Jul 31, 2017 / Community Pool

Community Pool

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  1. We all at some point of our lives, have gone through difficult times but have survived all those times even if they seemed to be the toughest stages of our existence. We all have that warrior and survivor in us. Don’t we?
    I just recently wrote a poem about how I feel when I go through stages like these. I hope you’ll be able to relate to it!
    Here’s the link:

    Outside And Within

    I would be glad to have feedbacks!
    With love,
    Meher

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    1. I left a comment on the blog, but I must say I found this a meaningful and touching addition to my day. Thank you.

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    3. A very insightful & thought-provoking post, I’m sorry that you were a victim of sexual harassment in the past, but you should be proud of the way you talked & exposed this social sin. I’m sure this post would touch other lives as well & will imbue them to fight against sexual assault.

      Warm Regards,
      Sidharth
      https://sweetdevil69.wordpress.com/

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    1. These are crucial tips to live by, whether you get cold sores or not, but I like that you chose to approach the topic of confidence by talking about one. I really enjoyed reading this!

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    1. I appreciate the idea behind your blog of spreading positivity and inspiration. Very good start so far! However I did notice that there is some grammatical errors in your post. For example using words like ur or u makes the post seem like its an informal text message. Other than that, good blog idea!

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      1. I appreciate your opinion , thank you for sharing. I like writing in an informal way because it helps me express my self better , that’s one of the major reason behind starting this blog . Thank you for taking out your precious time and reading my blogs and sharing your opinion.

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  10. Hi everyone! I post daily; the blog is a British word or phrase of the day but the examples are fictional pieces I write.

    On Friday, I reached a huge milestone of 100 posts!!!! I also posted a longer story as a thanks for all my awesome readers that includes all hundred words I’ve posted. I’ll post links below.

    The 100th post: https://britwitblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/domestic-happy-100th/

    The combined story: https://britwitblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/kairas-sonata-no-1-in-b-flat-minor/

    Thanks for the love and support, swimmers! Any and all feedback is appreciated. ❤️💫

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  17. I have been taking the summer off from my usual music/photography posts, but I had to get this one out last week- Presenting: Toli Nameless. Singer, composer, Trombone player, percussionist, dancer, teacher, activist. She is also a friend, and last week saw the re-release of some classic and timeless music with shades of Nina Simone and Fela Kuti. I am curious how featuring an artist like this came out. And Monday means it is also time for my weekly Monochrome Mondays photo of the week. All feedback appreciated!

    Presenting: Toli Nameless

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  18. Hi everybody! Question regarding Image Attribution. From what I’ve observed it seems to be a free-for-all when it comes to using images and that crediting the artist/photographer isn’t always a priority. I’ve been trying to use mostly my own images to avoid the sketchy feeling using uncredited images leaves me with. Anyone wanna share their best practices/experiences with this? Much appreciated. All the best to bloggers new and old!

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    1. Can you add a link to your own blog so we can see it? Attribution is important, but you are right, it can be a free for all. I only use my own photographs (but I have used some stock images on a handful of occasions) In those cases I will always do my best to credit the source. Which I think is what you should always do, but if there is none of any sorts, I think it is okay to use it. You could always attribute it to ‘Unknown’ which at least indicates that you attempted to find a source, rather than just inserting into your post.

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      2. No need to apologize, we all learn gradually. Just keep reading and following other blogs. That is the best way to get ideas, figure stuff out, and get new followers too. Your own photos are great. I think you can definitely feature them more.

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    1. Great review! The length seems good, I have a tendency to write rather long book reviews but I think it’s quite a subjective thing. I do think it helps to have a summary in the review, as it gives readers who know nothing about the book something to refer to. I have heard that it is better to write your own summary (as I think you have?) rather than copying and pasting from Amazon, as search engines rank posts lower when they duplicate big chunks of content found elsewhere online. All in all I think you’re doing well!

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    1. Your book list looks interesting! I followed you on twitter and on your blog. I’m definitely curious what you think of the Woman in the Dunes. I’m looking forward to following your reading journey!

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      1. Thanks Angela for the follows! I read a couple of pages of the Woman in the Dunes and wasn’t super impressed. I have a feeling it might be slow growing. We’ll see, I haven’t given up on it.

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      2. We read it in my book club last year or so. I had high hopes, but . . . I won’t spoil it for you. 🙂

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  23. I love meaningful abstracts and also create some(not necessarily meaningful). This virtual space is going to be filled with articles on random topics (mostly unrelatable or out of any living person’s concern) and in case I am feeling a bit too artistic, then you may be able to witness some poetry too(not necessarily bounded by the rhymes). Anyways don’t bind yourself with any expectations.
    Here is the link to my latest post:

    Bugs and Alligators

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    1. Hii ! Amazing post , just a small suggestion , the vocabulary in your post is spectacular but it would be great if the complex wording toned down a bit , as it can sometimes ruin the smooth flow of the writing .

      Otherwise the overall content and layout is great !
      Just a suggestion 🙂

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  26. This week on sci.casual: actually, nothing new since I’m actually still on vacation. However, as I’ve been blogging for about a year(ish?), there must be a way for my blog to be better. So, I put it to the pool – how can I improve my blog? Fire away with your ideas – as much as I have learned, there is still much to learn.

    https://scicasual.wordpress.com

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    2. I like the new layout, but in the future, perhaps be mindful of your feature image as text is getting cut off and the many different fonts and sizes are making it all a bit busy, especially with the regular post titles show on each square.

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    1. Interesting post, Dunkirk is a hot topic right now, in my country we just remembered the battle of Passchendaele (WW1).

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      1. Agreed. Very hyped actually so I wanted to take a deeper look and show the negatives and the positives of that improbable evacuation. In other words, the crushing defeat spelled death for many but if not for that pull-out the allied could never have stormed back

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      1. It was after college when I learned about the fate of the Jews in French territory. They protected the French citizens from deportation but the refugees were sent to the death camps and I do not want to think about what would happen if the Germans won the war.

        Thank you for your feedback!

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      1. I must admit, no. I stopped watching movies not too far back. I did see momento and the prestige later I found out they were both Christopher Nolan films so that tells you about my taste…I want to think and I want see perspectives and status quo of our perception of reality. The previews I saw and many articles I saw made me want to see it though…what is your take?

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      2. I agree, I don’t go to the movies much, but when there is something like this to do with history and from seeing the movie clips it looks like it would be good – I want to see it. Although, as we know, sometimes the movies do not do history justice. For example, George Clooney’s “The Monuments Men,” was extremely disappointing!! So.. it is hit or miss. Still, I would like to see this movie. We can do a review once we’ve seen it. GREAT POST you had. Thanks for sharing.

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      6. i’m legit. Pls tell me the problem and I wll speak to the wordpress ppl b/c someone else told me that they get a white screen when they click my avatar on the comment/like section.

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      7. For example, I am reading your message. I went to click on YOUR name, above the message YOU left me, and instead of going to your site, I got a BIG WARNING, the page is ALL RED, with white letter (from what I remember) that this could be Phishing Scam Site. That’s the best I can tell you. TRY clicking on your name from someone else’s computer and see what happens.

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    1. I honestly enjoyed it. I like the way you play around with words. Keep at it. Looking forward to reading more from you.

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