Comments on: Blogging is Like….

By: Suburban Oblivion

Suburban Oblivion — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:40:34 +0000

Totally opposite the previous poster, I tend to say blogging is like therapy, but a hell of a lot cheaper! ;)

By: tantan hilyatana

tantan hilyatana — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:31:10 +0000

wow, so blogging is like 42 kinds of sense….
personally, blogging is like playing guitar ;)

By: Paul Evans

Paul Evans — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:31:48 +0000

I’d like to add my own analogy:

Blogging is like losing your sanity!!

I only say this because my first two weeks of setting up my blog has been one big headache. But I think it gets easier from now on??

Thanks for all the tips Darren. If I hadn’t read your post ‘Blogging is like watching grass grow’ I think I might have given up after my first few days!

By: John Harrigan

John Harrigan — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:53:51 +0000

Darren, I love your Blog for both its design and content. But I think you’ve got a list of “similies” and not a list of “metaphors.”

A similie and a metaphor are similar creatures but distinctly different. A similie is a comparison using “like” or “as.” Metaphors often us the word, “is.” Wikipedia explains the difference between the two under the content area for “metaphor.”

Best wishes for a wonderful new year of blogging.

By: Charles Lau

Charles Lau — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:13:17 +0000

Hi Darren, thanks for sharing my thoughts about Blogging Is Like Courting a Girl. Just had this idea while chasing a girl who is now my girlfriend… :)

I just find them so similar…

By: Sangesh

Sangesh — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:14:20 +0000

Sometimes you get some really weird stats.

Good to know it all.

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:22:52 +0000

Interesting that 6% of these have to do with food…

But then again, 21% have to do with sex, while 31% have to do with sports/leisure activities.

At least you know where are minds are!

By: Randa Clay

Randa Clay — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:35:29 +0000

Thanks for the mention Darren – interesting list! I wrote my Blogging is like Opera post as part of Liz’s metaphor project- definitely one of the most in interesting group writing projects of the year.

By: Small Business Marketing

Small Business Marketing — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:16:06 +0000

When do the withdrawal symptoms begin?

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:49:44 +0000

Man…blogging is like a lot of things…nice post, thoughtful.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:31:08 +0000

I have always felt blogging is like playing Simcity. The population is visitors and your funds are the results of ads. The more poeple you get to your site/city, the more taxes you get. Slow and steady progress will see your city grow over time. There are a lot of changes you can make to make your city more pleasing on the eye which encourages growth. Land which was once popular, needs to be regularly tweaked to keep the land valuable. The city has to offer plenty of fun things for people to hang around. Hopefully in 2008, I can afford to put in an airport. Finally, VisitorVille software will help you see your stats in Simcity mode. I haven't used it yet but it looks like fun.

By: Brandon J

Brandon J — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:26:50 +0000

I think that making money while blogging is like watching grass grow. I used to check my Google Adsense every 25 minutes hoping for something magical to happen. I was hoping to see a $15,000 month just like a blogger that I read often. It’s been a year and a half and I still haven’t stopped checking my Google Adsense every day but it’s been fun.

Brandon J
Money for Military

By: Justin Dupre

Justin Dupre — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:17:30 +0000

Blogging is like sex… people sure like sex…

Haha

Justin Dupre

By: Complete Geek

Complete Geek — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:06:29 +0000

Hmmm…42. Coincidence I think not. Pretty cool post.

By: Dr. Chetan

Dr. Chetan — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:00:13 +0000

Good list there :)

Traditional indian meal image is just perfectly made :D

By: Chileno

Chileno — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:34:17 +0000

Blogging is like...confusing a metaphor for a simile.

By: Wayne Smallman

Wayne Smallman — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:13:26 +0000

Hi Darren, thanks for the mention. Always appreciated…

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:08:58 +0000

Hi Darren,

I’m glad you enjoyed my blogging metaphor. (Yes, it was part of Successful Blog’s Group Writing Project.)

For some reason, that post remains one of my favorites. I look forward to reading the other blogging metaphors.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:07:22 +0000

I guess there are quite a few people who compare blogging to sex out there…

By: A Blog about Nothing

A Blog about Nothing — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:45:12 +0000

Thanks for the link, appreciate it.