I’ve been blogging for a relatively short period of time. It’s been an interesting experience – not least because it provides an outlet for the muse that invariably strikes when I see an item in the news or something occurs in my daily life. I write because I need to. It is ultimately a selfish activity – a vain one too, if truth be told. That people may wish to read my scribblings is a bonus. Of course, the ego is boosted by a readership – I can’t deny that.
However, when people take my writing seriously enough to comment, then I am flattered. It is an endorsement that I take seriously and appreciate. When people take my writing seriously enough to challenge me – well, then I really feel validated. A little vigorous debate just adds grist to the mill.
So, to my readers and commentors;
Thankyou.
:D. what you said is very frank and lovely. I have set your blog my favorite links. It’s also the readers honor to share interseting things from your like. Thank you.
And thank you Mark. I enjoy a lively debate and it always seems strange when people delete you from their ‘blog role’ when you disagree with their views.
”'{Longrider replies} I find it odd, as well. If you can’t handle the disagreement either don’t blog or turn off comments. As you can see, I’ve been stirring some debate recently and lively it is, too.”’
What I’ve learned the most from you Mark is even when you disagree with what another has written/said, you do so with good grace, there’s never any malice just well thought out and solidly constructed ‘arguments’. Keep up the good work 🙂