tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post923163415158795471..comments2024-03-15T04:46:41.313-04:00Comments on Perennial Passion: Please STOP the Blog "Awards"Diana LaMarrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11324428666401187803noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-56266009828955780972007-08-19T15:21:00.000-04:002007-08-19T15:21:00.000-04:00You know I agree with you 100%. I referred to it a...You know I agree with you 100%. I referred to it as the Blog Award Pyramid Scheme for Schmucks!!Sissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03714196104526604635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-15715708263299421372007-08-13T09:41:00.000-04:002007-08-13T09:41:00.000-04:00Oh Zoey, you could so think of 100 things! :)I had...Oh Zoey, you could so think of 100 things! :)<BR/>I had so much fun reading this post!!! You've stated my feeling exactly, but I couldn't have said it as well as you (so I didn't). I'm flattered by the compliment bestowed by good blogging friends, and wouldn't want them to think I was unappreciative, but yes, enough already with the awards! <BR/>An occasional meme is a fun way to learn more about each other, but too many just becomes a chore! (and you're right about the 100 things..LOL).<BR/>I didn't pass on my last award...just said thank you and left it at that. I felt rather bad mannered doing so, but now I feel better. Thanks for saying what so many of us would've liked to :)Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-14952493140427406402007-08-12T05:57:00.000-04:002007-08-12T05:57:00.000-04:00Karen, I think a big wide-opened mouth would make ...Karen, <BR/>I think a big wide-opened mouth would make the perfect banner!<BR/><BR/>sometimes I think I should just keep silent!<BR/><BR/> Do you REALLY read all 100? I know I could never even think of 100 things about anything that I liked.Diana LaMarrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324428666401187803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-69147668283393528852007-08-12T00:07:00.000-04:002007-08-12T00:07:00.000-04:00You may have noticed that I received awards from t...You may have noticed that I received awards from the same blogger and acknowledged them briefly but didn't pass anything on. That's because I feel (and have always felt) the same way you do, but I am not comfortable expressing it outright as you have. <BR/><BR/>[Please accept my "Outspoken Blogger" award forthwith and oh yes, you must nominate 10 others, and why not design your own button while you are at it.]<BR/><BR/>But, unlike you, I have to admire someone who can actually come up with a "100 Things" post, and if I am interested in the person I <I>will</I> want to read it (because, if I am interested in the person it means they are a good writer and will have come up with a good post).Philosophical Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06158346138596472638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-26131269251590112612007-08-11T16:54:00.000-04:002007-08-11T16:54:00.000-04:00Oh, you guys are all wonderful! I was so afraid to...Oh, you guys are all wonderful! <BR/><BR/>I was so afraid to click on the comments to see what you all said. I thought maybe I would be shunned forever for saying what I said!<BR/><BR/>Pea, you are so darn sweet that <BR/>EVERYONE wants to shower you with awards. What in the world could you possibly have received today? <BR/>LOL.<BR/><BR/>Susie, I did notice that you acknowleged your latest award, but did not elaborate further. I notice many doing that. I felt that maybe they, too, were thinking enough is enough. <BR/><BR/>Dianne, I am so glad that you feel that way about me! It means so much. I certainly don't want you to take my post the wrong way. You are one of my oldest and best blogging friends!<BR/><BR/>Betty, WELCOME! I hope you stop by again.<BR/><BR/>Alice, I am glad to see that you are back in the blogging world because I have missed you!<BR/><BR/>Suzy, <BR/>Thank you. I just knew other had to feel the same way.<BR/><BR/>Jean, Thank you, too! Your comment makes me feel so much better.<BR/><BR/>lostroses,<BR/>You kill me! LOL.Diana LaMarrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324428666401187803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-68603673200563712042007-08-11T16:42:00.000-04:002007-08-11T16:42:00.000-04:00Zoey, I hereby give you the "Miss Congeniality Blo...Zoey, I hereby give you the "Miss Congeniality Blogger Award". Ha ha, I feel the same way. I kind of liked nominating people for that one that circulated in late spring but all of a sudden there were a whole bunch being "awarded" to various blogs and I had no idea where they were coming from. So, yeah, enough already.LostRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-8501951586738378622007-08-11T16:03:00.000-04:002007-08-11T16:03:00.000-04:00I remember when I use to make web pages (7-8 years...I remember when I use to make web pages (7-8 years ago) and that was when the 'awards' seen to start. I remember having to have a page just for them. <BR/>I'm not given that many, but the last one was given to my by one of my bestest blogger/stitcher pals and she said nice things about me. As Jean did, I passed it on to you and a few others who are nice and that I have known a while who comment a bunch and who I admire. <BR/>I'd like to see some awards from legit blogging sites, not just from someone who knows how to make buttons. I guess the intentions deep down are good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-79116137930544893122007-08-11T14:39:00.000-04:002007-08-11T14:39:00.000-04:00I agree with you too! I did pass on my "nice" awa...I agree with you too! I did pass on my "nice" award but pass it on to people who always comment on my blog. I felt good to get it but it doesn't mean much when you realize everyone ends up with at least one. Some were passing is on to 8 people. I guess the only way to stop it is to quit passing it on. Thanks for saying what a lot of us feel, Zoey!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06582928041599976211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-63844550840873913112007-08-11T14:34:00.000-04:002007-08-11T14:34:00.000-04:00Well said Zoey, I'm not a blogger, I just read the...Well said Zoey, I'm not a blogger, I just read them and comment here and there, but I agree with you..too many blogger awards!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-59914334720258012122007-08-11T12:39:00.000-04:002007-08-11T12:39:00.000-04:00Although I've received many of these awards and pa...Although I've received many of these awards and passed it back to a few, I agree with you in concept. The value of an "award" becomes very diluted when it is necessary to pass it to a given number of people. I do enjoy the memes from time to time, but have stopped tagging anyone specifically. <BR/>The last several awards I was given, I just thanked the giver and didn't nominate anyone. <BR/>There's no end in sight though!<BR/>xoSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-28194017675104042362007-08-11T12:18:00.000-04:002007-08-11T12:18:00.000-04:00I understand where your coming from with so many a...I understand where your coming from with so many awards floating around..when there's so many, the value of an award disappears.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650696130681003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-79074287032451748592007-08-11T10:53:00.000-04:002007-08-11T10:53:00.000-04:00You mean I can't show you my new award I just won?...You mean I can't show you my new award I just won???? lol I understand completely what you're saying here...every time I've been given an award, I feel very uncomfortable because I didn't start blogging to be in a competition. I just love blogging, period! I absolutely hate having to choose just a few people to pass them on to. I've also noticed that there are awards coming in left and right...I get told I've won one and I had no idea it was even around! Also, as you said, by the end of the day, pretty much everyone has been given the award!! I don't know if they'll ever stop completely, though, bloggers just seem to love having them. xoxCarole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735463.post-63898884416885683532007-08-11T06:23:00.000-04:002007-08-11T06:23:00.000-04:00One of the best things about blogs is that you can...One of the best things about blogs is that you can usually say what you think about a subject and most people will read it and either agree or disagree, and leave it at that. Therefore you should feel no trepidation in speaking your mind about 'awards', Zoey.<BR/><BR/>I've had several months of almost no blogging and reading even less, so I've been a bit surprised at this new trend, the allocation of awards. I can see that it could get a bit like the 'pass this on to 5 people and return to sender' emails.<BR/><BR/>I really think if someone enjoys a blog, then a comment to that effect can be just as pleasing.<BR/><BR/>But gee whiz, Zoey, do you have to make it so hard for the rest of us by always creating such great patchwork projects, working full time AND having a fabulous garden? I don't think I can stand to visit anymore .....lol.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901064145483995261noreply@blogger.com