fitzytour wrote: » If ye wanted to affect change for the better, politics is the last thing I would advise you to get into judging by the current state of our 'government'.
doireannod wrote: » If you're unhappy with the current state of the government perhaps you could pursue politics to change it.
doireannod wrote: » Holy God. Very little on Boards goes beyond the scope of first world problems. There's a thread called "trivial things that annoy me". Trivial annoyances are so commonly discussed on Boards that it's even been abbreviated to "TA". Isn't that what we do on Boards? Just vent a bit. If we wanted to discuss important issues and affect change we'd get in to politics.
tea_and_cake wrote: » Would the key things not be the similar regardless of the nature of the blog? The OP may get some formatting suggestions for her blog based on a science blog. I like content that is well written with no grammatical errors, well spaced, no obscure words and no large pictures. Also I won't read a blog that's not responsive as I'm mostly on my phone and it annoys me! KIS (keep it simple) is a good guide.
Hopeful2016 wrote: » Maybe that should be a separate thread? If people want a thread discussing beauty and lifestyle bloggers that should be allowed. There doesn't seem to be much appetite on this thread for other types of blogs, other than the interest you've expressed yourself. Maybe separate threads might be the answer.
dudara wrote: » The thread does have a general name, to be fair and the intention of moving the discussion here was to open it up as a general blogging thread.
anna080 wrote: » I guess it's just a testament to what has dominated the market so much in Ireland. It seems to be mainly makeup and fashion related.
dudara wrote: » I must admit that I'm disappointed that this thread is focussing so much on the Beauty/Fashion/Lifestyle blogger category. There are lots of other types of blogs out there. It would be to see what good blogs have in common, regardless of category. I read a fairly wide variety of blogs. Obviously, mainly food & wine, but also some blogs about physics, science, technology, travel and other topics. It's an eclectic mix, but I like them all as each blog is good at what they do. I used to use Google Reader, but I had to switch to The Old Reader when Google discontinued the service.
JellieBabie wrote: » This post is laughable. I am not a snotty nosed kid, I am in my late 20s. I merely pointed out that some people are highly skilled and their pay rate doesn't recognise that. Your obnoxious and rude reply merely shows yourself up.
meeeeh wrote: » Where did I say how much I earn? I said I know how much you have to pay to get anyone half skilled. I am on no great money as many other small employers we skipped any luxuries and sometimes also our own income to keep the business alive during recession. Frankly some snotty kid who probably still gets pocket money will not lecture me on how much people who work for us or ourselves should be paid. And if thinking that people deserve half decent money for decent work makes arrogant then so be it. BTW don't bs me with a starting salary, tell me how many nurses would be happy with that kind of money after three years of work?
fitzytour wrote: » Jaysus, seems everyone is taking this blogging thing a bit too seriously!! Im not a fan of bloggers myself but each to their own. I just stopped following them when I got bored. I think this boards thread is a demonstration of First World Problems at their finest!! There clearly are people out there who like bloggers, otherwise they would not be able to make a career out of it....if you dont like what they are putting up just stop following them..no point getting angry/bitchy over something as trivial when there are a lot more important things going on in the world!
scarbouro wrote: » You came on to a thread about blogging and a thread asking people what they want to see in a blog, to tell us that you're not a fan of bloggers! Really?! No one is getting angry, they are just pointing out what they'd like to see.
ameliams wrote: » I would like to see more unique purchases. Lots of Christian Louboutin and Louis Vuitton purchased quite regularly but I'd like to see some lesser known but good quality leather bags Now obviously I can't dictate what a blogger buys but I feel for many the focus is on big big names while there are so many other good brands that would be more accessible to readers. Not that the reader should be their only focus but variety would be nice. Obviously it's the persons choice what they want to buy but its a bit tiresome to see the exact same purchases. The same Louis, the same YSL bag (three bloggers inmediatley come to mind with this one) or the 'classic' Chanel. I don't necessarily mean I should have an opinion on what they buy but there are some fab handbag brands out there that get little or no attention. And the repitition of the same big names feels like it's just a status symbol and little else. Not criticizing at all just my own observation.
SB_Part2 wrote: » She has a job. It's just not a job you see as traditional. I know who you're talking about because it's as clear as the nose on my face and while I don't like that blogger either I don't think your comments regarding her living at home are warranted. And given the current economic climate there is absolutely nothing wrong with people in their 20's staying at home to save for a house.
doireannod wrote: » Yes there are certainly a lot of different measures of success. But "girl boss" infers financial and career success, not success in family life or relationships. I think somebody who is portraying themselves to be successful in this way and reminding us of same almost daily should surely be financially independent. And I don't think it's unconstructive. I think it's highlighting a need for more self awareness and less bragging about your perceived success.
bridgettedon wrote: » If a person reads this and they haven't a job does that mean they are unsuccessful? If a person lives at home with their parents are you saying that they are unsuccessful. How about those who have financial trouble, health problems, family issues, relationship issues. What I'm saying is that success comes in different forms. Of course its ideal to be financially self sufficient, but if you aren't then you are not a failure. A blogger blogs about their life. There is constructive and unconstructive criticism. I think your original opinion is unconstructive.
doireannod wrote: » I don't think it's damaging at all to broadly say that being successful means having a job and being self sufficient by age 30. How is this damaging?
