Comments on: How to be a Metablogging Wind-Up Toy

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[...] course the irony is those that are most vocal about this are the metabloggers – the ones more likely to be acutely aware of Alexa rank, attract tech savvy audiences, and [...]

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:46:48 +0000

Mohsin, you sound a lot like me. I figured a little “tongue-in-cheek” sarcasm would be a fun twist over “straight” advice.

By: Mohsin

Mohsin — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:11:28 +0000

LOL that was sarcastic yet true.

I read many other blogs though, from self-improvement to tech blogs and celebrity blogs. I am also a book worm and a science geek, a graphics nerd, a modest coder and a veteran desktop modder. Sooooo yeah, I get your point

By: Matthias

Matthias — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:43:55 +0000

Hey, great article (what was it about?), please visit my site!

Just joking. I didn’t know there are so many metabloggers trying to make money telling each other how be make money online.

You used a wind-up toy to illustrate your post; my mental image of such activity is far less flattering.

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:59:12 +0000

Bunk, LOL, your comment cracked me up. Thanks!

By: Bunk

Bunk — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:45:20 +0000

Michael,

This post literally has me cracking up! The thing is that the majority of what I am reading here is the truth. I have seen so many metabloggers begat other metabloggers whom begat other metabloggers. And while not one myself, it always struck me as odd.

And even though I am not necesarilly a metablogger, I think I still would look pretty darn cute in that shiny robotic dress. GRRRRRRRRR!

Good post sir.