Since I hooked up with wordpress, I have been able to keep better track of my blog stats - and subsequently - determine what kind of activity is going on in respect to my daily posts.
Frankly, it has been quite heartening to discover these past few weeks that numerous bloggers have either "quoted" my comments on their sites or installed direct links to posts they have been keen on.
Not unlike me, many bloggers painstakingly struggle over their message - with a keen eye to the turn-of-a-phrase - before posting.
Then, after the little gem is published, most wonder to themselves.
Is anyone ever going to stumble on this post - and just maybe - read the material I slaved over?
Fortunately, when I step out the door, I get an immediate reaction to my musings!
When I waltz into a restaurant, or stroll down the street - even step into a crowded Hollywood nightclub - all eyes turn toward me.
"That's him," they whisper, "The famous blogger."
Nonetheless, the support I have received over the past few months, has been quite heartening.
Daily, I receive private e-mail messages about some novel or thought-provoking idea or two, bloggers pine to pass on.
Many are inclined to post a comment on the blog sites, too.
Since I started up my first blog over a year ago on the Fox Network TV Website ("On the Lot") my first-hand experience in the blogosphere has been about ninety-five percent positive!
Occasionally, I do get some wacko spouting off at the mouth, but rarely.
Also, through a glass darkly, I have had the chance to get a glimpse into the psyche of a handful of twisted individuals around the country.
For instance, one day I penned a post after a red carpet premiere in Hollywood, in which I noted that Jeff Goldblum was very kind on the eve of the screening.
Shortly after that, I stumbled across a screwball comment, that some Goldblum fan made on their blog.
The individual, who acted like they owned Mr. Goldblum, referenced my article in which I underscored the actor's good manners.
Rather than just link the story, or say thanks, he proceeded to make a negative remark.
"I LOL! We already knew that. It's too late."
Too late?
Since when is it too late to compliment a person on their exemplary conduct?
Notwithstanding, people do change over time.
Personalities (especially in the spotlight) are often in flux.
A few years ago, an actor may have been a mean scoundrel who spit in the face of the press; but today, they may be meek as a lamb.
Also, new fans are always coming into the fold every day.
For their sake, isn't it a good idea to mention how approachable the object of their admiration is?
Oftentimes, I run into twisted people with no common sense whatsoever, either.
For instance, recently I wrote up a post on an e-mail I received which was a satire on Obama's speech patterns.
However, when I originally penned the post, no credit had been attributed to the original writer in the e-mail I secured the hilarious material from.
One day I was cruising the net when I located the article with a credit to the original author.
Instead of just "lifting" the name of the individual, I actually spent a few moments to thank the blogger for including the author's name, so I could give the comedian professional credit in my own post.
Wasn't that the appropriate professional action to take under the circumstances?
The blogger in question proceeded to read the post - and due to an obvious lack of intelligence or abililty to read and comprehend English - summarily twisted and distorted my intentions in such a convoluted way that it boggled the mind!
The lady (who posts anonymously and uses a photo of Raquel Welch to represent herself online) proceeded to post a negative comment about me!
In contrast, any intelligent sensible person would have recognized my obvious thoughtfulness and professionalism.
Talk about wacko!
More recently, a couple of individuals attempted to post negative comments on my blog in response to my expose on Richard Raddon in recent days.
Since the posts were written anonymously - and were traced back to the LA Film Festival site - it was obvious to me that a person in support of Raddon was involved in some all-out skulduggery on his behalf!
Needless to say, I zapped their comments into oblivion.
What am I thankful for this turkey day?
To be blessed with the precious good fortune of having readers at my blog sites who are like-minded, sound in intelligence, and of good heart.
Happy Thanksgiving, eh?
