I think I may be one...or at least on my way to being one. I think that there are many blog stalkers out there, masquerading as everyday, normal people.
What is the definition of a blog stalker? Well...I was going to make one up, since it was a term I thought I came up with, but with the help of Google, I found out that Blog Stalkers are quite talked about across the board. One site says that blog stalkers are only people that are keeping tabs on their ex via a blog; Another says that a blog stalker (which they have coined as a blokker) is someone who reads your blog and then pesters you incessantly with emails and comments, multiple times a day; And a third says that if you check your favorite blogs multiple times a day in case of updates, then you are well on your way to becoming a blog stalker. That site even has suggestions for how you can be notified automatically each time one of your favorite blogs is updated, thus enabling you to stalk more efficiently.
I fall somewhat under the category of the third definition. I don't think it has reached the point of total obsession. I check on some of my favorite blogs daily, and I might check them in the evenings if there isn't a new post when I check earlier in the day. I usually find I can wait until the next day though. There are some blogs that I check only every few days, because the bloggers don't post very often. Those are actually the blogs I would want to set up an automatic notification for when they were updated...because (especially in the case of my sister's blog) it gets frustrating when they go for more than a month without blogging. My Mom tries to blog once a week, although she is two weeks behind now and claims she has nothing to write about. (My suggestion to those people is to see my archives and read the post on blogger's block).
The thought of blog stalkers actually scares me a little. I don't think I am in much danger since only about three people read this blog. However, I do think that some self evaluation is a good thing for all of us. So to all of you (you few who actually read this blog) take some time occasionally to ask yourself a few key questions.
1. Do I find myself getting angry when there are no updates on a favorite blog?
2. Do I take the lack of updates as a personal slight? Like I am being ignored?
3. Do I find it necessary to email the blogger to remind them that I have been without their blog for too long? (I apologize to everyone I have done this to)
4. Is checking blogs something that can make or break my day? (Depending on if there are updates)
5. Do I check for updates more than once a day?
Please consider these questions, and if you answer yes to any of them...you may be in need of help for a blogging addiction. If you can think of any other self evaluation questions for me to add to this list-please let me know or leave a comment, and I will add it on.
What is the definition of a blog stalker? Well...I was going to make one up, since it was a term I thought I came up with, but with the help of Google, I found out that Blog Stalkers are quite talked about across the board. One site says that blog stalkers are only people that are keeping tabs on their ex via a blog; Another says that a blog stalker (which they have coined as a blokker) is someone who reads your blog and then pesters you incessantly with emails and comments, multiple times a day; And a third says that if you check your favorite blogs multiple times a day in case of updates, then you are well on your way to becoming a blog stalker. That site even has suggestions for how you can be notified automatically each time one of your favorite blogs is updated, thus enabling you to stalk more efficiently.
I fall somewhat under the category of the third definition. I don't think it has reached the point of total obsession. I check on some of my favorite blogs daily, and I might check them in the evenings if there isn't a new post when I check earlier in the day. I usually find I can wait until the next day though. There are some blogs that I check only every few days, because the bloggers don't post very often. Those are actually the blogs I would want to set up an automatic notification for when they were updated...because (especially in the case of my sister's blog) it gets frustrating when they go for more than a month without blogging. My Mom tries to blog once a week, although she is two weeks behind now and claims she has nothing to write about. (My suggestion to those people is to see my archives and read the post on blogger's block).
The thought of blog stalkers actually scares me a little. I don't think I am in much danger since only about three people read this blog. However, I do think that some self evaluation is a good thing for all of us. So to all of you (you few who actually read this blog) take some time occasionally to ask yourself a few key questions.
1. Do I find myself getting angry when there are no updates on a favorite blog?
2. Do I take the lack of updates as a personal slight? Like I am being ignored?
3. Do I find it necessary to email the blogger to remind them that I have been without their blog for too long? (I apologize to everyone I have done this to)
4. Is checking blogs something that can make or break my day? (Depending on if there are updates)
5. Do I check for updates more than once a day?
Please consider these questions, and if you answer yes to any of them...you may be in need of help for a blogging addiction. If you can think of any other self evaluation questions for me to add to this list-please let me know or leave a comment, and I will add it on.
2 comments:
Hi, my name is Heidi and I am on my way to becoming a blokker. (I'm so ashamed. ;)
Heidi
Hey! Who said that? I didn't say that! :O
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