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Some thoughts on Blogging and ISOU
Twice in the last week I have made the lead story on Pajamas Media's web site. (Hey guys you should have invited me to be part of your crew - Hehe), would have blown Tony Pierce's theory all to hell! I have recently been looking back on the last year at ISOU and I cant help but wonder what would have happened had the idiots at Sonnex Hosting not lost my whole site back in April. ISOU was rolling along with 5-8,000 hits a day, and rising in the TLB numbers weekly. And then dissaster struck... We were knocked off line for almost a month, lost most of our archives, and have never recovered our Google searchability. Nevertheless, it has been a good year. Sites like Memorandum (An Aggregator that takes snapshots of hot topics in the blogsphere), list ISOU frequently, along with some pretty big blogging names. And we have been featured in Slate and a number of other MSM online publications, so I guess you could say the blog has been "validated as being of some importance." And hell, even with the dissaster, we are still on the map! Hehe... My own retreat from blogging due to business focus, also likely hurt the blog. As the Commissar said in a recent comment, "Perhaps in your recent heavy work period, Doogntoon and other guest bloggers (whose content I just don't find as interesting) seemed to predominate. If I have been a less frequent visitor, commenter, and linker, that's the only reason." I suspect this was the case with many of my friends from the Right and Left, who on occassionaly dropping by and seeing nothing from me, just moved on... I regret the loss of momentum, and I miss the old comraderie and fun we used to have, back in the day. ;-) Nevertheless, we have managed to "hang in there..." This was not the year I expected or wanted for ISOU. I envisioned more of a group blog where all those names listed over on the left as guest bloggers, would kick in and create a spirit of debate and discussion. My own bailing out for business, left a void in leadership and unfortunately my own little political utopia did not materialize. I am still proud of that list. There are some pretty heavy hitters over there, and I am honored that at one time or another, they graced these pages with their wisdom. Considering the mix, it is still an accomplishment I dont think anyone on the Right or left has had the balls to try. Another year has passed without a link from Instapundit,oh well... But HEY I made John Cole's blogroll, and I think that means more to me than an Instalanche. Hehe... I have also made a shitload of aggregators, including the Pundit Drome, which I am very proud of. And made finalist in the Weblog Awards again. All in all, for someone who started blogging as a way of relaxation, it has not been a bad year. Now I am sitting here drinking a bottle of JW (Black Label), so I may have some typos in this post... Ask me if I care. I am just feeling a bit sentimental. To all those who have supported me and ISOU... Rogue And all the rest of you. Thank you for your support. I even want to thank Paul of Wizbang and Jeff G of Protien Wisdom. Your antagonism towards myself and this blog have often created some interesting conversations. One day you will have the pleasure of telling me what a "fatboy idiot," I am, or I will have the sublime pleasure of reminding you how many times you were dead wrong. The Jury is Still out on which scenario will prevail, but I remain optimistic... It's been a great year, and I have made some great friendships in the course of it. I owe a special thanks to My Brother (Said with pride) Boyd, and Rogue, who I once loved, still do, and always will. You are my naked Buddah Rogue, with emphasis on the Buddah part. (Grin). One love to all of you! DA Posted by David A at December 19, 2005 07:38 PM
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And I will keep on supporting your straightforward and downright ill style, bro. Some may view blogging as a competition. I don't and never will. I may not have an entry on my dog every day. But when I feel the urge, I put it down. Fo' real. Blog as you feel and you won't go wrong. Personally I particularly like when your throw a gadget and lovely lady post out there. Left/right oatmeal ain't the only food out there in life. Posted by: T-Steel My Brother, your support is much appreciated. I know we have not known each other long, but I perk up every time I see a comment from you! Posted by: David Anderson at December 19, 2005 09:19 PM And for the record, I called my blog a dog on purpose. The reason: the sucka keeps getting off its leash. :) Posted by: T-Steel Nekkid Buddha girl, eh? Well, it could have been worse and in some ways, not much better ... so I will take it. :) Posted by: Rogue at December 19, 2005 10:41 PM You're more than welcome, David, but did you really have to put me right next to tas? Oh, well... at least you gave me higher billing. Thank heavens for some small favors. And welcome back. I take your recent agreements with me as a sign of incipient sanity, and confirmation that I shouldn't give up hope on you yet. 'Cuz it's been touch and go on several occasions. J. Posted by: Jay Tea at December 20, 2005 04:29 AM Tas is da bomb. Not many have his cahones. :) Posted by: Rogue at December 20, 2005 07:45 AM Hey David, I smile when I read your posts....always witty, always well considered. I am honored to be in your group of friends. You have a great thing going here, my friend. And continued success with this and your business adventures. I am dazzled from afar (okay, at least from Philly). Cheers to you and your family. I hope the holidays bring joy and a new year filled with promise and mystery. More karma coming at you. Frank Posted by: Frank at December 20, 2005 07:11 PM Post a comment
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