tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post3133494990079696941..comments2023-05-17T04:57:57.785-05:00Comments on Matt Dabbs' Blog: Psychology of BlogrollsMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14368791607689982645noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-83366681939566782552007-04-20T10:20:00.000-05:002007-04-20T10:20:00.000-05:00Bobby,Thanks for all you do. I really enjoy how yo...Bobby,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all you do. I really enjoy how you give us interesting things to check out from time to time. It really saves a lot of time and energy. Thanks for your presence here as well.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368791607689982645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-63190294166766434452007-04-19T21:20:00.000-05:002007-04-19T21:20:00.000-05:00I forgot to answer your questions:1. No2. Yes. I h...I forgot to answer your questions:<BR/>1. No<BR/>2. Yes. I have one on mine that is a devout Calvinist. He makes me think. He makes me search the scriptures.<BR/>3. No. I really don't know which blogs generate a lot of hits, but I don;t think it would make a big difference. There are a lot that I read that I should comment on and due to time I don't say a lot. I try and post something to let them know I read it and liked it.<BR/>4. To get the Gospel out. Has it changed? No, though I have changed how I write I think to some degree. I had to find what seemed to work best for me. And, what my readers wanted to read. Now, that doesn't mean that I always take the popular position; I don't. I had a real "nice" comment left just last night along with a few "nice" emails" to a post on the VT shootings. It seems that those who stop by my blog are looking more towards devotional stuff as opposed to the deep theological stuff.<BR/><BR/>BobbyBobby Cohoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11708377853412418057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-13893504486168972822007-04-19T21:06:00.000-05:002007-04-19T21:06:00.000-05:00I added some guy named Matt Dabbs to mine because ...I added some guy named Matt Dabbs to mine because I think he writes good stuff and I want others to read it.<BR/>Keep up the good work brother.<BR/><BR/>BobbyBobby Cohoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11708377853412418057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-82437769293825921962007-04-19T20:26:00.000-05:002007-04-19T20:26:00.000-05:00Yeah, that was a pretty good one there by Frank. W...Yeah, that was a pretty good one there by Frank. What I really appreciate about it is I totally believe it from what all I have seen there and I know I could learn from him on that as well as many other things.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368791607689982645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-44238789278244083462007-04-19T20:03:00.000-05:002007-04-19T20:03:00.000-05:00Frank cracks me up :)I only link to my brother's s...Frank cracks me up :)<BR/><BR/>I only link to my brother's site (and a couple of my own). I think blogging is a good way to meet and influence others for Christ. Just another way we can light our lights shine.Paula Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216111684767440552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-54364270438875941492007-04-19T18:52:00.000-05:002007-04-19T18:52:00.000-05:00Hey Mark,Thanks for the lengthy response. I always...Hey Mark,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the lengthy response. I always value your insights and have been really glad to get to keep up with what is going on with you since last year. I really see this as a ministry of encouragement and sharpening as we refine each other rather than some voice from on high trumpeting all sorts of fascinating truths. I try to be more fascinated by the comments than by anything I write. I have broadened my approach a bit as I have realized there are a variety of reasons people come here and have a look - keeping in touch with people from the past, meeting new people, and being sharpened by both.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368791607689982645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-10145248619938021392007-04-19T18:26:00.000-05:002007-04-19T18:26:00.000-05:00I have a blog roll. I generally just put people t...I have a blog roll. I generally just put people that I actually know. Also, if someone links to my blog, I try and put them on there to return the favor.<BR/><BR/>I think a lot of your discussion about the psychology of blogging needs to be viewed in more subjective terms. I think you view your blog as more of a ministry and are looking to get a wider audience. I view my blog as (1) a sort of diary to help me not forget the events of my life (2) a way for distant friends and relatives to keep up with me who desire to, even if I can't talk with them often. <BR/><BR/>I haven't really thought of my blog as much in terms of trying to build a huge reputation. It's more a way for me to process my thoughts and let others help guide me as I do it. It would spook me out to get the kind of traffic that Mike Cope gets. <BR/><BR/>You mention adding people who disagree with you on issues. I regularly read Elrod's blog, because he is reasonable in how he presents his ideas. I don't mind linking to him. Other blogs set out to be intentionally inflamatory, and I find that I'm a much happier person by avoiding them. I'm with Neva: I have no use for people who can't say anything good about the church. I have almost nothing but good things to say about the church I'm involved with. The church isn't perfect, but a lot of people gripe too much. <BR/><BR/>Blogging has really become an important part of my life. If it weren't for blogging, I would have probably lost contact with you and Bobby V after HUGSR!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984816237837609105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-90788620935083623742007-04-19T12:48:00.000-05:002007-04-19T12:48:00.000-05:00I have really enjoyed reading all of your reaction...I have really enjoyed reading all of your reactions and comments. I also appreciate the encouragement. To me, that is what blogging is all about. It is about making a positive difference in the world. It is about saying things that are uplifting and helping people have a more hopeful and joy filled day. To some degree it is also about helping our understanding about God but only to the extent that that understanding leads to more holy lives and service to others.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368791607689982645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-57795942377083713232007-04-19T11:29:00.000-05:002007-04-19T11:29:00.000-05:00I, Frank Bellizzi, at www.frankbellizzi.blogspot.c...I, Frank Bellizzi, at www.frankbellizzi.blogspot.com, can say in all good conscience that I blog at "Frankly Speaking" for the all of the selfless and none of the selfish reasons.<BR/><BR/>Frank Bellizzi<BR/>www.frankbellizzi.blogspot.comFrank Bellizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949066335378651585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-9463088837464078342007-04-19T11:23:00.000-05:002007-04-19T11:23:00.000-05:00I too have a small blog roll. Initially the only f...I too have a small blog roll. Initially the only folks I had listed were folks I knew personally. Then I had one or two ask if I would place them on my list. I was happy to do so. And really do need to update it but just haven't had the time to spend on those things (mine still has no link to Palo Verde Church of Christ on it!! How lame is that?). This weekend I will do some servicing of the blog. <BR/><BR/>I am quite surprised when I notice some one has a link to my blog, especially when I never see a comment from them. I have wondered what that means too. <BR/><BR/>I read several blogs on a regular basis that I do not agree with. I do this for the sake of building relationships and keeping communication open. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for a different sort of post. I liked it.<BR/><BR/>Shalom,<BR/>Bobby ValentineStoned-Campbell Disciplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807468566670784346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-30007636832923148282007-04-19T11:22:00.000-05:002007-04-19T11:22:00.000-05:00Well, since I am not on your blogroll will you see...Well, since I am not on your blogroll will you see my comment as an attempt to get you to add me?<BR/><BR/>Actually I do my blog-rolling through bloglines and not directly on my blog. I have good reasons for that, but I am not telling...and you can't make me.<BR/><BR/>I do read several people who think WAY differently than me. I appreciate being challenged and stretched.<BR/><BR/>My comments are driven by...time, whether or not I have something to say and sometimes it is just a way to reach out and communicate with someone....I am sometimes more likely to comment if I think a blog has limited readers....weird huh?<BR/><BR/>Everytime I think about why I blog or try to quit I go back and read some of the things I have written in the past and am glad that I have recorded them.Donna Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591270068580850954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-21773241139979099332007-04-19T09:56:00.000-05:002007-04-19T09:56:00.000-05:001. I occasionally notice when someone has added me...1. I occasionally notice when someone has added me to their blogroll, but I'm usually surprised. I tend to wait for someone else to add me before I add them -- for some reason I think I seem too eager when I add someone to my blog like they're my new best friend. (that's really just insecurity on my part)<BR/>2. I have people with divergent views on my blog, but to be honest, they're still mostly Christians. I would prefer to not lead others to blogs where there is questionable language being used. To answer the second part of your question, I am still growing, still learning, and since I've begun blogging, I have learned that there are a lot of great Christians out there who don't have the exact same views I do on some of the controversial issues, but I still respect & admire them and am willing to be challenged by them.<BR/>3. Since my list of blogs to read has gotten so long, I have had to limit the amount of blogs I comment on. I usually comment on blogs whose author also comments on mine. In that way we've gotten to know each other, and I like that sense of community. Occasionally I'll comment on some of the more popular sites, but not usually, since I feel like my comment is not really heard there (does that sound selfish? sorry if it does).<BR/>4. My intention in blogging has definitely changed since I first began. I started it as a way to keep in touch with distant friends & family members, and let them know what my kids were doing. I had no idea I would <I>make</I> friends through blogging or that blogging would be an extension of fellowship for me. I have someone in my life very close to me that has not-so-Christian-views on things, so it really builds me up to have the blogging community around for encouragement.<BR/><BR/>Oh ... were you wanting us to answer your questions here or just reflect on them on our own time? :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30697421.post-78216518426361648052007-04-19T09:45:00.000-05:002007-04-19T09:45:00.000-05:00Matt,I dont really have a blogroll. I never though...Matt,<BR/>I dont really have a blogroll. I never thought of putting one on--and probably couldn't figure out how to do it, if I wanted to. (what does that say about me?) :)<BR/>Recently, I got some disparaging comments on my blog--comments about the lack of comments on serious posts. I think you are right, that each blog has a purpose, the intention behind the blogger. <BR/>When we left NE, there were several women and I who had daily devos with each other. We all missed it. I started my blog for those five women. While I am thankful that others read and I am humbled by their comments, the intention is still simply a posting of my daily devotionals hoping to uplift and encourage those five women and any others that should stumble upon it.<BR/>My sitemeter was put on by a friend of mine who said that I could see where referrals were coming from and that sounded neat. Not really sure how all it works either.<BR/>BTW, I always enjoy your posts--I tend to gravitate toward blogs that are encouraging and uplifting and stay away from ones that bash christianity and the church. Thanks for being the former.<BR/>Peace<BR/>nevaNevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09965781186578775966noreply@blogger.com