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Re: Techcrunch 50: Field Notes

SlashBe — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:04:39 -0000

iThryv

“Teach kids how to save.”

Excellent idea and I wish them all the luck in the world.

Re: How social networks are turned into deadly botnets

SlashBe — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:42:39 -0000

The bigger threat to social networks is becoming nothing more than a centralized hub for advertisers and self-promoters.

http://slashbe.com/the-trut...

Re: 15 Reasons Digg Loves Sarah Palin

SlashBe — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:39:01 -0000

I'll give yo two reasons. Her breasticles.

Re: Hacking The Shirt Haxxor

SlashBe — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:55:48 -0000

ROFL.

Re: Hacking The Shirt Haxxor

SlashBe — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:30:02 -0000

Fuck I'm getting old. I didn't even notice the tits.

Re: Ben Spark - SocialCardsters

SlashBe — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:36:26 -0000

EntreCard is a really cool program. Socialspark is for us n00bs who think we may one day have a chance to earn the big bucks, you know, 20$ from our site. I like what Ben did as far as creating a blogroll of those who are a part of Socialspark and EntreCard.

It gives you a chance to drop your EntreCard and check out the persons site as well. If you dig their site, you can head over to SocialSpark and give them props.

As far as being afraid of Widgets, I promise, its not Female Midgets, its a little piece of what we tech geeks called "code". J/K. I understand not wanting to add code to your site.

Thanks for the comments guys. And Ben, who the fuck knew I'd come across a Ben Spak and Ben Spark??? I figured you were just high and misspelled your own name!

Re: Ben Spark - SocialCardsters

SlashBe — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:46:20 -0000

Doh!

Re: Pro Blogger - The Paris Hilton of Blogging

SlashBe — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:24:08 -0000

Mark,

If the book wasn't titled 'Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income', but instead was titled 'Guide to the Blogging Basics by Pros for Noobs' then my review would have been much more favorable.

Re: In review - How To Be Creative by Hugh McLeod

SlashBe — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:48:53 -0000

My method for creativity is a bit different than most. It involves marijuana, redbull, cigarettes and music. Works wonders!

Re: 30 Most Popular Blogs

SlashBe — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:43:13 -0000

Anthony - You're a turd. Leaving me for your Civ 4 boyfriends. How dare you. :-D

Michael - I don't think bloggins itself is to blame here, rather the marketing of websites and webzines as blogs, because lets face blog are fucking kewl, has blurred the line that once separated us from them.

Ryan - Exactly. ONE person. I spend upwards of 18 hours a day reading, researching, writing, posting, socializing, networking and marketing. My blog is 3 weeks old, has a page rank of ZERO, lol, and has an Alexa rank somewhere near the national debt level. I'm sure if I had a team of 10 persons I could take this one man blog and make it a top "blog" in a 1/10th of the time it is going to take me going alone. Oh and thanks for the tip about the "more" tag in posts!

Re: Bristol Palin is Currently Pregnant

SlashBe — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:57:44 -0000

I honestly dont see the importance as to whether or not Gov. Palin's daughter is pregnant, regardless of age. As for Mr. Obama's comments, its good to see someone finally stand up and say the right thing, even if it's only a pr stunt.

Re: Quality Content or Bullshit?

SlashBe — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:59:54 -0000

Kevin, Mark, Ryan,

Thank you so much for your comments. I had never given much thought to what I considered to be common sense. Looking at it now, it would seem I had a very narrow minded way of thinking about and looking at the blog posts that I read.

This has actually allowed me to reevaluate what kind of topics I would like to talk about, as what I had considered to be common sense before, perhaps is not so common after all.

Thanks again everyone.

- Trey

Re: Quality Content or Bullshit?

SlashBe — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:50:47 -0000

Kevin,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. In no way was the post meant to be an attack on you personally or your blog. The more I think about it the more I realize that my post was instead simply a vehicle to vent my frustration. I am a very competitive person and take pride in being able to achieve any goal that I set.

As I look around the blogosphere I notice that the most successful blogs tend to be those which offer blogging tips and advice. Perhaps subconsciously there is jealousy and anger at those who are successful.
I suppose there is resentment at what I view as taking the easy road to success. At the same time however I completely understand that there is no such thing as an easy road to success.

I've recently left the Air Force after 10 years as a linguist. My new role is as a stay at home dad, blogger and writer. I suppose there is a lot of self made pressure on me to achieve some level of success quickly in order to avoid any potential financial hardship. I understand that the expectation of quick success is unrealistic, yet it is still there in my mind.

I am new to blogging as this blog is not even a month old. I am still trying to find my niche and voice at the same time submitting articles and attempting to land some freelance jobs. There is a part of me that wants to turn this into a blogging advice and tips blog for new bloggers along the same line as your blog. Because of that when I come across a post such as the one I mentioned there is a bit of the "Doh! Why didn't I think to post that!" feeling.

At this point I'm rambling so I'll end now. Again I just want to say that I meant no disrespect to either yourself or your blog.

Take car.

- Trey

Re: Living With Mental Illness

SlashBe — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:15:17 -0000

Darlene,
Thank you for the comment. It's always interesting to see how other persons view one's behavior and actions. However I feel your comment is not as as accurate as you seem to believe it is. You attached quotes or asterisks around the words: episode, chose, and mental illness. I understand you quoted episode as a reference to the entry within my blog, however I am curious and would like to ask you to explain the asterisks around chose and mental illness.
Do you not believe that I suffer from the conditions stated? Do you feel that regardless of my condition that I should have been able to control my actions? What is your belief about mental illnesses? I would love to continue this discussion with you. That decision ultimately rests with you.

Re: Hurricane Safety Guide and Tips

SlashBe — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:46:35 -0000

Josh,
Thank you so much for reading and for the kind words.It always feels good to know that someone else finds what you write interesting!

Re: Panic Attack At School

SlashBe — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:11:07 -0000

*DoH! Please allow me to remove my foot from my mouth...

Re: Panic Attack At School

SlashBe — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:42:16 -0000

Thanks for stopping by Tim! I think its great that you stayed with her. I guarantee that in her mind you are the "best guy in the world". I agree that it is probably normal to freak out a little on the first day. We'll see how tomorrow goes. :-D

*Edit: I need to remember to log out before posting. I hate seeing "admin" next to my avatar.

Re: The End Of Blogging?

SlashBe — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:19:53 -0000

Please tell you husband not to beat me up! :-D Also, having served 10 years in the Air Force doing intelligence work I am very familiar with the political aspect of social networking. However I was not prepared to encounter that very same political undertone throughout the blogging community.

Re: Jesus Christ Got My Wife Pregnant

SlashBe — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:10:35 -0000

Thanks Billy. Every comment helps with ego! ;-D

Re: Quitting my day job

SlashBe — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:34:58 -0000

Good luck and great decision. I just left the Air Force after 10 years to become a freelance blogger and writer.