The way I think of it is that I write what comes naturally. Fiction wiriters have always been told to let the material find its own length, and that's what I do. And there's also the fact that I like reading long material. That doesn't mean I read every long blog post I come across, but I'm more likely to fully read a long intersting post than a short one, which I will likely skim over.

Does writing long get you more eyeballs? Absolutely not, but I guess short vs long are two different philosophies of blogging with drastically different audiences. You're right, somethings just need more length to discuss, and we each have our own 'walls'.

Samir

The way I think of it is that I write what comes naturally. Fiction wiriters have always been told to let the material find its own length, and that's what I do. And there's also the fact that I like reading long material. That doesn't mean I read every long blog post I come across, but I'm more likely to fully read a long intersting post than a short one, which I will likely skim over.

Does writing long get you more eyeballs? Absolutely not, but I guess short vs long are two different philosophies of blogging with drastically different audiences. You're right, somethings just need more length to discuss, and we each have our own 'walls'.

Samir

It's always interesting to get a visit from the grammar police. You handled the visit with your usual good grace and common sense. I guess what intrigues me is how often these folks will not post with their real name or URL/email. Although that is really ok because my preference is to just let comment wither on the vine.

Cheers!

As far as you're concerned? I see, you are your own arbiter of what is right and wrong in English usage? You might be amazed to learn that many educated people, even those with English degrees, defer to established authorities and guidelines. As a professional writer for over 30 years, even I do not make my own rules. So, I repeat, “Impact” is NOT a verb. I would like to see any manual or authority that says it is. Mug the language, if you like, but don't try to say it's OK because you say it's OK. Circular reasoning never improves one's credibility among those that can reason.

Is it a semi-literate usage? As far as I'm concerned? No, my good sir. Although, of course, I appreciate your candor.

Try this, “The meteor impact shook the mountain. What will be the effect on the ecology? Will it affect plant and animal life?”

Yes, I know using impact as a verb is common. So is robbery, rape, and murder. Does being common make them right? Mugging the English language doesn't make semi-literate usage right, either.

I agree that there are longer posts worth reading. If I have a strong interest and the content is fresh, I may stick around. A re-hash of standard blog topics or a dry and boring writing style will cause me to evacuate the premises – pronto!

George