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Why don’t you write about the economy? Nobody is doing it (heh) and really we need more people telling us what’s going right, wrong and how we’re (not) fixing it. Even more, we really need more people who have no idea how the economy works to tell us how the economy is shaking down.
Opinions Are Like. . .
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Comments
12.04.08
Awesome! I completely agree. But, hey, isn't everyone always right? No one ever seems to think they're wrong. :)
12.04.08
The great thing about blogging is that anyone can say whatever they want. If some average Joe wants to ramble on about his idea of the economy he can. You don't have to read his blog if you don't want to. I'm surprised a blogger like yourself would write something like this. Right or wrong they can say what they want to and they shouldn't be discouraged from doing so.
12.04.08
Giving your opinion on any topic (like the economy) in a blog post is usually a waste of time. I say usually, because most opinions I end up reading just go along with the opinions of the real experts who wrote the original article in the Wall Street Journal or New York Times. If you're going to say the same thing as someone else, don't bother.
However, if you can put an opinion out that differs from the norm, or you can spin it in some new, and interesting way, then go for it. Even if you just relate the topic to your life, or your company or your career, it will make your opinion interesting enough to be worthy of a blog post.
12.04.08
This is a very interesting post that I enjoyed reading and I agree with many of your points!
I have a feeling some of the readers may be scared to leave their opinion after reading it though!
12.04.08
In keeping with my training (as I now envision it after reading your post!), here's how this post affects my life: it's relevant to my experience trying to find focus in the blogosphere. I really appreciated your format - simple, to the point, and immediately applicable.
And you're right, Nicole: my first impulse was to spout off my opinion! Good thing I'm on the right track now :)
12.04.08
@Anon 2 - Fair point. I will say that I blog within my competency most of the time. If you want a lecture on politics, psychology or the economy, I don't feel like I have anything interesting to add.
@Ryan - Exactly right. Wake me up when those posts are over.
@Nicole - You think so? I hope I am not discouraging comments. I am just saying be interesting and add something to the conversation.
@Kristin - Haha...you're killing me. :) If you've got a good opinion, you should share it! Good opinions are interesting and they add something new.
12.04.08
I totally agree with you Lance. I am overly tired of reading about what went wrong with the economy. The same way I don't want to read any more praise posts for Obama and how the world will change in 7 days once he gets into office officially. Speculation of things for which we think we understand but unfortunately most things are not as black and white as info on the internet can sometimes lead you to believe. Your opinion of things away from what was already speculated, definitely spices things up.
12.04.08
God bless you!!!! Let it Rip.
12.04.08
Lance-
To your point, I find that most people don't react well to opinions...especially if you're sharing an opinion about something that's outside of your area of expertise. People seem to react much better to recommendations based on data. You can also wait to share your opinions until someone asks for them.
Shawn
12.04.08
Good post.
Unfortunately if your advice were followed, virtually every blogger on this site would be shut down (at least the more pernicious ones). But you are right.
12.09.08
@Ryan Are you reading newspapers??? Wall Street Journal? New York Times? What? A Gen Y reading newspapers? Please say you are doing it online. :-)
That's ok. The only other two things Joe thinks you now need is a good paying job and a taste for strong, black coffee. http://www.plainjoe.com/how-to-tell-if-you-are-all-grown-up/
Welcome, at last, to the club. ;-)
12.19.08
Haha, too funny jrandom
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