Comments on: Who I am with respect to blogging

By: Nollywood Forever

Nollywood Forever — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:40:43 +0000

I know the feeling… I think that the longer you have been blogging then the more cautious you feel about meeting people in case what they esxpect of you is not what you are. In the beginning there are no expectations you are what you are but naturally people build expectations after a while and that can be scary!

By: Seye Kuyinu

Seye Kuyinu — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:29:52 +0000

THE IMPRESSION THIS BLOG GIVES OF YOU: TRUTH. You are really open…and gentle! (THATS CONTRARY SHA!…the GENTLE PART.lol)

By: ShonaVixen

ShonaVixen — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:02:03 +0000

Only saw this today..lol!! The few bloggers I have allowed into my life outside Blogville are all GREAT!!!
I actually meet them on via email/facebook first..so take away the ‘awkwardness’ and well I see it as networking too because so much more happens beyond our blogs!!
I have a wall with Blogville where I keep most of my private life private…well wiv just the peak into my life on my last post…and I really don’t mind what perception folks have of me because heey…lol..

By: Bibi

Bibi — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:35:40 +0000

i deff understand this. i have a lot of friends who are also bloggers and we all know who is who so if i tell a lie, i’m afraid they’ll expose me. so much of anonymity abi? true word though and FIRST TIMER.

By: RocNaija

RocNaija — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:38:25 +0000

I’m not saying not to have any expectations at all.. That’s inevitable.. I’m pretty much saying “don’t raise your hopes..”
Avoids any uncomfortable moments.. ;)

By: Original Mgbeke

Original Mgbeke — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:09:34 +0000

I guess I’m not anti the concept of meeting bloggers because I have been active on a Naija forum where I ended up meeting a lot of the forumites (if that is a word). My blog isn’t very personal either so I wouldn’t feel exposed per se. At the same time, I’m also not actively on the hunt to meet bloggers. If it happens cool, if not no shakings.

By: Geebee

Geebee — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:12:17 +0000

GNG. . . First time here and i’m loving it. I quite agree with you and most. It’s very easy to develop a definite mindset about a blogger based on the content of their blog. . . A wrong judgement in most cases. For instance, i have a defined mindset on Afrobabe and Miss D.M. lol. A unique thing about the e-world is the fact that it allows you be anything you want to be. On your blog you could even become the direct opposite of the real you. You get to write about your wildest fantasies and actually star in them. . . an impossibility in the real world. On meeting bloggers, I really dont think its a big deal so long as you keep your mind open and not expect to see Superman or Wonderwoman. . . Generally though, online friendships and relationships tend to work out best when kept online. There are exceptions sometimes though.

By: THIRTY+

THIRTY+ — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:43:15 +0000

Well I have known of you from your other blog and not until recently did I tie the two people together. I was like it’s a lie you mean verbosity (that is one thing that sticked from the other blog and that was my name for you) and GnG are the same people.

Like someone said above all else to thine own self be true.

By: jabez

jabez — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:44:10 +0000

Well, blogging has given me great friends so far. i never thought i’d meet people whom i could connect with. i just wanted to write down my thoughts. Blogger friends are BONUSES turning to REAL TREASURES. you’re one.

By: mpb

mpb — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:32:48 +0000

Hmm interesting, I have never really fantasized about meeting any bloggers ‘cos i love the anonymity of blogville. I think blogs give a reflection of a slice of one’s personality. It’s funny ‘cos even if I met you and you were aloof, withdrawn, barely said anything to me, etc I’d still think you were COOL just ‘cos your blog is cool and those thoughts came from inside you.