The Problem with an Open Mind

[The Newswire]

So, I've told my web pals and reminded those with us since the print days about why I like eclectic content.

But there is a dark side to this approach when the internet is thrown into the mix and it knocks me totally off-kilter on what sorts of information to select to share with you all. The net is overwhelming.

There are so many people. So many of them probably have cool and interesting and...

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[One Eyed Cat]

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It is fairly natural for you to feel overwhelmed. It is difficult for me to filter the amount of information available. My blog never had more than 30K unique visits in a month, but I was even hesitant to pontificate. Another aspect is that people tend to misread a lot of text on the inet. I wish it was a generally accepted rule that this is not "prime time" (you have expressed this concern, which I believe to be valid). Believe me, it would be impossible for anyone to completely sift thru any genre.

Write when it strikes your fancy. Don't expect perfection when it comes to a specific interest. You are under no obligation. I operated from a much smaller niche. There was no way I could speak with authority on any of it. You just be reasonable with your expectations for your/others' writing.

OEC

[Nudemuse]

I feel the same way about the net sometimes. It's hard to know/find/be able to relate to like minded people when the sheer numbers are so overwhelming.

I don't know if I'd want to have your job. The options are as you said mind boggling.

[Mr Karl]

oh well, exploration of the world shows you how 'much' there is of it , and the 'crushing' bit, well it's like that max webster song......

besides your one hell of a good writer.......seriously

[Anarkey]

dude i love Max Webster ,,, first got turned on to him in 1979 or 1980 ,,, killer album

[Mirren]

I rarely quote shakespeare but I feel it apropos:

"This above all - to thyne own self be true, And it must follow, as night follows days, Thou canst not then be false to any man. " William Shakespeare

I have noticed you have been writing much more and I feel it's wonderful that you feel you want to write even more. It's a great way to express your feelings and if it touches someone else, all the better. You have your audience in the back of your mind as I am sure anyone in your position would. Though I feel you have to get beyond this a write for yourself. If someone gets it, fine, if not, that's alright too. You are one person, you do an exceptional job here. Forrest is there for you and I am sure he is quite inspiring. I would assume you two push eachother for the greater good. You just need to enjoy this more and not make it so agonizing. You've come a long way and to still be doing this in 2006, that's a testament to your longevity.