Feb 2, 2015 / Community Pool

Community Pool

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    1. thanks for sharing that and well done, you. i think it’s great that you said something because living with the never knowing is the best way to not move on – making the move and knowing [albeit not the answer you wanted] and then writing this post feels like a great start to moving on – and just reminding yourself when you see him post and all that other stuff you mentioned, what his response was BEFORE letting it get to you and start the process all over again – but maybe a short break from the space he inhabits to get focused and distracted on other things for a bit might be a helpful healer.

      and bacon. if you’re not a vegetarian or vegan or something. there is always bacon.

      oh and i think you may have meant “way” and not “say” here at the end :I guess it is also a say to move on.

      but ja, great post and well done again – you gave it the chance to be yes. One day it will be.

      all the best
      brett fish

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      1. Hi Brett,

        Thank you for the time in reading my entry and also replying. This is truly what I needed to hear. I have decided to cut back from that site for a while because there is still some unspeakable hurt “seeing” him there. The funny thing is now that he knows what I feel about him his flirtings with other females doubled which is really frustrating for me! Haha! He told me not to avoid him though but goodness he is so confusing.

        Oh bacon! But Im not a huge fan of it to be honest :p Maybe Ill buy ice cream.

        And yes, a “way” to move on is what I meant.

        True, I let it all out there and thought I had a fighting chance. But Im glad I did this. 🙂 And thanks again this is so appreciated.

        PS I love your blog. It has so much wisdom.

        – Nina

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      2. Thanks so much Nina. It feels painful when someone doesn’t return your feelings but better that you know early and all the more exciting when you find someone that does [i got married aged 35 so i know a little bit about this – it is so much worth the wait! Altho maybe not at the time]

        All the best
        brett fish

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    1. I Love the concept of a countryside blog. I think that this is a definite draw card to separate you from the rest.
      Remember that simplicity is profound. Perhaps you should write as if you are telling the story to a friend. It’s great that you are very descriptive in your posts, but sometimes readers just want to know the story without the fluff.
      Perhaps you should add a category widget to separate the various topics. Also, love your header image!
      Hope this helps.

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      1. Hi Robyn

        Thank you for your feedback! I did not understand about the story and category bit. There is a menu on the homepage for easy navigation on my blog. Are you talking about poetry or articles? I am not clear?

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      2. Hi Kavita, I am so sorry. This comment wasn’t meant for your blog at all. I’d been typing outside of the commentary field (to sassyandsaddles.com) and must have pasted it in the wrong field.

        Your blog is beautiful, I feel like I should be having a glass of wine while reading it.

        Apologies again.

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    1. Great stuff – i love your blog title/signoff – gives great continuity [small typo with beginning at the top but maybe that is intentional as a shout out to Americaneses spelling everything their own way?] also the fact that most of your posts are quite short and it’s really just a snapshot into your day or life or moment – has a great feel to it.

      keep on
      love brett fish

      brettfish.wordpress.com

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      1. Thank you brettfish for your feedback!! I shall keep up. I have visited your page and i love your post they are very engaging and inspiring. The white text against your battleground is very clear to read.. I’ll be following. 😀

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  7. I haven’t written anything in a while and really want some feedback on my first fast-breaking post: https://threelaughingcrows.wordpress.com/2015/02/03/i-forgot-about-having-to-title-everything/

    I am trying a different approach (whose details I don’t want to reveal) and would like to know what people’s emotional reactions are as well as what the “after taste” is like. The sensations your left with once you have finished reading.

    Any feedback not within these peramters is welcome as well.
    Thanks.

    P.S.
    Wonderful idea this is.

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    2. I really like how short and simple this post is. It’s also super interesting so I’m really impressed with how much humor, sarcasm and intrigue you packed into so few words. It’s minimalist. In terms of sensations I’m left with…I guess I’m just stuck here envisioning a girl named Penelope..redheaded with freckles and braces. Weird I named her Penelope, is that weird?

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    3. i like it – a very unique and playful run on style – small things i would change but the last line with the freckles is such a powerful one… definitely something here worth experimenting more with…

      thankx for sharing
      love brett fish

      bettfish.wordpress.com

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  8. Hi everyone,

    I’ve been messing with my theme and the placement of my widgets, but I just don’t think it really looks right. I’ve also made a new post after a few weeks away.

    Any feedback regarding the layout or content would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Barbra

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    1. Hi! I just looked over your blog and I have some thoughts. I think the blog portion of your site is really strong and organized. The one thing I think that could be improved is your photography portfolio. Have you tried putting the pictures into a gallery? I think it would be much more organized and easy to view (there are tons of different options too for formatting). One other suggestion would be to perhaps add pictures to your blog posts, if that seems relevant to you. Pictures keep people interested & also draws the eye in to see what the posts are about. Keep it up though, it’s a blog I’m interested in definitely. 🙂 xoxo, Sam. If you have a chance, try and check out our blog as well, we’d love any advice or comments!

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  9. Hey guys! I’ve just posted my Daily Post prompt on my blog. Thank the heavens for Daily Post – I only discovered it the other day. I would love to know what you think of my writing style and perhaps my overall layout. Any feedback, especially tips would be much appreciated. Please click on the link below to check out my latest post:

    http://bewholesome.co.za/life/my-chemistry-teacher-had-this-to-say-about-love-and-i-want-to-know-if-you-feel-the-same-way/

    Feel free to comment directly on my post so that I may find your blog faster.

    Thanks!

    Robyn

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    1. Hi Faye, i love your blog cover pic – stunning!

      Wow, deep post and really captures the heart of what you are trying to convey, albeit quite a sad or negative lonely space. Really draws people in and helps bring understanding [and maybe through that you are no longer alone?]

      the one word that stood out to me was ‘happy’ which on one hand fits because it is the opposite of what is being created but i was also wondering if there was a word that suggested similar meaning but sounded a little more diabolical and descriptive of ‘the thing’ – something like ‘deeply satisfied’ or ‘fulfilled’ – a word or phrase that somehow even more shows the evil and messedupness of this creature that is messing with you? Just a thought

      And also don’t understand this sentence – is “fin” a typo or am i missing something? “I was truly gone fin that second for at night we die”

      But thank you so much for sharing – you definitely have a way with words…

      keep on
      love brett fish

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    1. I decided to check out your blog, as it seemed a trifle unfair that whilst you were commenting on other peoples, they were not reciprocating. And it did say, at the start, to leave a few comments.

      Anyway, as I am an atheist you might well understand my problem with god, although nowhere as immediate as the video not loading.

      That being said, perhaps someone who is possessed by faith might be better able to judge the content. However, the content was pleasingly laid out

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      1. Thanks for stopping by. Will check why the video is not loading, whoops. I think even for an atheist this demonstration might be an interesting view to observe. All the best, love brett fish

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  15. Hi Everyone! We’ve been busy on our blog, posting every 2 days and would love feedback on any of our more recent posts. Do you like the content and the way we’ve been showcasing it? Any criticism on how we present our material? While we are growing our content we’re still figuring out how we want to show pictures, format posts, etc.

    Any comments are appreciated & I will definitely take a look at your blog as well.

    Thanks,
    Sam!

    http://www.diyjustcuz.com

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    1. The first paragraph of my comment above could equally apply to you.

      You set out your stall and then proceed to fill it with all manner of quirky and interesting delectations – especially ‘Uses of a ‘Stache’…the moustache you wash your hands…inspired!

      So yes, wi;; be following!

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  17. Hello all!

    I’ve just started a blog about countryside life and gossip, opinion and conversations over the dinner table. It struck me that life and fun does not end when you move out of the big cities.

    I would love some feedback on it and I’d love to read your blogs too.

    Have a wonderful week fellow bloggers!

    Thanks for any help and comments,

    http://sassandsaddles.com

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    1. Hello York and Fizz,

      I have just visited your blog.
      I will try to remember the key elements about setting up a blog, that I learned during the blogging 101 course, and comment on that.

      The theme you chose is nice and clean, easy to read on computer and mobile version. I just tested.

      The header image is appropriate to life in the country side, but I would suggest to personalize it even more by using a photo from where you live now. It’s going to add more personality to it as more bloggers use your theme and also don’t change this photo.

      The font is good and size is readability too.

      The post size is also good. Not too short nor too big. They tell us that around 600 words max helps. But of course it depends on your subject and what your followers like. You will learn that while writing and getting feedback.

      Talking about the purpose of the blog…yes, you are spot on. I read 3 posts and they come across just as you intend to. Besides, your writing style is light, funny, and smart. I got interested to read more.

      On another note, you may want to add some widgets of the sidebar. For example, a follow my blog one? You can check all options available on your dashboard.

      If I think of something else I will let you know. I will follow you.

      Best of luck.

      Lucile

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      1. Thank you Lucile, that is so kind of you. I will take a look at your now and let you know my thoughts!

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    2. I Love the concept of a countryside blog. I think that this is a definite draw card to separate you from the rest.
      Remember that simplicity is profound. Perhaps you should write as if you are telling the story to a friend. It’s great that you are very descriptive in your posts, but sometimes readers just want to know the story without the fluff.
      Perhaps you should add a category widget to separate the various topics. Also, love your header image!
      Hope this helps.

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      1. Hi Robyn,
        Thank you so much for your feedback being a total novice at all of this it is incredibly useful and much appreciated!
        I hope you will continue to check in from time to time.
        All the best,
        Chloe x

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  18. Hi me again I just have a queery, my blog used to be called “the opposing view” however I have renamed it “the furbz view” and changed the sub heading, however when I try to link my blog to my facebook friends or leave a status with my page linked the old title and subheading still appear on the link. Can I change this an how ? thanks

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  19. Hello fellow bloggers,

    I’ve been blogging here since September 2014, but have never visited the community Pool before. I wrote a post about the Grammar Police who seems to be bothering some bloggers.
    I would appreciate if you could read my post and let me have your thoughts or share your experience on the same.
    If you still have time, please let me know your impressions about my blog. I write about my views and reflections on events that I care about, being it personal or world events. And I post photography too.
    Thanks.

    What do We See? Deep or Shallow? | lucile de godoy

    What do We See? Deep or Shallow?

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      1. Thank you for your kind words! I plan on having an amazing time at Monash and hope to continue blogging about it in the future 🙂

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  21. hey guys! I don’t know what my blog’s theme is. I just write whatever pops into my mind which are usually nonsense. But I’d love to know what you think about my blog here- theyear1886.wordpress.com thanks! 🙂 x

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  23. HI there my blog is thoughtsoutloud.me I have a brand new post and a few recen-ish posts. I would just like some feedback on the overall topics and writing style. My blog doesn’t necessarily have a specific posting day which makes it hard for me to keep up, I have it linked to my Facebook to try and get more feedback but I come up dry :/

    I also have a brand new blog dynamicness.com that I just started so there’s not much content yet but I would love general feedback on the overall idea of the blog I have laid forth so far.

    Thank you so so much and I will be back here a little later today to read through comments and help others!

    Mahalo!

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  25. Hey Amig@s,

    I started this just for family and friends, but now that I have a wider audience I figured I should get some feedback from other writers who don’t understand all my eccentricities. I write a combination of adventures I tend to stumble into (first link) and cultural observations (second link). Please have a look over one of them and tell me what you think!

    https://neitherwanderingnorlost.wordpress.com/2014/11/30/why-i-got-a-second-exorcism/

    https://wordpress.com/post/78776140/35/

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    2. I think it depends by site as well as on your own blog and what you normally publish there.

      In general, though, I think you should do your due diligence and make sure the other sources you’re quoting don’t explicitly ask that you don’t use them (many sites have copyright notices and other ways of signaling their approach to sharing their work). Then there’s also the question of how much you’re “repurposing” — quoting a sentence from an article is fine in nearly all cases. Copying an entire one verbatim — not so much, especially if that’s what most of your posts are.

      As Michelle mentioned above, when you do end up using content from elsewhere, be sure to give proper credit and link to it.

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      1. Thanks so much Ben! I’ve used photos or a video and written my own content and maybe a quote from the original article, and will alwaysh ave a link back to the original source. But you’re absolutely right that I should take the time and look for any copyright notices or explicit warnings.

        All very helpful in reinforcing best practices. Thanks again!

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  28. Hi everyone!

    I just started a blog about my home-based pastry biz… my main purpose is just to share the experience. I would appreciate to get some feedback and tips to make it attractive.. I’m not so familiar with all the widgets so i just picked a few.

    https://avonneshomebakedgoodies.wordpress.com/

    Also, if there is anyone who have a blog that needs feedback please let me know. 🙂

    Thanks!
    -Avonne

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    1. Hi,

      Some really nice content and mouthwatering dishes. I especially enjoyed the narration style and looking forward to more new recipes and experiences.

      Do go through my blog and share your feedback.

      (PS – the photos are really inspiring and did i mention mouth-watering :p)

      Regards,
      Adora Hope

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    1. Hi Adora,

      I actually love your more philosophical posts, the way you approach the challenges of daily life is and feelings is, to me, much more interesting than the WhatsApp post, for example. Would love to read more of those.

      Ben

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