DISQUS

I don't think blogs should be all business, I don't mind and sometimes get hooked by the personal bits shared by the author, so yes - one of the attractions is getting into the author's mind, but there's a big difference between a personal angle shared by the author and a long, tormenting brag-o-rama.

We cannot ignore the fact that controversy & conflict sell - BloggerUnleashed built his name upon these two factors and nothing else, JohnCow wouldn't have got much attention initially if it didn't have such a similar name to John Chow, and there a dozen more examples... and we see more and more bloggers trying to stir controversy in order to get publicity..which is very saddening, considering the fact only a small fraction of them have anything else to offer.

Now as for the last question - The classic answer would be "quality content", but we all know there's much more to it. I think that there's nothing wrong with recruiting controversy to your side, just as long as you know that controversy alone is a time-restricted thing, people are going to get bored with your dining nights, your countless insults of A-listers, your controversial name will eventually be meaningless...only your words are there to stay, the value your bring to the blogosphere, your readers.


Cheers,
Allen

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Nice, too bad I can't use the chatbox...some security issue with Firefox =/

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I couldn't agree more. Vic does bring a LOT of what the blogosphere needs, and that's bringing some of the hidden layers up for everyone to see, I only thing it's too bad Vic chooses to recruit controversy to his services so often.

Cheers,
Allen

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If I had that amount of money I'd BIN it all the way. I've already said what I think of the work you've done Cow.


All the best with the sale,
Allen

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Are you recommending people to start playing at $10 SNG's? I mean I can see where it's coming from but isn't it a bit risky for those unfamiliar with the online tables...? by the way, some nice points-of-view you got around here..I'd be more interested to read about your ventures too!


Sincerely,
S.A. - A donk in the making.

Congrats on opening your blog and good luck on the tables, hope to see you around!

Now that's an interesting example given to inspire people ;)


Allen.H

Great idea on how to show some love back to readers!

Allen.H

Great idea on how to show some love back to readers!

Allen.H

I dedicated a lot of time to increase my RSS subscription rate, since mid November it increased by hundreds of percents. I guess another minute won't hurt =)

Allen.H

If we didn't have conflict of interests i'd apply right away =\ .

You've got a great blog going on here, keep it up and good luck with finding contributors =D

A.H