tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post176039962155672391..comments2023-06-22T07:35:08.170-07:00Comments on clue: a space: Soul BaringJabizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09477762880791981559noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-6259448138758083922013-01-30T16:48:04.908-08:002013-01-30T16:48:04.908-08:00Of course, the more vulnerable the posts are, the ...Of course, the more vulnerable the posts are, the more comments it gets. However, I don't feel any pressure, I don't think that only vulnerable posts has more value in being posted. I mean, no one expects just one person to comment in every single posts, that would just be insane. I am not really the type of person that shares secrets online, where everyone can just take a look at it, but in my opinion, posting what you choose to post would have more value than posting something someone else wants. Takayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241201941558629990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-30627503296325616902013-01-30T16:42:28.461-08:002013-01-30T16:42:28.461-08:00I never have actually had a thought on what you ha...I never have actually had a thought on what you have said, but I have realised while reading, that I love to share my thoughts, deep and shallow, I cannot share them on facebook, because it is all about photos and short posts that mostly do not make sense. I like facebook, but facebook turns my real online identity into a fake online identity. But blogger and blogging, make me seem very comfortable in writing long paragraphs and sharing lots of my thoughts. There can be pressure in sharing the vulnerable, kids want this attention from many people, so they share thoughts, thoughts that may be used against them in peer pressure or bullying. But if you are strong inside, then you will know the right thing. Not all deep thoughts that are shared are used for bullying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-89037314200578656322013-01-29T22:42:36.489-08:002013-01-29T22:42:36.489-08:00I think there is a reason why I thought that way b...I think there is a reason why I thought that way before, but it's not your words. Maybe it's because of the post you showed us months ago about socializing that made me a bit stressed, and I tried to be deep and something like that even in my game review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-58287252334757317202013-01-29T22:28:55.384-08:002013-01-29T22:28:55.384-08:00I don't post any confessional posts and now i ...I don't post any confessional posts and now i feel much better after looking at this that my idea was better than what i thought it was. Well i also feel that soul baring posts are good but that not all that mr Raisdana likesShubham Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682985666117961014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-6006762151052454182013-01-29T03:29:37.788-08:002013-01-29T03:29:37.788-08:00I am afraid I am not clued in on what type of blog...I am afraid I am not clued in on what type of blog posts are shared or get noticed in the school blogging community. However, it seems to me that there could be a certain expectation from the student to conform to some idea or plan when writing a blog post. For instance, I know that there are some students who don't blog actively.Despite constant reminders and encouragement to write a post, you sense some hesitancy. Maybe the blog post written is not profound or anywhere near vulnerable, maybe it is just an observation or a hilarious recall of some incident. That is when I wonder if there are certain expectations that have been set by the teachers to conform to a certain idea or expression. Maybe I am wrong.Arthihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04899772959137989987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-66680174968490300802013-01-29T00:32:31.353-08:002013-01-29T00:32:31.353-08:00I don't feel that you are making us write very...I don't feel that you are making us write very deep soul bearing posts about ourselves.I think that the more vulnerable the post is the more popular it is and the more it is shared and I think that is what drives people to share such personal deep posts. I can understand why someone would want to post a soul bearing post about themselves they may feel that they have no other place to share this information. I think anybody who wants to post such posts are aloud to and it is up to them what they want to put up on the internet. Indiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16506696814257300472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-14083661250549321142013-01-28T16:56:04.473-08:002013-01-28T16:56:04.473-08:00I think that vulnerable, soul baring posts are fan...I think that vulnerable, soul baring posts are fantastic, if you are comfortable with sharing them online and can deal with the possible repercussions. They are encouraged but they are also not the only posts that get recognition or attention. There is room for any type of post, but there is also appreciation for deeper posts and I think that this is something really special. If blogging is a person's preferred form of expression, then so be it. I don't see myself completely bearing my soul anytime soon, but I know that if I want to there is a safe space for me do it in. I also understand that not only is it okay... it may even be applauded.Aditihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09665573479393551856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-29806230903365655782013-01-28T16:20:54.086-08:002013-01-28T16:20:54.086-08:00No, it doesn't seem like you are demanding us ...No, it doesn't seem like you are demanding us to write "soul baring" and deep posts. In class although not as often now, you talk about the importance of making the blog a personalized space. Some people feel the need to express themselves through a vulnerable or emotionally charged blog post, some don't. However, since through personal preference you tend to gravitate towards those types of posts, they are usually highlighted in class. This might put pressure on the other 20 people who are either not blogging or don't feel the need to express themselves like that. However, one of the flaws of the human race is that we all look for recognition and in that quest some people feel that they need to blog like that in order to receive it. James L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16767698640425747474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-40294812785572348672013-01-28T16:19:49.228-08:002013-01-28T16:19:49.228-08:00I agree with what Pavitra and Solal have mentioned...I agree with what Pavitra and Solal have mentioned previously. More often posts which have an emotional value are given more importance than posts which are just about something you came across on the internet and want to share. I have also noticed that you don't always feel like writing a blogpost with a really deep meaning, but you just feel like sharing something as random as a recipe for some amazing cupcakes you baked over the weekend. Not to say that emotional posts are not good, of course they are and sometimes they even help you open up but we should recognize some other ones too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-50326203771222883632013-01-28T16:19:37.258-08:002013-01-28T16:19:37.258-08:00I feel that you have been very supportive in stude...I feel that you have been very supportive in students blogging about many diverse topics, be it their interests, gaming or sports. However, it is sometimes felt that more emphasis might have been placed on posts that express the lives of students and their inner thoughts, which unintentionally might discourage some students from posting, because behind their head they have the feeling that since their writing style does not really embrace vulnerability and sentimental value, will not be shared and seen by many people. This is not to say that the posts that have been shared are all sentimental or about vulnerable students, or that the posts that have been shared are "not as good", as that is not the case. I feel that the posts shared are superbly written and deserve to be seen by a wide range of people, however to encourage more students to write more often, maybe posts from different people and a more diverse range of topics should be shared, which might also in turn increase the self esteem of students, and encourage them to write about what they really want to write about, and not write about a certain topic just because they want to be heard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-85391440573378397222013-01-28T16:19:32.558-08:002013-01-28T16:19:32.558-08:00I do feel that the vulnerable posts are the one...I do feel that the vulnerable posts are the one's that are more popular. I feel that only posts that are really touching, inspiring, and creative is actually shared with other people. Otherwise, If your post isn't as great as someone else's your post isn't shared. Of course, I do understand that sometimes, posts can be improved upon and aren't the best. But I do feel that everyone has this one great post they will be proud of, and if they are proud of it they should be shared. Sometimes I feel that long posts aren't much valued as short ones. I remember writing a story, and but I dont think I got any views on it, only one or two comments. I feel quite put-down, because I know I spent my whole saturday writing it, and then I check it a few weeks after, and it hardly has any views. There has been only ONE post of mine where I actually got a comment from another teacher- and this is because I tried to write in a style that was a bit more vulnerable, and something 8th graders could easily connect to. I feel some class members get more popularity than other's because what they write does have quality, but I think every single one of our blogs has something to do vulnerability. They should hence be shared. <br />This is one quote" The purpose of blogging is not to bare your soul in some kind of open online diary or journal. The purpose of blogging is to share your voice with a community." But what if you want your voice to be heard, but it isn't given much importance as other's? <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-69229497477002161492013-01-28T16:16:03.241-08:002013-01-28T16:16:03.241-08:00I think this problem with vulnerability isn't ...I think this problem with vulnerability isn't the case with me. I find it easier to express myself and who I am online on my blog than actually sitting down with someone and telling them who I am. My writing sort of reflects who I am as a person and I also find it easier and less embarrassing to share my writing online with other people. I am thankful for the system and (because I am I natural introvert) I like it a lot. If course, it's always difficult for someone to express themselves in a vulnerable way, but sometimes they can't decide if they want to share it in person or online, when you know who's listening or when anyone can see it but they're anonymous. Sarah Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043827185438086760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-5257740020275022932013-01-28T16:12:20.435-08:002013-01-28T16:12:20.435-08:00Hi Mr.R,
I agree with Solal that the vulnerable p...Hi Mr.R,<br /><br />I agree with Solal that the vulnerable posts emphasize themselves. Once in a while, It's nice to share a post you really connected with but people also enjoy interesting posts like a cool video, art, writing or anything like that. I think that it was pretty well balanced when you were posting the weekly blogging updates as there was a variety of genres of posts, spread across the grades. <br /><br />Recently, I have noticed that you have been sharing a lot of the rants, and posts about vulnerability, bubbles, shells, and introverts. I think that if you connect with the post, you can share it. However, we should all keep in mind that blogging is not about having our post recognized by the teacher. That is not the main goal. Blogging is to share your voice with the world and communicate with others. Write what you feel like writing and if you get recognized, good for you but that is not the ultimate goal.Pavitrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14053414640915011765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5846801835840472827.post-23022547847991441332013-01-28T15:16:08.806-08:002013-01-28T15:16:08.806-08:00I think you share posts about various topics, such...I think you share posts about various topics, such as the one about mine craft or the post about football. However, I feel like there is emphasis on sentimental and vulnerable. I think this is an impression and not a fact, because sentimental seems to really mark me as a person and is something that I think about for days afterwards, whereas someone's amazingly written story or someone's superb video may blow you away while watching or reading it, but it won't resonate like an emotional post would. So I think that you should start posting those regular posts about highlights that you have read again, because everyone loved reading those. I think that you don't put too much emphasis on vulnerable posts; they emphasize themselves (if that makes sense...)Solal Bauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558094487141379650noreply@blogger.com