two days in this e-abode and now i’m going gaga over your writing like a john lloyd cruz colegiala fan. sheeesh!
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So I see, based on your observation, I belong to the second species of web authors. At least for now.
I’m grateful for your insightful comments. Thanks for dropping by.
]]>I can’t help but share my two cents here because I’ve also questioned these rules when I started blogging. I also love to write long verses and play with words, so I do share your sentiment.
I think it really all boils down to the reason or why a person is blogging in the first place. If he blogs because he wants to find his voice, develop his writing talent or showcase his writing ability, and doesn’t at all care about SEO or page rank, etc., then he may write according to his writing style.
But if he is blogging because he wants the Google bots (SEO) to find his blog and increase his traffic, then he should always be sure to tailor fit his writing with SEO guidelines.
I believe, though, that no matter how you write, as long as you’re true to yourself, sooner or later people would find you, and those with similar love for that kind of writing will appreciate it and keep coming back for more.
]]>And now you’re egging me on. Nyahahaha.
Promiscuous with words. That’s a titillating idea. I’m sure I can learn a lot from you. Hehehe.
]]>as for me, i write thinking i am the reader myself so i don’t use complicated words that may strike out the interest of my readers…after all, what we want are quality readers to stay and read and probably comment on our posts, isn’t it?
good luck in everything you do and Godspeed!
i’ve added you to my blog roll (hope you won’t mind ^_^)
]]>@yatot: Got my ass whipped in DOTA. Perhaps that explains the bile. Hehehe. Truth to tell, no reader nor a friend has angered me about this. I just got carried away with my arguments.
@Bingkee: Deleting your candid comment never entered my mind, Bingkee. You tell it like it is. Your candor is amazing and I’d be a fool not to value it. It shows you care. Not every online friendship is blessed with such honesty and commitment.
Actually, I have no quarrel with clarity and brevity as pillars of good writing.
It’s just that I find it irritating reading on countless blogs that big words are completely out off the table. I need to keep my options open and be trusted I’d not make a fool of myself too much.
Thanks a lot for your comment, Bingkee. That’s a blog post in itself – a brilliant rebuttal indeed. And very tactful not to damage this hotheaded blogger’s ego too much – when you very well can. Hehehe.
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