being brought up in the home of a police man who valued truth and honesty and passed those values onto his children) I tend to not have to deal with either passive or passive aggressive issues on here, lucky for me :-)
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Friday, April 10, 2009 5:14 PM

It is play fairs job to make sure that we are in compliance. it is better than being shut down. i like to post you tube videos and it is a violation. i have been so harrassed between the stupid forum and even once having my listing taken down. i have an advisor who stalks me so i like to beat her to the punch. no one knows all the rules here on keen.
readers reporting readers is truly passive agressive and vengeful. what makes it passive is that the reader doing the reporting is in fear and wants to axe out the advisor they are reporting. if they were not passive agressive, they would kindly tell the reader they are reporting about their violation.
certain links to news post are a violation. i see advisors making mistakes often but i just email them.

justaskdrdonna

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Friday, April 10, 2009 5:16 PM

The truth of the matter is that blogs made advisors even more competitive. If an advisor is jealous of another advisor having successful blogs, they will try to attack them. some advisors have become so competitive until they have plagiarized blogs. Those advisors got caught thankfully and removed their blogs. Play fair or someone at keen does check things out.

justaskdrdonna

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Friday, April 10, 2009 5:18 PM

No one has 100% integrity because one would have to know all of the rules in order to know how to stay in their integrity. keen has lots of rules that are not understood. a wise person would double check their actions before some desperate person does it for them.

justaskdrdonna

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Friday, April 10, 2009 5:30 PM

One may not understand rules but that does not mean one does not attempt to keep to them or abide by them and that does not mean one does not operate with integrity, it's not a matter of black and white in life ever in my humble opinion. For me INTENTION is KEY, that being if one does not try to cause harm to another, wish harm on another that might mean that one may cause offense while not intending to...but it may not have been your intention to do so....
Same with breaking rules, I may be blissfully unaware of a rule that was broken but that does not mean I set out to break it...and that does not mean people do not have integrity... As far as other advisors are concerned  I keep to myself, I find that works best for ME...I have never sunk to report blogs, or comments on the forum....it is not my style..never will be....I keep out of it, it is NOT my place to make sure people are keeping to the rules,I don't make them, I try to keep them. I feel play fair probably have enough to do without me adding to it...
end of...
Joan

DruidsGlenTarot

# re: Blog etiquette..... @ Sunday, April 12, 2009 5:37 PM

Hey Joan just returned from my 4 day vacation to find your blog has much more to the substance. I peronally think that anyone that reports to keen on blogs have some nerve, again my opinion. A blog should be on what ever topic, about what ever someone would like to share,and so forth. Now all this talk about jealousy and people being competitive always seem to leave the mouth of the same babes, same talk as always. I would really hope that most people that are suppose to help others would clear their own space first, because truthfully it will eventually balance itself out by the universe if not done by you. Some how I think the orginal blog was about manners on blogging. But Hey Joan you have many conversating about everything under the sun. One topic to the next~ kudos! I keep to myself as well Joan because it fit me the best,when you first come on board to keen everyone wants to "get to know you" and than you learn.lol When I first started on keen 7 year ago I had over 60 people on callbacks first day, with a sale for 92 cents..I never had to toot my horn, nor did I have to tell everyone how great I am, or that I had flawless feedback. Who the hell cared, or cares.It was different than, no one making such a stink about it as I see today. Playfair Joan has a heck of better things to do than play with romper room children.lol People that report others and start behind the door trouble will eventually pay the piper one day, for it does and will catch up with you. I had an advisor come on my blog and slander me with lies and than emailed someone close to me with crude and paranoid behavior a year ago. We could of reported and should of possibly but~ we figured let the universe take care of this behavior. Because I truly believe we always reap what we sow. And truth is sometimes people do not even see their own actions and behaviors, they really are blind to them.You have to feel sorry for them for they just do not know any better, they are in fear all the time, and think people are always out to do something to them or get them some how and there is nothing anyone could say to show them their ways, for they could not possibly fathom it. I have always been like you Joan speak my mind, no beating around any bushes,  and thats it. That why we have always been friends.I respect you and you have always respected me. Thats manners! So when a client read blogs they want good information that helps their soul and lots of food for thought, good stuff. Truthful stuff..As I do as well.
Hugs Girl,
Donna

Gifted11

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