Does it have to be something controversial to get people to respond?
The last six posts haven't gotten nearly the response of the seventh post.
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Monday, March 16, 2009
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I wouldn't say that blogs need to be controversial for people to respond. I just think that many people are focused right now on media "hot topics" instead of more important things you speak of. I also believe that many of the responses you get on your blogs are not from Mt. Oak members/atendees.
I don't know what it is, but I see where you're going with this one...
I guess it's our "humanness". That old flesh.
People are going to comment only on those posts that resonate with them, which strike a chord, or which provokes.
I'd actually be more encouraged than discouraged at the increased number of responses to controversial topics, it shows that people are caring about the society in which they live. When faced with a choice of discussing how we can make the world in which we live a better place on the one hand, and on the other a speculative discussion of what I think heaven is going to be like (or something equally abstract), I'm going to opt for the former every time.
To address a point Wes brought up, what does it matter if the responses are from Mount Oak members or attendees? When did this forum become so elite?
Michael
Not sure that was what Wes meant - it is not an elite blog - I think he was merely making the point that not all posters were from Mt. Oak - simple as that - thanks for the comments all!!!
In response to Michael.
The reason I spoke of the possibility of posts not all being from Mt. Oak is the fact that many folks who do not attend this church regularly may still read this particular blog. Many times Pastor Ray will post blog topics specific to a church message, event, person, etc. that a non Mt. Oak attendee will not have a comment for. Sorry if I cam across as an elitist, but that was not my intention.
Example:
If Pastor Ray posts a blog about how great Sundays message was, it would be pretty hard for someone who doesn't go to Mt. Oak to comment. Does that clear up my elitist remark?
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