Hello I'm Rich Brown and this is my personal website and blog. I'm just your simple, average, down to earth, professional, out gay man and aspiring circuit boy, living in Phoenix, Arizona with a few things to say while trying to find my place among all the scary, conservative, religious nuts in this sick and twisted world.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Tough Crowd of Readers
I know that I always say I write for myself and blah.blah.blah but obviously I do care just a little about what people think since I'm obviously posting my shit all out in the open for everyone to read. I suppose I should just be glad that I don't have any psycho stalker readers yet (that I know of...) but I'm sure that's just a matter of time too.
What I am sort of baffled by, is the fact that I get 1000 hits a day here but yet usually only 1 or 2 comments on a good day. Man, you guys are a really tough crowd! What's going on here, none of you like to comment or is there just nothing worth commenting on? I'm not sure I really want to know that answer to that question.
I guess it's a good thing I'm not looking for social approval through my blog postings or else I'd be in a pretty deep depression right now! (And I'm not for the record, I'm still happy!) My blog is turning into more of a Photo Blog of my life and experiences these days rather then a running commentary of my thoughts and opinions and I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. Lately whenever I sit down to write something I think the post looks pretty damn boring without a personal photo, so I just don't bother, not to mention the fact that I haven't had too much on my mind to write about that's not event related, so that pretty much kills my drive for philosophical discussion.
Here's what I would really like to know from all the people that read my blog:
1 -- Why do you visit my blog? 2 -- What do you think is the best part of my blog? 3 -- What do think is the worst part of my blog? 4 -- Do you like the photos that I post? 5 -- What else would you like me to post or talk about? 6 -- If you could recommend any change to my blog, what would it be? 7 -- Any other comments or feedback?
My blog comments are open to everyone and have been for a while, so I'm just going to throw this out there to see how it goes. I'm seriously interested in some feedback here, although I can't promise that I'll actually change anything. Sorry that's my inner control freak speaking out.
[UPDATE 2006-04-26 2:52 PM] For any new visitors, sorry for the exam right off the bat ... for the rest of you, do it NOW or else I'm going to spank you all!
I read your blog to see what embarrassing pics of us you have posted from the previous weekend!! PS- I heard that Darin has Chad Fox duct taped in his trunk...
|______________________________________________________________________ posted by pretz @ Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:17:00 PM
I'm over here gabbin' at you all the time ('specially about when the hell you're both moving to Canada and getting married) but I'm still game for voicing my opinions, Rich. ;-)
1 -- Why do you visit my blog? I couldn't help myself, I started to like you back when. Also, I love your humour!
2 -- What do you think is the best part of my blog? When you write about your life, and I do enjoy your pictures.
3 -- What do think is the worst part of my blog? Honestly I don't think there's a "bad" thing about your blog. Except you don't have enough pics of the handsome Mr. Berg maybe. And maybe that you worry too much about what others think. You and your blog are fine just the way they are.
4 -- Do you like the photos that I post? Yes they're a hoot!
5 -- What else would you like me to post or talk about? See that's hard, because it's YOUR blog and you should be able to talk about any damn thing you want to. I guess if I have to answer with something, I'd say things about your life, your family, your job, your everyday life... and hopes and dreams, plans.
6 -- If you could recommend any change to my blog, what would it be? You have a hilarious sense of humour, so I guess I always love it when you make me laugh. I'm STILL waiting for the potty humour stories... that was a long time ago! LOL
7 -- Any other comments or feedback? Truly Rich, I like coming here for what it is now already. Anything you decide to do will still see me visiting here. Oh, and say no to blue hair! :-)
|______________________________________________________________________ posted by Jude @ Tuesday, April 25, 2006 7:28:00 PM
1 -- Why do you visit my blog? Because you are a super sweet guy, and I love reading your posts, and hearing about your day to day life
2 -- What do you think is the best part of my blog? You, your style, honesty, lack of attitude and well the pictures.
3 -- What do think is the worst part of my blog? Long periods of no postage (you were bad for a while!, that's why I haven't checked every day of late but that will change now).
4 -- Do you like the photos that I post? Yes very very much.
5 -- What else would you like me to post or talk about? I wouldn't change a thing.
6 -- If you could recommend any change to my blog, what would it be? Change? I can't think of a thing I'd change.
7 -- Any other comments or feedback? Yea keep up posting regularly!
:)
|______________________________________________________________________ posted by The Persian @ Wednesday, April 26, 2006 12:16:00 PM
Don't let'em get ya down. ;)
Your blog is fine, and everything a blog should be. The design rules too. I wish I knew how to design one, and personalize it like you have.
|______________________________________________________________________ posted by Michael @ Wednesday, April 26, 2006 1:10:00 PM
1--first visit. 2--Don't know yet. 3--*see above* Nothing so far. 4--Yes, White Party fotos are great. 5--sex. Everyone likes reading about sex. And recipes. And fashion tips are always appreciated. 6--fresh flowers always perk up a room. 7--I found you via Atari and the fact that you commented on his blog. I don't often go thru people's blog rolls, but will click on a blog if they've left a comment. I don't know why.
Seems like a great blog to me. Kudos.
|______________________________________________________________________ posted by jetboy747 @ Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:06:00 PM
Wow, I'm a new visitor ... and already there's a test.
It's like Sunday School all over again, I just don't have the answers.
I like what I like and I'll be back to like it some more.
|______________________________________________________________________ posted by Earl @ Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:21:00 PM
Well thanks! Sorry for the test on your first visit, it may be like Sunday School but at least it's not like Catholic School. There won't be anyone dressed up as a Nun smacking you on the wrists with a ruler around here ... unless you're into that sort of thing LOL.
Jude I know you're always leaving me comments, you and Pretz are my Canadian Fan Club. Luckily for me Pretz just lives up the street and bakes a pretty mean muffin.
Thanks to everyone who's commented so far, I'm up to 6 and that's including the new kids, how exciting for me. I'd still like to hear from more of you. :-)
|______________________________________________________________________ posted by Rich Brown @ Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:41:00 PM
OMG... I can't believe you're not a Virgo. SO high maintenance. :p
1. I visit your blog because I like to see what you've been up to and I like to keep updated with the AZ gang. That way, when I speak with you, I feel like I'm semi-versed in what's been going on.
2. I like the fact that you are fearless. You will post anything and everything. I'm not quite there yet.
3. I don't think there's anything that I hate about your blog. The link in those tiny boxes are kind of small, but that's just me.
4. Yeah, I love the photos you post. They're a lot of fun.
5. SEX, SEX, and MORE SEX! Could you have a monthly calender boy from Phoenix? If he's latin, even better. :)
6. Now that you've given me a bio on the friends page, I have no complaints.
7. I like your blog a lot. You do a good job with it, especially since you keep a busy schedule. You kind of inspired me to start blogging, so thanks man. Love you man... (am starting to cry here) Ok, maybe not.
You're the best. Looking forward to seeing you all in June!
MSC
|______________________________________________________________________ posted by SilentBob @ Thursday, April 27, 2006 12:12:00 AM
Oh I can't answer questions unless they are multiple guess. I'll just opt for the spanking instead. Blogs are interesting though to say the least. Lots of people read mine and don't comment. At one time it may have perplexed me, but really I am over it now. Just go on doing wht you are doing. It's your blog, and in essence your life so who cares if nobody comments or not? Perhaps they are just jealous. I originally started my blog in the hopes of changing one persons life out there for the better. I hope I have done that to someone.
|______________________________________________________________________ posted by Jeff @ Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:44:00 AM
