Comments on: Blogging Can Be Hazardous http://simplygeo.com/2008/04/06/blogging-can-be-hazardous/ Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:24:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Michael Castello http://simplygeo.com/2008/04/06/blogging-can-be-hazardous/#comment-889 Michael Castello Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:34:46 +0000 http://simplygeo.com/2008/04/06/blogging-can-be-hazardous/#comment-889 I would like to play around with this subject. Back in 1990 I had a neighbor that, like me, had a computer. We were both on intranets like Prodigy and Compuserve and did a lot of the cerfing I do today. He used to have lots of problems with his computer and he would always ask me to come help him. When I sat down at his computer everything would work fine for me. It was strange to him that he always had "computer" problems and I would not. He used to say "computers just like you" or "computers hate me" like there was an entity in that box. I sort of think of a computer screen like a mirror and a “genie in a lamp” combined. Be careful what you ask for or wish for. Many of us put so much time and effort into our computer/internet that the same care and time in a child/wife would also create a wonderful family. I can usually tell what someone is doing during the day just from watching their interaction or non-interaction with their computer. That means we are spending a great deal of time and energy on this portal. We have to be careful of our fears, needs and desires in that they can control us when we ultimately need to be controlling them. Blogging must be like a "catch-22" whereas the more time you put in the more you get back. So you push harder to write and make sure your visitors know you are there 24/7. People on the internet seem to want to know that someone is always there for them but when you are not they will go looking somewhere else. The may be back but as bloggers you want them there every day maybe several times a day. That is good for your blog but not so good for your health so you had better manage that time efficiently. Is the internet becoming that "parallel universe" we always read about? My brother and I have always asked the ultimate question when we make major decisions about our internet future and time spent there. Are we having fun? That question is the great equalizer for our businesses. ***SMO** This is very true Michael. I think what causes many to forget about that control is the revenue you can earn online. This is the greatest factor of online obsession at least for the domain industry. I agree with you, if people devoted the same amount of time and dedication to their families as they do their successful businesses, they would have super families. Somewhere you have to find balance. It is tough for people who are trying to build an online empire. The best thing to do is get your family involved. I have my 12 year old daughter blogging now. =) My wife now understands my vision. Took awhile, but it will always be a work in progress. We do have to control our online obsession, as it will only get worse as technology advances. I would like to play around with this subject. Back in 1990 I had a neighbor that, like me, had a computer. We were both on intranets like Prodigy and Compuserve and did a lot of the cerfing I do today. He used to have lots of problems with his computer and he would always ask me to come help him. When I sat down at his computer everything would work fine for me. It was strange to him that he always had “computer” problems and I would not. He used to say “computers just like you” or “computers hate me” like there was an entity in that box. I sort of think of a computer screen like a mirror and a “genie in a lamp” combined. Be careful what you ask for or wish for.

Many of us put so much time and effort into our computer/internet that the same care and time in a child/wife would also create a wonderful family. I can usually tell what someone is doing during the day just from watching their interaction or non-interaction with their computer. That means we are spending a great deal of time and energy on this portal. We have to be careful of our fears, needs and desires in that they can control us when we ultimately need to be controlling them.

Blogging must be like a “catch-22″ whereas the more time you put in the more you get back. So you push harder to write and make sure your visitors know you are there 24/7. People on the internet seem to want to know that someone is always there for them but when you are not they will go looking somewhere else. The may be back but as bloggers you want them there every day maybe several times a day. That is good for your blog but not so good for your health so you had better manage that time efficiently.

Is the internet becoming that “parallel universe” we always read about? My brother and I have always asked the ultimate question when we make major decisions about our internet future and time spent there. Are we having fun? That question is the great equalizer for our businesses.

***SMO**

This is very true Michael. I think what causes many to forget about that control is the revenue you can earn online. This is the greatest factor of online obsession at least for the domain industry. I agree with you, if people devoted the same amount of time and dedication to their families as they do their successful businesses, they would have super families.

Somewhere you have to find balance. It is tough for people who are trying to build an online empire. The best thing to do is get your family involved. I have my 12 year old daughter blogging now. =) My wife now understands my vision. Took awhile, but it will always be a work in progress. We do have to control our online obsession, as it will only get worse as technology advances.

]]> By: Jeff http://simplygeo.com/2008/04/06/blogging-can-be-hazardous/#comment-888 Jeff Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:30:24 +0000 http://simplygeo.com/2008/04/06/blogging-can-be-hazardous/#comment-888 You said: "Family: They want all your time. The computer deserves none of it. If you are married, you know what I am talking about. This can be very hazardous to your health and marriage. You have to find a balance." I'm with you on that. Probably the most difficult part of blogging, and what has caused me the most problems and stresses. You said:
“Family: They want all your time. The computer deserves none of it. If you are married, you know what I am talking about. This can be very hazardous to your health and marriage. You have to find a balance.”

I’m with you on that. Probably the most difficult part of blogging, and what has caused me the most problems and stresses.

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