After researching for some time on the posts in SC, I realised that only frivolous/trivial posts get the most views and comments, like which way should the toilet roll be flagged, penile piercings, etc etc. Good jokes, posts on social issues, political controversies get just a cursory glance. Tell me fellow SCasters, is this the SC that we know?????
Susmaryosep posted on Jun 20, 2007
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lfbno7 said on Jun 20, 2007....
i noticed that too. i was thinking the same thing. -
Zayda said on Jun 20, 2007....
What's frivolous to one person may not be to another, though. -
BrenneeLee said on Jun 20, 2007....
I agree with Zayda on this one. To each his own.
Some would say this topic is just as frivolous as any other.
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MissMimi said on Jun 21, 2007....
I agree that certain types of posts get more comments, like the ones you mentioned. But I don't think they're trivial. I think it pulls the community closer to gether when they're asked questions about themselves. We can share the things that are the same about all of us, as well as the differences between us.
It depends though on what you want out of a blog site. You're right, I have not seen a huge amount of philosophical or political debate going on here. There are a lot of blog sites where there is, it just maybe isn't SoulCast.
I can tell you I'd much rather tell you which way I roll the toilet paper, than get involved in some of the hair-pulling fights going on around here lately.
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Susmaryosep said on Jun 21, 2007....
maybe nothing is frivolous, but the 'good' topics deserve dissertation too? :-)) -
lfbno7 said on Jun 21, 2007....
boy, do you back up easily (smile). only playing. btw, how did you choose your name susmaryosep? -
Susmaryosep said on Jun 21, 2007....
Ifbno7,
What do you mean by 'back up easliy'.... and only playing??/ Do you mean I am bacla?? hahahahah. My name is chosen from a pilipino exclamation. If you read the post, Why did we choose our SC names, I have explained it there. If you are not Filipino, I will explain it again, pending your reply to my comment.... Thanks friend, but I am still unsure how come I back up easily! hahahahaha Maybe you meant that i write 'diplomatically' and use the 'back hand slapping' technique. Then I agree wholeheartedly Cheers!
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lfbno7 said on Jun 21, 2007....
you were calling the toilet paper post frivolous, which of course it is, and then zayda said what is frivolous to one person may not be to another, which is true but you still have the right to call it frivolous because it is, and then brennee lee agreed with zayda, and then miss mimi said she doesn't think the posts are trivial, and then you said maybe nothing is frivolous, and then i said you back up easily because you backed off your original point. and you asked me what i meant.
to continue this story, suzan and williams alfarouk then said that their father died, leaving behind 18 million dollars, and they were anxious to give you two million of it with no risk to yourself, in order to enable them to get at the rest, and they are eager to come to your country and study, wrapping their whole little internet scam in religious words.
coincidentally, last night mr alfarouk's spirit came to me in a dream and said that he never owned a shipping company, he never possessed 18 dollars much less 18 million, and that his children suzan and williams alfarouk are a pair of liars and con artists.
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Actorguy said on Jun 21, 2007....
Hi susmaryosep: I've only been here a couple of weeks and when I first arrived there was a lot of flaming and personal attacks going on. I'd much rather read about toilet rolls than read that.....although I did enjoy Sithborg's rant - it was hilarious.I wrote a post about antisemitism in Shakespeare. It didn't get a lot of comments (as I expected) but the ones I did get were intelligent and informed (as I was hoping). Yesterday I read doglips' entire post and I was riveted.....that boy can write! The comments at the end of that blog were filled with love and understanding. I read lots of serious posts and generally don't leave a comment because I don't know the person and don't feel qualified to contribute.I guess what I'm trying to say is that there is lots of "frivolous" stuff here, but there's also lots of painful and "important" stuff. So far, I really enjoy the mix.Except for the spam in the middle of your blog.....that kinda pisses me off! -
Susmaryosep said on Jun 21, 2007....
Ifbno7,
I was just teasing you!! Did you find out the reason for my name yet???:-))
Actorguy,
thanks for the informative comments..You really did some serious reading. I am too old for that, anything not less than humoruos, or riveting, I treat them asfrivolous, hahahah. And you are right, that Susan123 is the classical 'Nigerian" scams, and i have deleted the comment. If it comes back, I will block it. Thanks again for posting here.... Don't fail to come back often hahaha
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silverwhisper said on Jun 21, 2007....
honestly: yes, it's the SC that i know. the weightier subjects often get few comments because they take more time to absorb.
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skald said on Jun 21, 2007....
I like to read sincere posts but no politics I can read aboud them in the papers. -
missb said on Jun 21, 2007....
Sus,
I agree with you. But i can understand the reason behind it (trivial post).
I suppose it's much easier to respond to trivial posts than "serious" ones. For one, it takes more time to read and more time to respond.
With trivial posts, we can just read fast and respond fast.
Ps: Like what Ed said :)
Cheers!
B
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Eilan said on Jun 21, 2007....
SoulCast is what we make of it. -
mobil said on Jun 21, 2007....
Surveys, that's what's hot here Sus. Coke or Pepsi, gets fifty responses.
I wouldn't say it's frivolous, more kinda sad and a sign of the times. We
are sad little people here, hey, do you like Coke or Pepsi?
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MoonMommy said on Jun 21, 2007....
"posts on social issues, political controversies get just a cursory glance"
Wrong on mine - my most viewed is about Atheism in America. 2nd to my post on Abortions and my newest on Circumcision all highest viewed. -
copsunited said on Jun 21, 2007....
Some of the more mindless bloggers are always trying to build readership with simple minded shit and then some bloggers put up Newspaper articles and even others add political shit. Can't you just tell us about yourselves and a day topic?
How many tampons do you use during your typical period?
How much tooth paste is too much toothpaste?
What kind of underarm deodorant do you use?
Do you use industrial strenght pussy protectors?
Does as much rain on your head as does on your ass?
What do you think of Stinky sticks burning in the trash?
Damnation.....oops..fucknation..I am so sick of this shit I want to puke.
Ahhhh....my cat got eaten by a fucking buzzard this morning..
Fifteen freaking comments..AWWW ..so sorry low life creature living in a trailer house and no money for bird shot. I know how it was \when my neighbor bar-b-que'd my little princess cat...
FUCKKKKKKKKKKK...get some topics..quit with the polls already....
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paidinblood said on Jun 21, 2007....
cops: lol, as always. :D
It's sad really. It's probably because it's easier to respond to shallow little things like "how much toothpaste is too much toothpaste": when it drips somewhere near your fly that it actually looks like you got off with your pants on; as opposed to deeper posts like "atheism in America", people need more time to respond, some might not pull through in responding at all...
Much respect.
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gotanitchtowrite said on Jun 21, 2007....
aren't we all here just to wind down? relax a bit, and see what others think about frivolous topics! ;)
Anyhow one of the reasons I don't go to my usual spot, a forum I've been a member to for several years now, is that I've got tired of the same shit, over and over again. That doesn't happen here much. Then again I've not been here that long either!
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evil_twin said on Jun 21, 2007....
Easy questions and polls get a lot of responses simply because it's easy to answer them. There usually isn't much thought that goes into the comment. That's why everyone seems to post on them. It takes two seconds to say, "my favorite color is blue." Or whatever.
But there are a lot of other things being posted here that get comments. It just depends on what you post, whether or not people are going to feel compelled to comment. Tricky subjects, politics and really painful, personal posts are sometimes hard to think of anything to say.
-evil_twin LA
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destinydiva said on Jun 21, 2007....
hmmmmm do i leave a big long rant..... or say nothing at all..............
~nothing at all
Destiny x
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Eilan said on Jun 21, 2007....
Why would you lump jokes and social/political issues together? Jokes seem pretty frivolous to me. Or is it that you post a lot of jokes and no one's reading them, hence this blog entry? -
Susmaryosep said on Jun 21, 2007....
Well this post just proves something; frivolous topics DO get more 'airtime'. thanks all my SC friends, sure appreciate them. And Eilan, yes, humor seems not to be so appreciated here.. I am also particular about too much toothpaste being used, and I make sure it's squeezed from the bottom of the tube upwards :-)) . Cops united, yup some topics are 'shitty'
Thanks everyone!
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Zayda said on Jun 21, 2007....
Susmary: People have such vastly different senses of humor that it's hard to gauge how joke blog posts will go over. And well, the poll posts, I think Mimi hit on something when she said that some of them really give us some insight to the other bloggers here, which is always interesting--at least it is to me.
Honestly, one of my favorite poll posts from my own blog was my tuna salad one because it gave me such interesting insight into the various ways that people made their tuna salad and what they put on their tuna salad sandwiches. Plus, it gave me some new ways to try tuna salad myself. -
Susmaryosep said on Jun 22, 2007....
Zayda,
Yes it's true, what you have said, and if all guys have the same views and tastes, we wil be like zombies... BTw, I still believe all the comments about you, that you are beautiful..... :-))
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destinydiva said on Jun 22, 2007....
well I'm no marketing guru but I'd guess if the posts referred to as 'frivolous' are the only ones being read/commented on......then they are the type of posts the majority like to read and feel they can comment on.....
A lot of you seem to have issues with not getting comments...
I believe in karma what you give is what you get returned..... maybe try giving more?.....
A simple question... yes..posted in hope of a response.... allows for insight in to personalities .... most dont just say yeah.... I eat tuna sandwhiches they explain why...they give a little of themselves without opening their soul fully.... so they are more comftable with that..... thats how I am anywayz... I read a lot of the 'heavy posts' and have to go away and think about it, I cant just give an instant reply..besides, I'm not sure I'm ready to reveal that much of myself just yet...I'm happy to share my favourite music...film...sexual fantasies ..whatever.... i know from my posts alone....the heavier ones (tho I havnt been too deep yet...) have few comments.....the light hearted ones, the questions..the fun and games...are the ones that spark of banter and friendly comments ...a chance to get to know people a little better..... those types I find get more comments....
So anywayz...my point is...the frivolous topics.....are a nice way to interact... meet people ...without being to revealing. I like how it is .. :-)
And it seems I'm one of many many newbies....... maybe once we settle in we'll start opening up a little more on the heavier topics?? I braved sharing my thoughts on circumcision yesterday.... and as soon as the countdown for editing ran out I instantly felt vulnerable... so for now, I think I'll stick to the frivolous posts :-)
oh and I love the real life novels...like evil twin....and doglips.... they have loadsa comments.... again...I dont have to reveal to much of myself by replying to them....
well anywayz.... thats all i got to say about that........... :-)
cops ..???....you started off so well...then you blew it again right at the end with a personal atttack!!!! (you can't shout at me btw......I adopted ya as my hobby and ya agreed to it.. you said go right ahead.....so....so ....be nice :-) ....and ermmmm......uh...I'm in hiding again..lol) :-)
Destiny x
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destinydiva said on Jun 22, 2007....
ps..... I dont think this post is frivolous......its quite revealing...its one that makes me feel vulnerable after the edit timer runs out.... and hey...its got loadsa comments :-)
see all us newbies just need to break in gently...so we dont feel vulnerable....
so keep the frivolous!!!!! (protest march anybody?? I'll make some signs..keep the frivolous..... keep the frivolous......lol)
Destiny x
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Susmaryosep said on Jun 22, 2007....
Being frivolous, is not so frivolous after all!! I am glad. . . .
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copsunited said on Jun 22, 2007....
NOT a FRIVOLOUS post at all. It was right on the mark.
I want to know..would you rather lick an innie..or an outie?
Do you use clear nail polish on you over grown huge ugly toes..or paint them with the new Wagners Wide spray?
If you had to choose between being bald or being impotent..which would you chose?? Huh...would you say...I wouldn't give a fuck?
What is better the ribbed condoms or the reservoir kind? Two drops or three.
How do you like the "French Tickler" opposed to using nothing at all?
If rubbers weren't invented..would you wrap a cock around your cock and children would be prevented?
If your 18 year old girl friend had a 38 year old mom that was a center fold Would you fuck em both> If so..one at a time..or make it a "family" affair.?
If you had a twelve inch dick and your SO could only handle 6 " of it...
Would you A. Forget about the sex thing?
B. Hope she was good at a hummer now and again?
C. Fold it in the middle and fucker her doubled and hope nothing split open?
If your such a good lover..why are you answering these stupid freaking questions and not out doing a knothole in the nearest tree?
I've got more polls cumming up..so stay tuned...
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ladyofspirit said on Jun 23, 2007....
Hi, I am new here, just finding my way around --I love the "fun" topics/polls/ whatever -- everyone can participate in those.I do notice that religious topics, (especially those with the Christian theme) get a lot of well-thought out comments -- love that. In the mainstream blog arena, you were ALWAYS flamed if you said you were a Christian, even if it was a very simple statement. If you were to go on some "mainstream" blogger's site & mention the Bible, you were judged "preachy" or "judgmental."Thank God I haven't seen any of that here.I think there is probably a balance here. It's just a matter of finding it.Then again, what do I know? I've only been here, like, 5 days! ; ) -
destinydiva said on Jun 24, 2007....
ladyofspirit.....welcome to soulcast :-)
you seem to have figured it out well in only 5 days!!! I agree.
Destiny x
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Susmaryosep said on Jun 24, 2007....
welcome ladyofspirit!! -
Susmaryosep said on Aug 08, 2009....
where is everybody???