tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post113205621556364327..comments2023-11-05T22:12:49.545+11:00Comments on World. Oyster. Stage.: are anonymouses the scum of the earth, or 'shit stirring 101'*Melbahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257719342445833725noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132480198678965392005-11-20T20:49:00.000+11:002005-11-20T20:49:00.000+11:00wow everyonehere amst ihave been busy, but now am ...wow everyone<BR/><BR/>here amst i<BR/><BR/>have been busy, but now am reading all this wonderful stuff<BR/><BR/>i want to respond to a few commenters, but thanks to everyone for making the effort<BR/><BR/>fluffy - you asked whether this posting was a response to cotton's recent one? i actually started this earlier, before that happened. but i think cotton's response to my bagging him, ie his statement of why he blogs, just reinforced my interest. wondering why we all do it. and how people make comments. it's something i've been thinking about for ages actually, and i had wondered about how some sites gets heaps of anon commenters, and others not many (ie mine)<BR/><BR/>thanks to people who voted re the gigi. i think she might now be henceforth known as chi chi. because she is a bit large to be a frou frou. i don't know, chi chi is pretty petite?<BR/><BR/>about dj's point, not saying anything if you can't say something nice. i guess i generally agree with this, ie i don't like to be nasty and stir people up without reason. but at the same time, i don't like complacency and too much yessing. i like to have some sort of texture.<BR/><BR/>i like the idea of the retiring exhibitionist, surly. i am one of those too i think.<BR/><BR/>aleks about your equating anon commenters with xenophobia. that's a bit of a stretch. i welcome the different, just have a fucking name is what i say. not swearing at you aleks, just being emphatic here. because for me it's mostly about engagement and connections, and i can't do that with an anon. to me there is something sinister about the anons, beyond any sort of technological "incompetence."<BR/><BR/>BEVIS you make me laugh. will be over to yours soon to read up.<BR/><BR/>anon - older bro of gianluca. what you say about the supposed boundary-less world of blogging. humans can't do that. so while we can "talk" across the oceans, and sometimes it takes a while to work out whether you are from milan or melbourne, we still have the urge to huddle into our clusters of ghettos. and as for us austrians and bbqs, well we just have to get the word out however we can sometimes.Melbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257719342445833725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132478138609154122005-11-20T20:15:00.000+11:002005-11-20T20:15:00.000+11:00I don't get the anon thing either. On my blog I d...I don't get the anon thing either. On my blog I don't get many anons as it is not Blogger driven. If they want to be anon they still have to be arsed to type it in. <BR/><BR/>I also spend time just following links so I find some cool obscure ones from iceland or somethingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132465329439731872005-11-20T16:42:00.000+11:002005-11-20T16:42:00.000+11:00and as for my 'photo' (painting), i knew as soon a...and as for my 'photo' (painting), i knew as soon as I saw it it was what I wanted. I identify with it, although I neither have persian rugs in my house, nor a tambourine, nor colourful flowing garments. mustha been a previous life as a middle eastern musician.Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06662108596775928419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132364380343462602005-11-19T12:39:00.000+11:002005-11-19T12:39:00.000+11:00I'm anon when I want to tell them something, but I...I'm anon when I want to tell them something, but I don't want them to come visit me. I was scrolling through blogs the other day and came across one with a picture of a woman bound and gagged in the boot/trunk of a car.<BR/><BR/>It was generally a blog about sexual fantasies, and did anyone have a problem with this photo? (Like if you hav to fucken ask...)<BR/><BR/>I commented: told them about someone I knew who this had happened to. <BR/><BR/>I wouldn't want them particularly <BR/>to come visit my blog, although I also wanted to identify my blog self so they'd know the story was genuine.Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06662108596775928419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132354437925445662005-11-19T09:53:00.000+11:002005-11-19T09:53:00.000+11:00Technically speaking, if you have commented before...Technically speaking, if you have commented before non-anonymously, and the comment anonymously (order of events not important), there is fighting chance you can work out who it is (assuming you have access to the weblogs and have a bit of free time).<BR/>I blog for myself but it sort of got out of hand.<BR/>I comment because of some personality flaw.Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200223328284441113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132324845497808422005-11-19T01:40:00.000+11:002005-11-19T01:40:00.000+11:00Interesting ... you've addressed the points about ...Interesting ... you've addressed the points about the anonymous masses , but to me the more perplexing issue is those people who do not allow comments from anonymous writers. I mean, what the fuck is that about? Is your opinion only truly worthy if you too eat at the high table of bloggers inc. As if the world of blogging isn't incestuous enough <BR/>already. The thing was always meant to be about a world without geographical boundaries, so why is every blogger I come across from Melbourne, Australia. I've recently come across bloggers using their page to invite each other to their barbies? Is that not just a complete contadiction of all blogging stands for? Don't you have phones in Australia? I concede that many people only allow comments from other bloggers to avoid those horrible "hey you've got a really nice site, check out mine" junk posts, but I can't help feeling others do it out of a fear that they may be mercilessly attacked and have no way to trace and take revenge on that fucker who dared to question their artistic pretentions. Anon (Gianluca's older brother)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132324738310100782005-11-19T01:38:00.000+11:002005-11-19T01:38:00.000+11:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Gianluca Di Milanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572053190800779040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132304667923316162005-11-18T20:04:00.000+11:002005-11-18T20:04:00.000+11:00I comment early; I comment often. And I comment a ...I comment early; I comment often. And I comment a lot.<BR/><BR/>Just like how I vote.<BR/><BR/>And how I ejaculate.<BR/><BR/>LISTEN TO ME; I'M TRYING TO GET YOUR ATTENTION!!<BR/><BR/>I think you've gone AWOL, and I hope you're doing okay.<BR/><BR/>I answered your comments in my post entitled "My Addiction - Part 2" the other day, including posting a link I thought you'd be interested in, but so far ... nothing.<BR/><BR/>Maybe you read it and weren't impressed enough to comment. That's possible, I guess. But the way you were going on about it beforehand, I expected <B>something</B>.<BR/><BR/>So that leads me to assume that you haven't been back, and your status over here tends to add weight to that assumption.<BR/><BR/>Hope you're all good. I look forward to reading a new post from you here, and I trust you'll read my comments in Part 2 on my blog when you can.<BR/><BR/>Peace. (And apologies for that earlier gag. It was tasteless.)<BR/><BR/><I>Ewww ...</I>BEVIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09562306688147400195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132280486779556342005-11-18T13:21:00.000+11:002005-11-18T13:21:00.000+11:00I comment when I have something to contribute (suc...I comment when I have something to contribute (such as news of the Neighbours survey - get thee to the website, quick!).<BR/><BR/>I still love reading blogs, though. I may not always comment, but I do read them.<BR/><BR/>Except when I have exams. Like the one tomorrow. Eep. I really should go and do some work.<BR/><BR/>PS - I vote for Chi Chi.Tuppencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08946603659785972382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132278390644568952005-11-18T12:46:00.000+11:002005-11-18T12:46:00.000+11:00ok I've thought about it and Frenchy is out buying...ok I've thought about it and Frenchy is out buying me cheese and baguettes so I have time : I hate anonymous commentators when they are troll- like nasty commentors. I don't care if they say something nice or interesting anonomously. I think it can be kinda wussy to leave anon comments that are nasty or to stir up trouble.<BR/>I read your blog along with 8 or so others everyday...is cool...<BR/>As to why I blog see Surlyboy haha retiring-exhibitionist: me to!sublime-ationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11195360815689499148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132266960203050212005-11-18T09:36:00.000+11:002005-11-18T09:36:00.000+11:00I really enjoy your blog, but don't comment becaus...I really enjoy your blog, but don't comment because I seldom feel that I have anything substantial to say.<BR/>I don't come here often but I'm always glad when I do, you write in such an acessable way that reading it is like having a conversation with an old friend {very familiar I mean, not ancient}. Anyway, good work. <BR/>Gold star!gun street girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592917446736335037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132225049379718012005-11-17T21:57:00.000+11:002005-11-17T21:57:00.000+11:00hi mg,regular reader... ok addicted reader.I leave...hi mg,<BR/><BR/>regular reader... ok <I>addicted</I> reader.<BR/><BR/>I leave anonymous comments on because I like to hear what everyone has to say. <BR/><BR/>I, clearly, didn't have imagination enough to create a pseudonym for myself. I guess another reason is that I would tell people in my life most of the stuff that I write on my blog anyway so anonymity isn't such a big deal for me. <BR/><BR/>Mostly, I couldn't think of a pseudonym.elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599212165013675405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132223371229051292005-11-17T21:29:00.000+11:002005-11-17T21:29:00.000+11:00Hey Gianluca, I can't understand why you can't com...Hey <B>Gianluca</B>, I can't understand why you can't comment on my page. How about I post an answer for you about croquet and the ash trays. Check it out in the next couple of days.PiesFan90https://www.blogger.com/profile/13068668644812783449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132221068537121022005-11-17T20:51:00.000+11:002005-11-17T20:51:00.000+11:00Yes Dxxxx, but anybody can then use "your name". D...Yes Dxxxx, but anybody can then use "your name". Did you think about that? In these circumstances I would rather be still totally anonymous than have somebody co-opt "my name." <BR/><BR/>Which brings me to a something I was thinking about when I initially read this post, but decided not to initially say, but your "the end" Dxxxx has made me realise how true it is. If you desperately want to know the identity of a commenter, then there is an option; don't allow anonymous comments. It is thus slightly hypocritcal to allow anonymous commenting and then criticise people who do it. <BR/><BR/>What is scary however is that John Howard's scare-mongering seems to be working; this "distrust" of anonymous commenters is irrational and has an undertone of xenophobia about it; a fear of the unknown. What follows next; an "outing" of anonymous commenters?Aleks - Anarcho-Syndicalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094050676289082849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132210353448107562005-11-17T17:52:00.000+11:002005-11-17T17:52:00.000+11:00Hey there Melbourne Girl. Believe it or not, yours...Hey there Melbourne Girl. Believe it or not, yours is usually the first blog I visit on my rounds. Though I rarely comment as I get kind of shy around people that seem to have a far stronger blog-bond than we share.<BR/><BR/>As for why I blog? I always liked the idea of having a diary, but thought that it was a waste of time if no-one was ever going to read it. Also, I'm one of those retiring-exhibitionist types and this gives me a chance to feel the warm glow of other peoples attention without having to face them in an actual real social situation.<BR/><BR/>Uh oh.<BR/><BR/>This comment is making me look like some kind of nerd. Ummm... I started reading blogs cuz I reckon it's an awesome way to meet chicks and shit.<BR/><BR/>ps. Perhaps you could call Gigi Dog-Dog? Or something like Turtle? Very post-modern. So 'in' right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132195404101748092005-11-17T13:43:00.000+11:002005-11-17T13:43:00.000+11:00My other half started blogging a while back, but t...My other half started blogging a while back, but then he has about fifty different websites on the go and I have trouble keeping up with them all. (I think he does as well.)<BR/><BR/>I created my blog identity when BEVIS started blogging so that, like magical_m, I could comment as a blogger. The blogsite led on from there.<BR/><BR/>I've had websites in the past but they were tiresome to maintain when I had to write all the HTML myself so this is a lot easier to update.<BR/><BR/>I started checking your blog after reading some of your comments on BEVIS' blog and I've linked to you as someone I like to read on a regular basis.<BR/><BR/>I may not comment often because I have limited time (hence my blogging is sporadic) or get interrupted (as I do some of this at work).<BR/><BR/>I also like your outlook, your wordiness, down-to-earth-ed-ness, randomness, and other words ending in -ness.<BR/><BR/>I also love that you call your Princess, Princess.<BR/><BR/>:)Risshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268578942640324708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132191951913386732005-11-17T12:45:00.000+11:002005-11-17T12:45:00.000+11:00oh damn I want to give a long thought out comment,...oh damn I want to give a long thought out comment, v interesting post loved it but French boyf. here wants to use the computer...will come back soon!sublime-ationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11195360815689499148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132187583830194432005-11-17T11:33:00.000+11:002005-11-17T11:33:00.000+11:00Actually, my computer wouldn't even allow me to ev...Actually, my computer wouldn't even allow me to even me to write in a name. So if a lot of people have a crappy old Mac they may be in a similar situation.Aleks - Anarcho-Syndicalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094050676289082849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132185472321583452005-11-17T10:57:00.000+11:002005-11-17T10:57:00.000+11:00Hi there MG, long time reader and regular commente...Hi there MG, long time reader and regular commenter Ladycracker here. I think you are ace and that was a ripping post. All the questions I ask myself about blogging are mentioned.LadyCrackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958698929356489514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132182081470335012005-11-17T10:01:00.000+11:002005-11-17T10:01:00.000+11:00Ha!!Great question! Clokeeeey?:)Ha!!<BR/><BR/>Great question! Clokeeeey?<BR/><BR/>:)BEVIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09562306688147400195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132171635249156942005-11-17T07:07:00.000+11:002005-11-17T07:07:00.000+11:00sorry for interup but I'm want to say Mr Cleckeeee...sorry for interup but I'm want to say Mr Cleckeeeeeey a question because I'm not can post a coment in his blog. I'm not know why.<BR/>Mr Clockeeeey, you are expert in the sports, no. And you are an austrian, no? May be can you explain me. What is croquet? I'm know is a very popular game in your country. is true that the austria was lose to the england and the england was win an ash tray and the england peoples was go craze like they was win the war again? is a true?Gianluca Di Milanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572053190800779040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132144173962911402005-11-16T23:29:00.000+11:002005-11-16T23:29:00.000+11:00I read you each and every time you post, but I liv...I read you each and every time you post, but I live by the adage that if you can't say something nice then shut the fuck up. Also that other one - best be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove any doubt. Combined sees me comment less that some of my contemporaries..<BR/><BR/>And right now my eyes are stinging from watching too much soccer, burying dead relatives (On the Mrs side of the family tree) and probably too much pollen, therefore I'll apply adage #1 from here on in and shut up until I have something meaningful to add.DJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13822844485367374029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132142712590657682005-11-16T23:05:00.000+11:002005-11-16T23:05:00.000+11:00aleks i take your point, but even if you can't log...aleks i take your point, but even if you can't login with a blogger name, you can write "susan" or "derek" or "knightrider" in the text, can you not? i'm not necessarily being altogether damning of anons. just really curious. i can't fathom existing online as an anonymous. i feel my voice is stronger with a pseudonym. it's strange.<BR/><BR/>i love you all. i really do.<BR/><BR/>[puts on cheesecloth top and puts hair in plaits]<BR/><BR/>xxxMelbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257719342445833725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132129572281117722005-11-16T19:26:00.000+11:002005-11-16T19:26:00.000+11:00Actually there may be a very good and simple reaso...Actually there may be a very good and simple reason why people blog anonymously; they mightn't be able to sign up a name on their computer. For a long time I commented anonymously because my computer hated (and still does) the blogger website and wouldn't allow me to sign up a name. I had to use somebody else's computer to eventually do this.<BR/><BR/>As for why I blog and read other people's blogs, mainly as a way of taking a short break at work; I don't own a computer at home, so I only blog and read blog's at work. Oh, and because I like to be a self-righteous bastard.Aleks - Anarcho-Syndicalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094050676289082849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13506151.post-1132104044048023502005-11-16T12:20:00.000+11:002005-11-16T12:20:00.000+11:00Yours is one of the first blogs I started reading ...Yours is one of the first blogs I started reading regularly... I think because of a comment you'd put on Cotton's blog which made me laugh.<BR/><BR/>Funnily enough the reason I started blogging was because I wanted to comment on something on Cotton's blog, so set up my own, as I didn't want to be 'Anonymous'. There's something about anonymous comments that I don't quite trust, which is why I don't allow them on my blog. Either say what you have to say as 'yourself' or don't say it at all.<BR/><BR/>Gosh. <BR/><BR/>That's a really long comment I've just written.<BR/><BR/>I think I'd better stop now before I get a reputation.<BR/><BR/>PS - I really enjoy your blog. And I think you're spot on with the scent thing too.magical_mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032485073546137203noreply@blogger.com