tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11701819.post4891222453376005846..comments2023-10-31T07:14:30.338-04:00Comments on Words For Hire: Fame is FickleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12971459039767092235noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11701819.post-65725616337524486502008-04-12T10:53:00.000-04:002008-04-12T10:53:00.000-04:00Chose! I meant chose! Chose my book for her pick...Chose! I meant chose! Chose my book for her picks. Oh, I hate it when I catch my errors later. Too bad there isn't an editing device to go along with all blogs - 'cause once you push that button...Poof! May your errors live in infamy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11701819.post-75010179668896645212008-04-11T11:04:00.000-04:002008-04-11T11:04:00.000-04:00I think too many people take offense to criticism....I think too many people take offense to criticism. I don't mind if someone comes on my blog and disagrees with me. It keeps the conversation going. It's healthy, and seems somewhere along the way we have forgotten the fine art of questioning and critical thinking. God knows I tried to get the kids wrestle with it when I was teaching! <BR/><BR/>As for fame? Well, you know I like Oprah, and I wish she was running for president...but I will settle if she choosed my book in her picks. <BR/><BR/>Great post, Karen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11701819.post-61827829566644713392008-04-10T22:34:00.000-04:002008-04-10T22:34:00.000-04:00Darren, thanks for the perspective. While I agree ...Darren, thanks for the perspective. While I agree the media certainly feeds the frenzy, I firmly believe there is a "fan frenzy." This is of course largely driven by the ease of distributing and accessing information 24/7. Magazine subscriptions may have dropped for some but many have not and don't forget the companion websites.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971459039767092235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11701819.post-80596793226528914962008-04-10T21:53:00.000-04:002008-04-10T21:53:00.000-04:00we've gone too far when we think everything is jus...we've gone too far when we think everything is just peachy, but I have to take a slightly contrary view on the whole 'obsessed with fame' thing.<BR/><BR/>It appears, and that appearance is reinforced by the media that we are obsessed with celebrities and personal fame, but when you actually look at the numbers, not that big of a percentage of people watch any one particular 'reality' tv show or buy celebrity magazines.<BR/><BR/>Heck, they practicly give you the magazines for free these days just to keep the circulation numbers high don't they?<BR/><BR/>No, fame isn't as important as self expression, often fame is the result of self expression, but not always the goal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11701819.post-86637117941944067662008-04-10T17:55:00.000-04:002008-04-10T17:55:00.000-04:00Jesse, what a great perspective. I think being sm...Jesse, what a great perspective. I think being small affords us the luxury of independent thought although if I accidentally become an A-list blogger you will hear no complaints! :-)<BR/><BR/>Amy,you are living up to your mission and continue to inspire me daily. I have embraced my inner schizophrenia and decided I rather like being different.<BR/><BR/>Karen<BR/>xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971459039767092235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11701819.post-35398418378669988492008-04-10T17:22:00.000-04:002008-04-10T17:22:00.000-04:00Herd mentality quite frankly terrifies me. That's...Herd mentality quite frankly terrifies me. That's why I try and blog in a way that empowers the individual to accept and celebrate their uniqueness and endorses the validity of different perspectives and opinions.<BR/>A really great piece of writing, Karen!<BR/>Amy<BR/>xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11701819.post-62339882110224816022008-04-10T15:28:00.000-04:002008-04-10T15:28:00.000-04:00"Are we capable of forming an opinion contrary to ..."Are we capable of forming an opinion contrary to the herd?"<BR/><BR/>Karen,<BR/><BR/>That's a great question, and you're right, it has real relevance for the people who follow the high-traffic, often referenced big bloggers with their own fan chorus.<BR/><BR/>There's nothing wrong with bloggers aspiring to and attaining to big-time status, but those of us who are smaller should retain our independent thought--often.<BR/><BR/>Good post.Jesse Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343273212728851657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11701819.post-66062785034171907692008-04-10T13:04:00.000-04:002008-04-10T13:04:00.000-04:00James, it wasn't you although you have achieved He...James, it wasn't you although you have achieved Hero status in my book! I think one of the things I like best about you is your authenticity. I think we all love the good reviews, I mean let's be honest I want to be famous too! LOL! However, I think its safe to say that we both share the philosophy of doing what we love, helping others along the way and challenging people to trust their gut and follow their own path. Are you sure there's no cape, not even a blue one? I always feel the urge to look up when I'm reading your blog. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971459039767092235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11701819.post-5381054866830267012008-04-10T12:58:00.000-04:002008-04-10T12:58:00.000-04:00I hope the "It" man of the moment wasn't me, and I...I hope the "It" man of the moment wasn't me, and I hope to god that any one who reads my stuff takes it with a grain of salt. Hell, I'm just a guy.<BR/><BR/>Herd mentality? I hate it. I want people to use their own minds, to think critically. Never follow the crowd unless you know it's right for you because you've looked at all the reasons you should follow and compared them to all the reasons you shouldn't.<BR/><BR/>As for fame? I love the good reviews and the fandom. Come on, it's fun. But at the end of the day, the computer shuts off and Just James goes to bed. No red cape here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com