tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197214754813782721.post1213005913847000562..comments2023-02-15T09:08:54.910+00:00Comments on Thoughts by Fi: | how social is blogging in reality?Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11832453470525455794noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197214754813782721.post-26866263671551615162015-11-22T15:48:50.625+00:002015-11-22T15:48:50.625+00:00It shouldn't feel like networking meeting othe...It shouldn't feel like networking meeting other bloggers, it's just a shared hobby at the end of the day, I think it depends how serious others about their blogs. I find blogging aspects pretty dull to talk about, I don't find it interesting comparing SEO tips or post schedules! yeah I'd love to get into that too,, just a shame I got into my local blogger scene too late and now I'm abroad. Thanks for reading! xFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832453470525455794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197214754813782721.post-13404670773757084862015-11-22T11:10:40.242+00:002015-11-22T11:10:40.242+00:00so interesting to hear your views on this, althoug...so interesting to hear your views on this, although i've found it quite the opposite. i'd never say that all of the people i've met from blogging events and meet ups have been through 'networking' as i don't view my blog as a career or a business and i'd hate to think someone was 'networking' when speaking to me. i have made friends whom i speak to you regularly, probably more so than people i've met in real life initially. i'd be more than happy to go for a meal and drinks with (or do already) that isn't through any form of blog opportunity. i guess it does depend on the amount of events you go to and the time you spend on social media but i wouldn't say my blog time is particularly consistent either! great post x<br /><br />www.thedressdiaries.co.ukLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403752682244308763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197214754813782721.post-71874417743668981262015-10-11T17:16:17.595+01:002015-10-11T17:16:17.595+01:00That's very true, you're often given goodi...That's very true, you're often given goodie bags with all sorts of things to review, and it's not uncommon to receive little reminders through email of you to kindly mention them on the blog. I'm the same, I like to meet people when doing a hobby but getting along with them for other things in common! <br />I envy that! I really want to meet more people who I can bond with other blogging and then do other things together! Because I'm sure there are plenty of lovely people out there it just sometimes feels like a lonely place! <br />Exactly, a good sense of humour is just the start from me, it's much easier to build a friendship from then onwards! :) Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832453470525455794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197214754813782721.post-82350300573165502452015-10-07T18:54:22.543+01:002015-10-07T18:54:22.543+01:00I don't find blogging sociable regarding my of...I don't find blogging sociable regarding my offline life no, not really - I've never been to any kind of meet up [don't think I've even seen one anywhere near where I live] or event. But then I don't do sponsored posts ... and it seems to me that a lot of meet ups are arranged by companies/organisations who sponsor events.<br /><br />That's not to say I don't know any people who blog - I've met plenty, just usually in circumstances where blogging is not the focus [eg. at craft workshops]. <br /><br />However ... I wholeheartedly enjoy my online connection with people I know through their blogs. I've made deep and longstanding relationships with a few, and warm and fun relationships with many. <br /><br />In my current blog-commenting challenge I'm rediscovering what it's like to start from scratch as a new blogger as I'm trying to find new connections, new people I could, eventually, feel some kinship with ... and it's pretty daunting! <br /><br />p.s: I'm finding that I can't relate to anyone who takes themselves too seriously on their blog. I agree that a shared sense of humour is a great place to begin. Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.com