Debaters take note
For those of you who like discussions and have missed the lively debates and discussions we used to have on this blog, you're in for a treat today - I'm opening up the comments thread on the "Don't marry career women" for discussion and you are welcome to chime in from all sides so long as you are respectful. I posted a few comments and thoughts to get things started.
For those who don't like discussions, just disregard this post and the aforementioned post. :)
If you've wondered why the lack of discussions in the last year and why there is often little opposing commentary - it's not because I'm afraid of anyone disagreeing with me or because I always think I'm right and don't ever want to have anyone question me. I appreciate any and all comments, especially those that respectfully challenge what I believe in light of Scripture. They make me think, examine what I believe, and why I believe it.
My main reason for limiting a lot of debating here and not posting probably 50% of the dissenting comments is mainly due to lack of time on my part. Most opposing comments deserve some sort of response and I often don't have the time to respond. I've also learned from previous experience that certain topics can become so touchy and heated I could spend most of my day moderating a debate. It sucks up my time and thoughts and energy and it sucks up the time and thoughts and energy of many other people who probably have many more important things to do than debate online. Though I think that discussion is good many times, it can easily become unproductive and deteriorate to being downright unkind. I want this blog to be a wholesome, warm, and inviting place. Not a place that brings people down or angers and upsets them (well, some of that I can't help, but I think most of you know what I mean).
I know this probably makes me a very bad blogger and is probably very bad blogging etiquette, but it's just the way it has to be right now. If you don't like it, you don't have to read my blog. There are plenty of other bloggers who welcome debate and you can become regular readers of their blog instead. I've just had to determine what is best for me regarding blogging and this is the way it works best for me. Blogging is very low on my priority list. Instead of giving up blogging, I've had to curb comments. That way I'm able to focus my blogging time on writing, which is the whole reason I blog in the first place.
There, I've been wanting to make that explanation for some time and am finally getting around to it. Thanks for bearing with me and being patient with me as I learn the ropes and seek to glorify God through this blog. Any questions? Feel free to ask.
For those who don't like discussions, just disregard this post and the aforementioned post. :)
If you've wondered why the lack of discussions in the last year and why there is often little opposing commentary - it's not because I'm afraid of anyone disagreeing with me or because I always think I'm right and don't ever want to have anyone question me. I appreciate any and all comments, especially those that respectfully challenge what I believe in light of Scripture. They make me think, examine what I believe, and why I believe it.
My main reason for limiting a lot of debating here and not posting probably 50% of the dissenting comments is mainly due to lack of time on my part. Most opposing comments deserve some sort of response and I often don't have the time to respond. I've also learned from previous experience that certain topics can become so touchy and heated I could spend most of my day moderating a debate. It sucks up my time and thoughts and energy and it sucks up the time and thoughts and energy of many other people who probably have many more important things to do than debate online. Though I think that discussion is good many times, it can easily become unproductive and deteriorate to being downright unkind. I want this blog to be a wholesome, warm, and inviting place. Not a place that brings people down or angers and upsets them (well, some of that I can't help, but I think most of you know what I mean).
I know this probably makes me a very bad blogger and is probably very bad blogging etiquette, but it's just the way it has to be right now. If you don't like it, you don't have to read my blog. There are plenty of other bloggers who welcome debate and you can become regular readers of their blog instead. I've just had to determine what is best for me regarding blogging and this is the way it works best for me. Blogging is very low on my priority list. Instead of giving up blogging, I've had to curb comments. That way I'm able to focus my blogging time on writing, which is the whole reason I blog in the first place.
There, I've been wanting to make that explanation for some time and am finally getting around to it. Thanks for bearing with me and being patient with me as I learn the ropes and seek to glorify God through this blog. Any questions? Feel free to ask.
posted by Crystal Paine at 2:30 PM
2 Comments:
I appreciate and respect that! As you know, I am passionate debater, but it does make my blog more time consuming that it ought to be.
I think its great! I personally get bored with a lot of blog debate that goes on and on and instead find the content on your blog refreshing, inspiring, and encouraging to read.
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