I read a lot of blogs and I am growing tired of the mutual admiration society. I think a lot of my fellow bloggers are becoming complacent. We are too concerned with how we will be perceived rather than speaking our minds. We are too concerned that the popular blog owner will be offended if we offer up criticism that comes straight from the heart. We’re afraid of being ostracized from the masses of commenters who have nothing more worthwhile to say than “Great Post!”, “You hit the nail on the head with this post”, or “You are a true inspiration to me and my life!” – 5 Reasons to be Critical of Other Bloggers (DailyBlogTips)
There’s something to be said for thinking critically and having an opinion when someone else posts their own. The most interesting comments are always ones that add to the conversation. Many sites, including my own, will remove comments that don’t really add to the conversation if they’re just “great post!” (which I assume are just linkbait). Posting an opinion means being respectful and backing up what you say with some reasons, but it’s a great way to get your own point of view out.
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