Friday, August 08, 2008
Private?
For reasons that I will not go into, I am thinking of making this blog private. I really wanted it to be public--The goal was to help ALL moms see that it's not all peachy. Unfortunately, some people have started to gossip and, oh wait, I wasn't going to go there.
Should I go private? Please leave a comment with your opinion. Thanks.
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I admire your honesty and think a blog like this truly can help moms realize that they are not alone in their experiences. I'm sorry that some people are petty and insecure enough to gossip. That must feel terrible. I don't know if you should go private - for the sake of other moms, no. For your sake, unfortunately, maybe yes.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that this happened, Em.
I will tell you that Dad suggested that Rachel make her blog private just because it probably wasn't something she'd want potential employers & clients reading. If that's a concern for you, then, it should be private. Otherwise, do whatever you believe is the right thing to do. If people are going to gossip about you, they are going to find something about which to gossip whether your blog is private or public.
ReplyDeleteI love you, Sweetie!
I have mixed feelings about that as well. I think I'm going to make our blog private soon actually. Also for reasons I won't get into.
ReplyDeletegossip is for small minds and people with nothing better to do - leave this public - it is a great service
ReplyDeleteI really like public... It actually bugs me to see a blog of someone I know and try to link into it and it is private and I can't. BUT you need to do what is best for you. I don't think what other people are saying should dictate what YOU want to do with YOUR blog. GOod luck!
ReplyDeleteI've loved reading your blog posts - nearly every time I check in to read what you've written I find something extraordinarily relevant to what I have gone through, am going through, or will go through. I appreciate your honesty simply because so few people are honest about motherhood these days. What you decide, I wish you the best of luck, and if you decide to go private, I hope you'll let me continue reading your thoughts... :)
ReplyDeleteIf you do go private, send me an invite...I enjoy reading up on our Madison friends.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed reading your blog and I hope you'll keep it public but I understand why you are considering private.
ReplyDeleteIn my own blog I try to remain somewhat anonymous (I never allude to my full name or exact whereabouts or my family's whereabouts and very rarely post photos of myself) because I don't want employers connecting me with it and because I still have a slight fear of weird Internet stalkers.
Good luck making your decision!
Do whatever is best for you and your family. Forget about the close-minded people who have nothing better to do in their lives than gossip.
ReplyDeleteThere is absolutely nothing on your blog that you should be embarrassed or ashamed about. Nothing. On the contrary, I think your honesty is admirable and inspiring. Love you!!
Oh, don't go private! Unless, of course, you need to for your well-being and sanity.
ReplyDeleteYour blog helps my sanity! I think it's helpful to talk about the hard parts of life. Sometimes I feel stifled by people who tell me I should just share the positive (to be a good missionary, or for some other reason). It's certainly not healthy for me to keep mum, and it's also nice to read realistic descriptions of both the good and the bad in other people's lives. Otherwise, I know I'd feel like I was the only one who ever struggled!
Emily,
ReplyDeleteIt's junk when blogging isn't fun anymore. If you do go private...kudos to you, but please keep me on your list. I love reading your take on mothering as I can relate to a lot of your experiences!
Hey Emily,
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your blog! If you decide to go private, please send me an invitation to read it!
Thanks, Jenny
As long as I can get in and see what's going on with you guys, private is fine with me. I agree with Mona, however, that separate log ins for different links can get frustrating if you don't know what the log in is!
ReplyDeleteBut, if you think it would be better, do private.
Keep the posts coming, though! I love reading them!
I love reading your blog. You're so down to earth and to the point. But I can understand why you might want to make it private. Just as long as you invite me to read it, do what you feel is best! :)
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