Comments on: Maxed

By: Kristabella

Kristabella — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:46:46 +0000

It is so true. I make myself not get online during the weekend because there is just too much. Spending that much time online can make you forget you have a real life out there beyond the computer.

By: gorillabuns

gorillabuns — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:10:41 +0000

Did I miss all the fun? I’m perpetually late to the party and miss all the good stuff.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:39:20 +0000

#2: Turn off mobile updates to cell phone by texting “Off” to 404-04. Text “on” to resume mobile updates.

You know. Just in case.

By: kris

kris — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:34:49 +0000

There’s lots of pressure – it’s hard to avoid. This quickly goes from fun hobby to . . . something else?

By: MereCat

MereCat — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:20:50 +0000

Geez, I’m so serious here. This was a crazy timely post because I think I’m about to 86 my blog. I don’t really want to, but geez. The pressure. IS THAT STUPID OR WHAT? The pressure of a BLOG? Come now. Get a hold of myself.

By: laurie

laurie — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:11:12 +0000

Expanding divide of resources indeed.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:39:16 +0000

I could have used the “Close Web Browser” reminder LAST week, when my blog went to shit due to a troll that WILL NOT LEAVE. She took me to task over my desire to take exercise classes and, I dunno, be more than a mom 24/7. My kids didn’t ask to be born and I should do NOTHING except be there every minute.

Sorry. My rant – not for your ears, but, my God, the stupidity of peoples.

I love and owe you a drink.

By: foundinidaho

foundinidaho — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:25:45 +0000

“Kittehs” are full of problems.

I know what you mean. I’ve gotten in a couple of blog debates and you know, I have finally figured out that I can’t change anyone’s mind, so if they start to Criss Angel Mindfreak on me…I’m just going away.

By: kitkat

kitkat — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:59:08 +0000

I recently got into a debate via Facebook of all places. I wish I could have just not checked my inbox there and forgotten it altogether, but I literally lost sleep over his ridiculous ways.

I just read Neil’s post above, and yes, life isn’t all civility, so we can’t expect the internet to be that way either. I think I’m coming to the realization, however, that I turn to the internet for sympathy and civility when the rest of the world isn’t that way. I don’t get online to debate and argue and find out how different everyone is. I blog in order to connect to others (and to myself) and get a sense of how similar we all are. I laugh because I’ve been there. I cry because I’ve been there too. If I haven’t been there and don’t want to, then I too need to unplug.

By: Neil

Neil — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:40:15 +0000

I’ve gone crazy on Twitter a few times, and you know what — I like you as a person even more that you did, too. I like when people treat the people online like they treat others in the real world — which means sometimes having arguments and getting pissy. If the blogosphere was all about caring for the each other and giving donations, how boring would would that be? It would also be dishonest, because no one is friendly and happy all the time, unless you are deranged. I am all for civility and politeness and “not taking things personally” at times, but aren’t we PERSONAL bloggers? It is part of our name to be personally involved. So, I look forward to your next tailspin!

By: sizzle

sizzle — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:02:53 +0000

I think Twitter can be dangerous in that respect because it’s a public chat room and depending on your mood, it’s easy to take things personally or fly off the handle. I am, of course, speaking from personal experience.

Ahem.

By: jodifur

jodifur — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:35:23 +0000

I’m missed this, what happened?

I was overflowing with bloggy love yesterday.

By: Gwen

Gwen — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:22:58 +0000

There’s a way in which that on-line drama is frighteningly satisfying b/c it’s a bit like being in a movie and playing a character that’s not quite you. And then suddenly, KABLOOM! The satisfaction turns to ash. Or, in your case, dismay.

If you can’t close the Web browser, at least make sure you have wine handy.

By: Finn

Finn — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:41:11 +0000

I frequently have to unplug or I will, without doubt, explode. And that would certainly ruin a perfectly good outfit. Unacceptable.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:37:28 +0000

That’s the best reason for not having the chip implanted in your brain (for now). It’s easy to forget sometimes that all you need to do is walk away from the keyboard/blackberry/cell phone. As with the rest of life – participation optional.

By: t2ed

t2ed — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:36:27 +0000

Just don’t ever get on the wrong side of kittyblogger. They run the interwebs.

By: mia

mia — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:02:56 +0000

Good one. I think I should make myself a copy of that user guide too :)