I am thinking of getting out of the blog business.
I don't post much anymore. And few people come here looking for updates. And I feel quite powerless. And hosting this costs money.
Is ANYONE reading?
Does ANYONE care what I have to say about ANYTHING?
I do! But I understand about hosting costs... maybe look at free blog hosting like Blogger?
Posted by: Jim (Orbusmax) | Sunday, 21 March 2010 at 10:15 PM
Well if I do shut down, I can at least keep the archives posted for free. I may do that. I don't know. But I just don't really post anything new worth reading.
Posted by: Gullyborg | Sunday, 21 March 2010 at 11:11 PM
My honest opinion, Gully, is that you take 6 months off. Take a rest, see how you feel, then maybe see if you can get back to things in time for the elections.
In fact, I'll contact you soon about an idea I just had...
Posted by: Yomi Mizuhara | Monday, 22 March 2010 at 04:32 AM
Gully, I read everything you post. I have you on my feed reader, and I always read.
I'm on Blogger because it's free...and it's pretty cool now. But, do what feels right to you.
If you switch over, let me know, okay?
Posted by: Andy | Monday, 22 March 2010 at 06:21 AM
I just barley found you and added you to my google reader account. don't leave me now! :)
Wordpress is free and really good.
Posted by: Daryl | Monday, 22 March 2010 at 10:58 AM
Your call, but I have valued your content in the past. Quite a few of my favorite blogs are currently undergoing a little burnout. Maybe Yomi is right - take a bit of a sabbatical and reevaluate.
Posted by: Cactus Jack Poltroon | Monday, 22 March 2010 at 03:54 PM
Wordpress also hosts for free, and they have fun bloggy software.
Posted by: sarahk | Monday, 22 March 2010 at 11:02 PM
please check your comments, some of them are spams
Posted by: impotenta | Tuesday, 23 March 2010 at 05:48 AM
I read you each time you post. I second the recommendation to move to a free service such as Blogger. It's much better than it was a few years ago.
Posted by: kate1040 | Tuesday, 23 March 2010 at 11:57 AM
Currently going through a patch of activity that tends to cause a certain neglect of blogging.
So?
It's free. (For me.)
I have been adding some linked posts--basically relying upon the work of others--to present something new on my place.
There are original articles written, and in a shambles, but I simply must spend my time doing other things, rather than attempting to polish a piece. Or, even slap together a piece.
But, I usually check here daily. And, in the past, you've gone without posting anything for some fairly long pauses.
But, when you return, it's a nice addition to my day. Think about going to a free service and post whenever you wish. As the tempo of the political season increases, I'm sure you're going to be re-energized.
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Posted by: OregonGuy | Tuesday, 23 March 2010 at 02:00 PM
Gully, my son, I check and am sorely saddened when I find nothing. You are *such* a great source, but I know what you mean. I've been spending tons of time on FaceBook, where I know more people read me than on the blog. But I need to get back to blogging more, too.
Posted by: Di | Tuesday, 23 March 2010 at 10:22 PM
if you have any more comments, please read and post them on the post directly above this one, the post called "follow up."
Posted by: gullyborg | Wednesday, 24 March 2010 at 11:50 AM
Vishnu...is that you?
Posted by: One who used to read Liberal Larry | Friday, 23 April 2010 at 08:43 AM
Oh my goddess, yes it is!!!
Posted by: Gullyborg | Sunday, 02 May 2010 at 09:38 PM
No, I do not. I am a republican but you take it too far.
Posted by: MR | Monday, 03 May 2010 at 05:45 PM
and yet you still came here and chimed in... gosh, I feel so loved...
Posted by: Gullyborg | Monday, 03 May 2010 at 09:01 PM