tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post8478227801704705262..comments2024-03-08T18:09:41.549+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: On My Soapbox: The Book Bloggers PledgeDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-11731496632209781742014-05-21T03:54:40.187+10:002014-05-21T03:54:40.187+10:00I definitely agree that the blogging world should ...I definitely agree that the blogging world should be one big happy family and we should be supportive of each other. My co-blogger and I do our best to return/reply to all comments since people take the time to interact with us, we take the time to return the favor. I've even started sharing other people's posts in a weekly sharing the love type post. It just makes sense to give back in order to be part of the community.Julie Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462386948229063576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-53282913925067981462014-05-20T06:16:52.675+10:002014-05-20T06:16:52.675+10:00Quote:
"I was under the assumption that to ge...Quote:<br />"I was under the assumption that to get the most from any blogging community, you need to give something back, but apparently that doesn't apply to everyone. I'm a firm believer of the power of commenting. I may not have time to comment on every blog that I'd like to, but I don't care if you've got two members or two thousand, if you've got something interesting to say, I want to hear about it."<br /><br />First off, I found your post via Parajunkee's blog. And it made me feel less alone. I don't have a Twitter or Facebook or Google+ page, and I only interact with other bloggers via our blogs (or Goodreads sometimes) - so most of the drama goes missing for me. But one thing I seemed to notice...comment love has been going a little downhill lately (I even wrote a post about it). And you sort of validated my impression. On the other hand, you helped restore my faith in a better blogging world :). Great idea with the linky, too. I saw a few people I already know up there, and a vast majority of new-to-me bloggers, whom I will be happy to visit as soon as I can (I'm busy prepping my Armchair BEA intro and posts these days, and of course life tends to get in the way, but I'll slowly get to that!).<br />As for my pledge...I've always done my best in order to reply to comments on my blog and leave thoughtful ones on the other's - so I simply pledge to keep doing that!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-76198686416981607732014-05-20T05:11:41.406+10:002014-05-20T05:11:41.406+10:00Really great post! I'm a newer blogger and I&#...Really great post! I'm a newer blogger and I've had a few 'veteran' bloggers come alongside me to help me get started, and their support has been such a huge help! Besides offering suggestions, their encouragement has really helped me get through the angst of starting a new blog. <br /><br />And I agree with you on commenting-I spend over an hour every day, reading through other blogs and leaving comments. I'm so excited to be a part of the book blogging community and I want to do my part to make it a great experience for others :)<br /><br />Just found your blog and now following through bloglovin!<br />Finley Jayne<br />http://finleyjayne.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-33300338444678575812014-05-19T05:06:39.767+10:002014-05-19T05:06:39.767+10:00THIS. IS. BRILLIANT.
You've put into two para...THIS. IS. BRILLIANT. <br />You've put into two paragraphs exactly what I was trying to portray. It really does come down to keyboard jockeys (do they still call them that). I'm sure none of us would intimidate or berate others so publicly by yelling in the street for everyone to hear, the internet shouldn't be any different. I think in moments of anger, we all tend to lose it and act without thinking, I'm guilty of it as well. But as long as we can learn and grow from our mistakes, then the next time something like this comes around, we'll all be better equipped to handle it more discreetly and without the pack mentality. Thanks for visiting.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-86603300189121503432014-05-19T04:55:01.121+10:002014-05-19T04:55:01.121+10:00I struggled in the beginning as well when I starte...I struggled in the beginning as well when I started blogging at the start of 2013, so I'm probably still considered a newbie as well. I was lucky enough to have met two awesome book bloggers around six months ago (could have been a little longer), who helped me become a better blogger though simply observing them. I had no idea about comments in the first few months, and just thanked others for visiting. But it wasn't until I begun to visit other blogs and join book blogging groups that it really started to be a more rewarding experience.<br /><br />That's what I'm enjoying most about blogging nowadays, the interaction with like minded people who understand the love of a good book. Thanks for visiting Peggy.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-81672201592821895202014-05-19T04:48:31.933+10:002014-05-19T04:48:31.933+10:00Thanks Sharon. Me too, I try to get around to ever...Thanks Sharon. Me too, I try to get around to everyone eventually, as long as their content contains YA of some sort. On the odd occasion I click to visit and blog that reviews mainly erotica, I find that I just click back out. I love being able to comment, but only on content that interests me, otherwise we just end up with meaningless comments. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-18456496863841123092014-05-19T03:51:06.726+10:002014-05-19T03:51:06.726+10:00Me too Angela. When it expires, I'll create a ...Me too Angela. When it expires, I'll create a second one within the post as a reference for bloggers who want to visit blogs with a friendly environment. I couldn't have said it better myself. We all blog for ourselves, but part of blogging is to connect with others. We don't need to visit every blog, that's just ridiculous, but for those who don't visit any? I just find that really bizarre. Thanks for taking the pledge Angela. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-91309219285745564982014-05-19T03:27:10.197+10:002014-05-19T03:27:10.197+10:00Thanks Melissa, I agree wholeheartedly. I think in...Thanks Melissa, I agree wholeheartedly. I think internet wide, we need to be more accountable for our actions and I'm thrilled you've made the pledge.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-62621603727168525662014-05-19T02:51:15.414+10:002014-05-19T02:51:15.414+10:00Thank you for this post. Because as a new blogger,...Thank you for this post. Because as a new blogger, I at times feel lost in a sea of people who know how to do everything I don't. I've some very elitist attitudes among several bloggers that will remain nameless, and I've stopped following their blogs for that reason. Why the negativity? If blogging isn't your primary source of income to sustain your livelihood, you're no different than the rest of us.<br /><br />Twitter in itself is very cliquish, which is one reason I backed off it years ago. Internet fame is a drug, and lots of people are high on it. So it's really awesome to find people who are just as down to earth as I am. I try to be a nice person in real life. Why should my Internet persona be any differently?<br /><br />So well said!!Incredibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320020805353343116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-2616812127584276932014-05-19T02:50:47.973+10:002014-05-19T02:50:47.973+10:00Sophia, most of the time I'm probably under th...Sophia, most of the time I'm probably under the rock next to yours, but if this is what usually goes down with this kind of thing touches our community, then I certainly hope that it'll be the last instance of how we deal with it. It's hard to know how you'd cope in the same situation, but the bullying definitely shouldn't be happening at all. With so much online bullying, I'm surprised we still allow it to happen. Thanks for your support Sophia.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-68661559910851774752014-05-19T02:13:35.768+10:002014-05-19T02:13:35.768+10:00Thanks Shannon, and congratulations on a brilliant...Thanks Shannon, and congratulations on a brilliant mummy blog AND book blog. For someone entrenched in the blog world, I'm sure you see a lot of incidents that are cringe worthy. I think what spurred me into action was this particular girl's age. She's young enough to be my own daughter and if I found this had happened to her, I'd be livid. What she did was wrong, horribly wrong, but bullying is not the answer, nor taking it out on those who want to be better, and not just another bystander.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-20084498768597627972014-05-19T01:58:52.455+10:002014-05-19T01:58:52.455+10:00Exactly Livia. In no way am I condoning those who&...Exactly Livia. In no way am I condoning those who've done the wrong thing, but I think we need to be kinder in our approach. Whether or not it comes with age, but I see so many younger bloggers that need support, so I've started my own campaign to promote and support. Of course we can't comment everywhere, if the content doesn't interest us or we just don't have time, but reply to those who do and stuff we enjoy checking out.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-57486193269000676422014-05-19T01:49:20.553+10:002014-05-19T01:49:20.553+10:00It's amazing how many awesome new bloggers I&#...It's amazing how many awesome new bloggers I've met through the blog and Twitter with the campaign. Book bloggers like your awesome self who want a safe and respectful community. You've always been brilliant Zoe. Thank you for pledging.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-21929583047223347872014-05-19T01:21:28.716+10:002014-05-19T01:21:28.716+10:00Thanks Marianne, I couldn't agree more. Even b...Thanks Marianne, I couldn't agree more. Even by changing my own attitude I've found that I'm a much happier blogger. Thank you for pledging.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-65391797973266269372014-05-19T01:12:54.259+10:002014-05-19T01:12:54.259+10:00Me too Sunny, especially if I'm feeling a litt...Me too Sunny, especially if I'm feeling a little overwhelmed as well. Thank you for taking the pledge.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-26764843220687103942014-05-18T21:13:47.347+10:002014-05-18T21:13:47.347+10:00What a wonderful post - thank you. I don't kno...What a wonderful post - thank you. I don't know the girl or the story involved, but I'm quite a new blogger (well, 5 months now) and it was hard at the beginning, I was afraid of doing things wrong. I don't know if this blogger was a newbie but…. in any event, I guess it would have been better to firstly politely point it out to her and if she is less than understanding and continues to plagiarise, maybe just ignoring / unsubscribing would do. At the beginning, I read a lot about etiquette, and having written academically before, I know plagiarising is a hot topic - but also one which everyone can easily get wrong. <br />I'm very lucky that so far, I have found only very very supportive bloggers and wouldn't want to miss it any more. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793313737704583455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-72895191286585234222014-05-18T20:15:13.487+10:002014-05-18T20:15:13.487+10:00This is such a wonderful, thoughtful post! I think...This is such a wonderful, thoughtful post! I think that at times people don't stop for two seconds to think of what their bullying is doing to another person, its quite sad really. Plagiarism is horrible and I had no idea about that incident but it can always be handled a little differently.<br /><br />I try to comment not only on my blog to the comments I receive but also stop by theirs as well, its a great way to make new friends and gain new readers.<br /><br />Have a great weekend & happy reading ☺<a href="http://www.obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sharon - Obsession with Books</a>Obsession with Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866538237890994901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-83706463074085758072014-05-16T10:36:03.678+10:002014-05-16T10:36:03.678+10:00I wish that linky didn't close in 30 days. It...I wish that linky didn't close in 30 days. It should be up forever. I ALWAYS support other blogs. I actually hope I am known for that. I take the time each evening to visit the ones I follow and stop by ALL the ones that comment on my blog. Some days it's more time consuming then other days. But I can't stand the blogs that act like they are so big and just don't have time for that. If you don't have time to visit and chat with other bloggers then what are you blogging for? Isn't blogging about meeting new bloggers and everyone chatting about the book community? Great post. Angela's Anxious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-19664544996484514102014-05-13T12:22:47.054+10:002014-05-13T12:22:47.054+10:00I loved everything about this post. Yes. Plagiariz...I loved everything about this post. Yes. Plagiarizing is horrible. But to go out of your way and crucify someone?! That's disgusting. I'm so glad that you wrote this and I certainly am making the pledge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-17271780117338682302014-05-12T02:01:51.132+10:002014-05-12T02:01:51.132+10:00Oh, don't worry, I did! I mention her all the ...Oh, don't worry, I did! I mention her all the time on my blog - she blogs at <a href="http://book-badger.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Book Badger</a> and she's offered free design help out to other bloggers. Amanda's just so lovely, I am so pleased to meet such a nice, caring blogger who was willing to give me her time and help. The pledge is a fantastic idea, will definitely be linking to his on my blog in the hopes that others will join in. Charnell @ Reviews from a Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694156080937232949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-10044025560633930682014-05-11T18:41:58.273+10:002014-05-11T18:41:58.273+10:00Awesome post! Most of the time I live under a rock...Awesome post! Most of the time I live under a rock, so I didn't hear about the plagiarism until later - just bits of it. Although most of the time I don't have time for interaction either! But I'm more open on Twitter and usually reply back if someone starts a convo (okay, I'm shy but I don't bite). ;)<br /><br />Although towers... Rapunzel? Well said. It's certainly lonely - at least that's what I imagine it to be. ;)Sophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649156623055831699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-65671576839199891052014-05-11T14:33:36.319+10:002014-05-11T14:33:36.319+10:00This is just wonderful! I missed most of the initi...This is just wonderful! I missed most of the initial Twitter happenings, but caught some of the aftermath, and was saddened. Certainly no one thinks that plagiarism is acceptable, but in no way does bullying help the situation. Those in glass houses and all that jazz, no? Overall though, I do love this community, and I am taking your pledge! I find that the other book bloggers in general are just so fun, so interactive. I have had my book blog for only about 7 months, and have really only been active for about 5 of those months. I have been doing a mom blog for about 2.5 years now, and have so, SO much more enjoyment from my book blog, mainly because of the awesome community. So thanks Kelly, for helping us all take a harder look at our actions! I am totally signing the pledge, because I want to always love book blogging as much as I do now! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-34910269917437236862014-05-11T10:11:11.400+10:002014-05-11T10:11:11.400+10:00I'm totally down with being an active part of ...I'm totally down with being an active part of a better community :) And you're right, the time it takes to hop around places, show your support, assist where it's needed and be a nice human being really is worth investing. <br /><br />I don't take kindly to plagiarizing blogs, big or small, but I simply stop reading them for a while, or for good depending on how they react to being caught. I'm not saying that the way to go, people should get second chances and a lot of readers will give second chances and all, but I'm not gonna fake still having an interest when I stop having it. <br />But it's important that someone who missteps has people around them to explain why doing something in a certain way is wrong, to show them it's worth doing the right thing instead, you know?<br /><br />Anyways, liked your post, totally liked the spirit!Livia @ Butterfly-o-Meter Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900492244197943143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-13772182227937306052014-05-11T08:56:22.942+10:002014-05-11T08:56:22.942+10:00Wow! I think this is such a great and powerful ide...Wow! I think this is such a great and powerful idea Kelly! Being kind and respectful is so, so, so, so, <b>SO</b> important, especially in a community like book blogging, and I feel that this pledge will definitely remind people to go the extra mile. Obviously, we're not all 100% perfect - it's impossible! - but trying to be the best you can be is such an important first step. Thanks so much for sharing this Kelly! You rock! <3<br /><br />~ Zoe @ <a href="http://www.zoereads.org" rel="nofollow">The Infinite To-Read Shelf</a> Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02112871793447447489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-5649733363770137102014-05-11T07:55:42.907+10:002014-05-11T07:55:42.907+10:00I signed the pledge! I think we should come togeth...I signed the pledge! I think we should come together for things other than calling out people! The book blogging community should come together for fun, positive things! Amazing post! :) <br />Marianne @ Boricuan Bookwormshttp://boricuanbookworms.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com