all I know about weblogs
I learned from people are stupid
good taste is overrated
does anyone else hate the word "blog"? to me it sounds like someone vomiting.
write about what you know
i never did a weblog before because they all seemed like narcissistic masturbation to me. "i ate at this cool restaurant today" who gives a shit? plus, the world is messed up beyond words; it often seems like the only proper reaction is to curl into a fetal ball and weep. Who am i to share my pissant thoughts with real people who, if you trust People magazine, are busy sampling microbrews with their anorexic white friends? i think maybe i am special precisely because i know i am not special. but this salon thing seemed too good to be true - a guaranteed audience. if i write good stuff (which i haven't, yet), and they (you) keep coming back, i will have done something, if not worthwhile, then at least reasonable as proof that i am not a loser!
perform a public service
i'm doing this for my ego and, while page views help, nothing will stoke me like some clever feedback. if you want pithy, just ask! more funny? can do! i'm at your service - help me help you!
keep up with current events
i had such high hopes for this weblog ... now i am commenting on the news, like a younger and more hirsute version of David Letterman (who stopped being funny in 1989, 13 years before i did).
follow high standards
- when i post facts, i feel like it's worthy content
- when i post opinions/quasi-fiction, i feel like the post is not as worthwhile.
good work takes perseverance
i'm reading this page, and it doesn't seem any better than all the other nonsense weblogs out there. maybe two good para's but otherwise just adding to the noise. discouraged.
participate in the community
the uber-self-congratulatory weblog crowd reminds me of the same snooty art people duchamp was kidding about ("we are making history here, guys! group hug!") i've already been linked to 5 times by people i don't know, and because they linked to me i feel bad criticizing them. as this process continues i can see how you end up with a virtual L.A., where everybody has a kind and insincere word for everyone else. fuck that - let's put a stop to it right now.
keep your spirits high
blogs are for losers
so, once again, thanks joe
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