One thing that’s been going on lately that I don’t like is that cash bloggers are using social networking to gain links and “make friends” at the same time. Just by saying that, some bloggers will get mad and not like me. See…the thing is, bloggers aren’t supposed to say bad things about other bloggers. Is it wrong? I want to share my “Revellian Revelations” with you.
If I said that blogger 1 is using people to make money and his so-called friendships are fake – mere social manipulation to make money, all his friends will say, “How dare you say that. Some people have nothing better to do than put others down to make themselves feel high and mighty!”
This will destroy friendships…even if it is true! If I started a site that judged others…I would be hated. If I handed out “Worst Blog On Earth” awards to famous bloggers, people would despise me. If I said, “This blogger is the most prolific liar and genius at social manipulation for self gain – the Hitler of blogging!” I would be shunned by all…even if it were true!
Double Standards
This defines the double standard in blogging, just as in life. If I did these things, I would be the scum of the blogosphere. However, If I made a million dollars doing it…I would be cool. I would be worshiped, with thousands of fans. I would get richer as I became more ruthless.
It’s like in real life, with famous movie stars. Johnny Depp was a heroin addict at one point in his life…this only adds to his mystique, increasing his marketability, especially with female fans. Normal people don’t have the same luxury! If Billy Joe from nowhereville, USA were an ex-heroin addict, what girl would find that sexy?
Imagine her telling mom, “Well mom…he doesn’t shoot up heroin any more!” It would be different if his name were Johnny Depp…wouldn’t it? One of the most ruthless mass murderers in history is Alexander the Great. Because he was successful…he is looked up to by people worldwide! Hitler was not successful…therefore he is hated by all people.
The difference between an insane murderer and a beloved leader is measured by success…particularly by monetary success. If there was ever a person that should be called an “anti-christ”…it is Alexander the Great. However, great leaders all throughout history look up to him as the greatest. The truth is, Alexander made Hitler look like a punk by comparison!
Take for example, the actor Colin Farrell. He has herpes (according to Halle Berry). Do you know how many women he has given herpes to? He sleeps with girl after girl…leaving them behind as soon as he pulls his pants up…yet this makes him a sexy bad boy…hahahaha!!!!
If I become a famous rock star, I want to infect myself with hepatitis-C from Pamela Anderson just like Tommy Lee and Kid Rock. Imagine how disgusting these people are! The baddest bad boy finally bedding the sluttiest slut!!!! This is what the world considers to be news…OMG…I think I’m going to puke.
How Do You Measure Success?
Is success measured only by money or fame? What do you think? How does this double standard play out among bloggers? I am just making some observations about things. I don’t have anything against Johnny Depp, in case you were wondering.
Some bloggers make money through PPP and Smorty while being a real friend with other bloggers. Personally, I see a big difference between bloggers like this, than true money bloggers using social networking to use people for their friendships. Do you see the same difference?
Most of my blogger buddies make some extra money but they are true friends and I respect that. However, I do not respect these bloggers who are on the verge of being huge…who join every social network to further their quest for financial gain.
It’s just like the example of famous people I used earlier. Once you become famous, you get famous friends. Many will leave their old friends behind. We often see bloggers who become big do the same thing. That’s why I don’t want to be big. Big money changes many people in bad ways.
That’s not to say money and success cannot be handled with true integrity. Many rich people are super nice, caring human beings. Therefore…my goal in life is to remain my true self regardless of what happens or doesn’t happen. To me…success is not something I choose to measure. Who am I to measure the success of someone else. Success is different for different people!!!!
Goals For 2008
My goals for this new year are simple, as placing unrealistic expectations on myself are not healthy. I want to nurture the wonderful friendships I have. I want to be there for any of you that ever need a friend. Also, I want to remove all resentments in my life, especially those directed towards my deceased father.
It’s not my job to judge others, other people can do that. Judging people, sizing people up and holding grudges is bad. These are some of the things I will strive for in 2008!!!!!
