Comments on: Blahg http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/ Web design news and insights since 1995 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:24:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: 37signals | Design (Mix) Business http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-51457 37signals | Design (Mix) Business Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:54:08 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-51457 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] me of some of the recent discussions about boring, boxed-in web design (see Blahg or Boxes or this chat). In the quest for perfectly aligned grids, are designers missing out on the [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] me of some of the recent discussions about boring, boxed-in web design (see Blahg or Boxes or this chat). In the quest for perfectly aligned grids, are designers missing out on the [...]

]]> By: Merlin’s Meltdown http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-38748 Merlin’s Meltdown Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:24:58 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-38748 [...] timing isn’t surprising either; Merlin wouldn’t be the first high-profile blogger to hit a wall a few years in, nor the first to do so after becoming a parent. (Yes, I believe this changes [...] [...] timing isn’t surprising either; Merlin wouldn’t be the first high-profile blogger to hit a wall a few years in, nor the first to do so after becoming a parent. (Yes, I believe this changes [...]

]]> By: Bruceclay.com - October 2006 Archives http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-37597 Bruceclay.com - October 2006 Archives Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:25:40 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-37597 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Jeffrey Zeldman (via Kim) breaks the news to his blog that though he still cares about it deeply, it's time for the two of them to start seeing other people. [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Jeffrey Zeldman (via Kim) breaks the news to his blog that though he still cares about it deeply, it’s time for the two of them to start seeing other people. [...]

]]> By: Macnerdz http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-24878 Macnerdz Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:17:06 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-24878 i don't think that the blog revolution is over yet. i don’t think that the blog revolution is over yet.

]]> By: Manufactured Environments http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-5480 Manufactured Environments Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:02:15 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-5480 <strong>The blog revolution is officially over!</strong> You heard it here first, folks. The blog revolution is officially over! The insane growth of the blogging space is finally done, and Jacky-come-lately's are leaving blogging in droves. There's been a clear descent of blogging over the past six... The blog revolution is officially over!

You heard it here first, folks. The blog revolution is officially over! The insane growth of the blogging space is finally done, and Jacky-come-lately’s are leaving blogging in droves. There’s been a clear descent of blogging over the past six…

]]> By: Stephanie Booth http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-5285 Stephanie Booth Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:12:23 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-5285 I think long-distance bloggers need breaks every now and again. I've never done the "blog every day thing", and I know that if I've kept at it these last six years or so (nothing compared to you, I know) it's because every now and again I go a few weeks without publishing anything. Or a few months with one post a week. I think long-distance bloggers need breaks every now and again. I’ve never done the “blog every day thing”, and I know that if I’ve kept at it these last six years or so (nothing compared to you, I know) it’s because every now and again I go a few weeks without publishing anything. Or a few months with one post a week.

]]> By: charmarie http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-5030 charmarie Tue, 07 Nov 2006 02:49:43 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-5030 I did in the beginning as did everyone but I think over time the passion does change. When I first started blogging in 2004 and I know I've changed from my original intent. My blog was supposed to be personal and a daily account of things or people I encounter and for some reason it changed. I'm back to the original purpose and I've learned just blog for myself not for anyone else and it will come out how you want it to. I did in the beginning as did everyone but I think over time the passion does change. When I first started blogging in 2004 and I know I’ve changed from my original intent. My blog was supposed to be personal and a daily account of things or people I encounter and for some reason it changed. I’m back to the original purpose and I’ve learned just blog for myself not for anyone else and it will come out how you want it to.

]]> By: Shabby chic web design - (37signals) http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-4948 Shabby chic web design - (37signals) Thu, 02 Nov 2006 16:22:17 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-4948 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Reminds me of some of the recent discussions about boring, boxed-in web design (see Blahg or Boxes or this chat). In the quest for perfectly aligned grids, are designers missing out on the subtlety and charm that comes from things that are imperfect but human? [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Reminds me of some of the recent discussions about boring, boxed-in web design (see Blahg or Boxes or this chat). In the quest for perfectly aligned grids, are designers missing out on the subtlety and charm that comes from things that are imperfect but human? [...]

]]> By: steve http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-4774 steve Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:46:38 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-4774 it's a hobby and still fun to do. if i posted anything original, instead of cut and paste, it would have gone dry long ago. it’s a hobby and still fun to do. if i posted anything original, instead of cut and paste, it would have gone dry long ago.

]]> By: » Project Management App in Beta + more » Christian Graphic Design, Art and Community - Niphal.com http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-4501 » Project Management App in Beta + more » Christian Graphic Design, Art and Community - Niphal.com Sun, 22 Oct 2006 02:46:29 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-4501 [...] While I’m on it, I’m sure you have read the recent Fireside Chats with Dan Cederholm, Jason Santa Maria, Ryan Sims, and Greg Storey? Good stuff. As well, I found a great link to Greg’s book at Airbag Industries. Peep that for prosperity. That is a beautiful rendition of an online portfolio. Spend more time on his site reading this post: Boxes. It references the Almighty’s post on blogs. [...] [...] While I’m on it, I’m sure you have read the recent Fireside Chats with Dan Cederholm, Jason Santa Maria, Ryan Sims, and Greg Storey? Good stuff. As well, I found a great link to Greg’s book at Airbag Industries. Peep that for prosperity. That is a beautiful rendition of an online portfolio. Spend more time on his site reading this post: Boxes. It references the Almighty’s post on blogs. [...]

]]> By: Eloquation » Blog Archive » Battling the Blahg http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-4396 Eloquation » Blog Archive » Battling the Blahg Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:47:52 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-4396 [...] A few days ago, Jeffrey Zeldman wrote a wonderful blog post on the malaise of blogging when there’s so much more to do.  Do go and read it before reading the rest of this post, it is quite telling when such an influential individual starts to question all the hype. [...] [...] A few days ago, Jeffrey Zeldman wrote a wonderful blog post on the malaise of blogging when there’s so much more to do.  Do go and read it before reading the rest of this post, it is quite telling when such an influential individual starts to question all the hype. [...]

]]> By: seraphic zephyr : blog : spilling the beans on blogging http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-4292 seraphic zephyr : blog : spilling the beans on blogging Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:00:32 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-4292 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Yesterday I read Jeffrey Zeldman’s entry on his website regarding blogging. His views mimic mine: “Gee, was I thrilled when I first realized that, by learning some HTML and buying a modem, I could publish anything I wanted to. Not only could I publish it, but people would see it and respond. My God, those were heady days. [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Yesterday I read Jeffrey Zeldman’s entry on his website regarding blogging. His views mimic mine: “Gee, was I thrilled when I first realized that, by learning some HTML and buying a modem, I could publish anything I wanted to. Not only could I publish it, but people would see it and respond. My God, those were heady days. [...]

]]> By: A Tip for the Web 2.0 generation [rebelpixel productions] http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-3892 A Tip for the Web 2.0 generation [rebelpixel productions] Sun, 15 Oct 2006 09:40:47 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-3892 [...] These days, almost everyone is into running a weblog and trying to make money online. The availability of WordPress and cheap hosting has enabled every dreamer to go into micro–content publishing and cash their part of the AdSense pie. However, the weblog plus adsense formula has only led to eerily–similar sites, many of which bordering on content theft or simply just not providing anything valuable at all. That’s a point of argument, though certainly today’s web is not much different compared to a huge echo chamber. Even this entry echoes these entries. [...] [...] These days, almost everyone is into running a weblog and trying to make money online. The availability of WordPress and cheap hosting has enabled every dreamer to go into micro–content publishing and cash their part of the AdSense pie. However, the weblog plus adsense formula has only led to eerily–similar sites, many of which bordering on content theft or simply just not providing anything valuable at all. That’s a point of argument, though certainly today’s web is not much different compared to a huge echo chamber. Even this entry echoes these entries. [...]

]]> By: John http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-3880 John Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:39:04 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-3880 I am down right sick of it. I took a few months off after a few years of blogging, and then I started a new one, and can't stick with it though. Four kids is a lot to deal with. Worse, I am getting sick of reading blogs. When it started there were fresh voices saying interesting things. Now days, it seems everyone is shouting the same thing. And to add to the noise, there are blogs of those who shout about what others are shouting. I hit a turning point recently when Adam Corolla was talking about his indie blog that discussed indie bands on his blog. He said blog, and indie so many times that I started to ask " When a main stream DJ/VJ/Celeb discusses Indie Music on a Main Stream Blog, is it Indie? " My point is this, the whole blog idea was very indie/zine/punk in the beginning. But now that the entire world is shouting about the mocha java latte they drank from starbucks this morning, the blog scene is main stream. And not as cool, or fun. Kind of like what happened to punk rock. When I walked away from the blogging community for a few months, I realized how meaningless it is. It's like a video game, you play it, and its fun. Months later, you forget about it altogether. I am down right sick of it. I took a few months off after a few years of blogging, and then I started a new one, and can’t stick with it though. Four kids is a lot to deal with.

Worse, I am getting sick of reading blogs. When it started there were fresh voices saying interesting things. Now days, it seems everyone is shouting the same thing. And to add to the noise, there are blogs of those who shout about what others are shouting.

I hit a turning point recently when Adam Corolla was talking about his indie blog that discussed indie bands on his blog. He said blog, and indie so many times that I started to ask ” When a main stream DJ/VJ/Celeb discusses Indie Music on a Main Stream Blog, is it Indie? ”

My point is this, the whole blog idea was very indie/zine/punk in the beginning. But now that the entire world is shouting about the mocha java latte they drank from starbucks this morning, the blog scene is main stream. And not as cool, or fun. Kind of like what happened to punk rock.

When I walked away from the blogging community for a few months, I realized how meaningless it is. It’s like a video game, you play it, and its fun. Months later, you forget about it altogether.

]]> By: chris http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-3850 chris Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:03:15 +0000 http://www.zeldman.com/2006/09/29/blahg/#comment-3850 More than anything, it's finding a balance in the scheme of media. While I used to spend more time writing and reading, I like to think I'm becoming efficient in both pursuits. The fire is not as intense, but it's still there. If only because I find blogging and reading 'blogs to be a relief from watching tv, hearing the news, and playing videogames that aren't very innovative or rewarding. More than anything, it’s finding a balance in the scheme of media. While I used to spend more time writing and reading, I like to think I’m becoming efficient in both pursuits.

The fire is not as intense, but it’s still there. If only because I find blogging and reading ‘blogs to be a relief from watching tv, hearing the news, and playing videogames that aren’t very innovative or rewarding.

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