Open Thread
Published by deviousdiva July 3rd, 2006 in Personal.I have been so fortunate over the past year of running this blog that I have met an amazing array of people. Most of you I will probably never actually meet. Hopefully, some of us will. The recent addition of DD live has given me the opportunity to connect with some of you on a more personal level. I was having a wonderful conversation yesterday with a friend who follows this place and he gave me much food for thought. So I would like to ask you three questions… stemming from our chat.
To those of you who read but never comment (nothing wrong with that, I am just curious.)
Is there anything I can do that would induce you to participate in discussions? I would love to know who you are too. So, here’s a chance to de-lurk and give your opinions.
To those of you who read and comment.
Where would you like to see this blog develop? What are you interested/not interested in? Is there anything I can do better to stimulate discussion without it descending into insulting or hurtful ranting? I am open to all suggestions, constructive critisism and ideas. So fire away.
A final question to all of you.
What do you think about the idea of guest blogging? Has anyone got articles/stories on human rights issues in Greece that they would like to share? Again, any ideas or comments are welcome.
Looking forward to hearing from you and especially from the lurkers (this is seriously not an insult. It’s the bloggy term for people who read but do not comment)
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good questions, diva. since i’m mostly a lurker on your site, i’ll respond by saying that there isn’t really much you can do. my lack of commenting is mostly a lack of time to do so with any depth. i enjoy what you post, tho. and i really like your photo blogas a sometimes commenter, i’ll answer the second question with i’m mostly interested in seeing this as a place where you feel empowered, whatever that means for you.and i like the idea of guest blogging. not only does it provide some new content, but it also helps to liven an area up. unfortunately i don’t know much about Greece (except what i read here:).sorry i couldn’t make the last chat. it was a busy day. and i’ll be in chicago visiting my sister and some friends this thursday. but i’ll be here the following week!
Ditto (is that enough to de-lurk?)Be and do you, Devious D. That’s what we’re here to read.
Can we talk about male embodied faux lesbians? For years, I’ve believed I am a woman trapped in a male’s body but I love women. So, does that make me a lesbian or not? Could we discuss this?
Love your new look DD. I’m a lurker and don’t comment mostly because of time. And, btw (I’m not flirting, but) I always read your name as Delicious Diva for some odd reason! I agree with vegankid - it is your place of power.
Hi Sappho or not, I am sure some other people who visit and comment here have more expertise on this subject. I cannot even begin to answer your questions as I no little or no knowledge about it. Having said that I am very happy to host a dicussion here if people are interested. Perhaps DD live would be more useful in this situation? Let me know people.
Hi dykotomy, thank you for de-lurking. Now I get to discover your blog too! (do you mind if I link?). Delicious is good. Why didn’t I think of that?!
I read fairly regularly as time permits, but rarely comment as I feel myself too far removed from most of your posts, but pleas keep writing as you do because I find your posts very interesting and thought provoking…
Your blog is a real treasure. I say continue to use it as a tool to create and develop your own strong voice, then follow that voice wherever it leads you.
Thank you vegankid, G Bitch, BondBloke and Vibrating Liz for your words of support. I appreciate all of them. I know the material here on my blog covers issues that can seem removed for people that do not live here. Greece is often thought of as simply a holiday paradise. It is so much more than that. My main focus has been to highlight issues that affect us here too. I am hoping to perhaps expand to a guest blogger situation sometime soon. Perhaps a monthly post on the theme "This is not my country" from different people around the world. Any interest? I will be writing a post on this very soon.
Hi DD - would be honoured if you linked - I’m adding you!
dykotomy, glad to link to you and thanks for the exchange. I hope you will come to DD live at some point ? Thursday Nights. Details under "Chat".
well, i’m mostly a lurker here too, but mostly because i spend most of my time on your blog learning, as opposed to having an opinion. I’ve found your posts about immigration to be most helpful for me politically, but of course, you know i’m feeling ya on the woc level too–like vegan, i know nothing about greece, and spend a lot of time going, omg, if only we could some how create an international immigrant movment!!!!, because the issues between greeks immigrant community and the u.s.’s immigrant community are so similiar.
rock on mi amiga…
anyway, i also think that this should be your site of power, so i am especially glad that you have taken control of the comment space!!! that leaves more time for those of us who are learning to actually learn!!!!
As always, bfp, thank you. Your words mean so much.