Comments on: Writing for Reddit http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/ On a Quest for Personal Freedom Fri, 16 May 2008 02:56:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Mandy http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-55523 Mandy Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:54:47 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-55523 Very interesting rundown on Reddit, and definately will sae me a ton of time I would have wasted there, most definately not for everybody. Very interesting rundown on Reddit, and definately will sae me a ton of time I would have wasted there, most definately not for everybody.

]]> By: Steve http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-45807 Steve Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:42:06 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-45807 Tracy, We are very similar, same age too. I've called myself a conservative in the past, and I've been told by conservatives that I'm a liberal. Today I strongly object to being labeled a conservative. I am not trying to hang on to a mythical past and never was. But I am not a liberal in the American sense of the word (socialist), I am more of liberal in the European sense of the word. More of a classical liberal if you know what that is. I believe that the smallest government possible is the best government. And i also believe that most of us are self-policing, in other words we are good to each other not because of laws but because our nature is basically good. The more of us that realize this and act on it the less government we will require. It is actually government and other large dogmatic institutions that tend to pervert and twist our good nature. Today, I decided I am what I am and I won't attempt to adhere to any dogma and I reserve my right to change my mind at any time. Yes, I believe in the LOA in much the way you do. I don't believe in it in a magical way, but in a way I'm not sure I can describe to you in words. Well, I don't have the words right now anyway. I believe we create our future within certain universal limitations. And yes I consider myself to be a spiritual person. I also pray with my children every night and I believe in God. And everyone is welcome here regardless of political or religious beliefs. We may disagree, and we should, but I try to do it in a civil and respectful way. Tracy,
We are very similar, same age too. I’ve called myself a conservative in the past, and I’ve been told by conservatives that I’m a liberal. Today I strongly object to being labeled a conservative. I am not trying to hang on to a mythical past and never was. But I am not a liberal in the American sense of the word (socialist), I am more of liberal in the European sense of the word. More of a classical liberal if you know what that is. I believe that the smallest government possible is the best government. And i also believe that most of us are self-policing, in other words we are good to each other not because of laws but because our nature is basically good. The more of us that realize this and act on it the less government we will require. It is actually government and other large dogmatic institutions that tend to pervert and twist our good nature.

Today, I decided I am what I am and I won’t attempt to adhere to any dogma and I reserve my right to change my mind at any time.

Yes, I believe in the LOA in much the way you do. I don’t believe in it in a magical way, but in a way I’m not sure I can describe to you in words. Well, I don’t have the words right now anyway. I believe we create our future within certain universal limitations. And yes I consider myself to be a spiritual person. I also pray with my children every night and I believe in God.

And everyone is welcome here regardless of political or religious beliefs. We may disagree, and we should, but I try to do it in a civil and respectful way.

]]> By: Tracy http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-45787 Tracy Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:13:44 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-45787 I enjoyed reading several of your posts, Steve. You convey your insights in a very 'absorbable' sort of way- it seems you really connect with your readers! This next question might aggravate some, but keep in mind it's just a curiousity of mine. Drum roll...... you mention that spirituality and the law of attraction (and comparable topics, I would think) don't do so well on Reddit. You seem to be a well liked, open minded and respected blogger, and it seems as though you at times allude (sp?) to these LOA & spirituality- others too. Anyway, at 38 I'm still learning who I am (I think we always are). To illustrate, I always thought of/ defined myself as more of a conservative. I'm finding out now that that's merely what I was always telling myself. I thought it was the 'right way to be' -('right' - get it?! haha). Since I began meditating/questioning myself/looking within, my true nature is more on the liberal side. * I bring this point up, as I'm looking for a blog/online environment where I 'fit'. Your insight, and others, will help me determine if I do, in fact, 'fit' here. I'm also finding that LOA (creative visualization, meditation, all the new age stuff) really vibed with me (although not in the 'neurotic' way it has for other LOA fans- nothing 'hocus pocus' about it. It might sound silly, but I think the so called 'magic' is something we all do every day-subconsciously. Once something as grandiose is brought to one's attention, well, it sure seems like magic. IMHO, intuition and LOA (and realistic positivity, meditation, creative visualization, etc.) can go hand in hand. What are your thoughts on this? *****I hope I haven't offended anyone. It is honestly not my intention. Also, please excuse how long this post is. I'm very intrigued with this topic. I'm looking forward to reading some reactions/ responses! Tracy I enjoyed reading several of your posts, Steve. You convey your insights in a very ‘absorbable’ sort of way- it seems you really connect with your readers!

This next question might aggravate some, but keep in mind it’s just a curiousity of mine. Drum roll…… you mention that spirituality and the law of attraction (and comparable topics, I would think) don’t do so well on Reddit. You seem to be a well liked, open minded and respected blogger, and it seems as though you at times allude (sp?) to these LOA & spirituality- others too.

Anyway, at 38 I’m still learning who I am (I think we always are). To illustrate, I always thought of/ defined myself as more of a conservative. I’m finding out now that that’s merely what I was always telling myself. I thought it was the ‘right way to be’ -(’right’ - get it?! haha). Since I began meditating/questioning myself/looking within, my true nature is more on the liberal side. * I bring this point up, as I’m looking for a blog/online environment where I ‘fit’. Your insight, and others, will help me determine if I do, in fact, ‘fit’ here.

I’m also finding that LOA (creative visualization, meditation, all the new age stuff) really vibed with me (although not in the ‘neurotic’ way it has for other LOA fans- nothing ‘hocus pocus’ about it. It might sound silly, but I think the so called ‘magic’ is something we all do every day-subconsciously. Once something as grandiose is brought to one’s attention, well, it sure seems like magic.

IMHO, intuition and LOA (and realistic positivity, meditation, creative visualization, etc.) can go hand in hand. What are your thoughts on this?

*****I hope I haven’t offended anyone. It is honestly not my intention.
Also, please excuse how long this post is. I’m very intrigued with this topic. I’m looking forward to reading some reactions/ responses!

Tracy

]]> By: The Technopian » Links 9/23/07 http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-44160 The Technopian » Links 9/23/07 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:56:47 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-44160 [...] Writing for Reddit via Steve Olson Looking into organic marketing stuff and came across Steve’s post (that’s funny, 2 links, 2 Steves!). Steve’s got some helpful observations on topics that succeed on Reddit. [...] […] Writing for Reddit via Steve Olson Looking into organic marketing stuff and came across Steve’s post (that’s funny, 2 links, 2 Steves!). Steve’s got some helpful observations on topics that succeed on Reddit. […]

]]> By: Picking Two Social Networks - Reddit and StumbleUpon : Small Office Australia http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-40883 Picking Two Social Networks - Reddit and StumbleUpon : Small Office Australia Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:08:15 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-40883 [...] Writing for Reddit [...] […] Writing for Reddit […]

]]> By: Picking Two Social Networks - Reddit and StumbleUpon http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-33715 Picking Two Social Networks - Reddit and StumbleUpon Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:01:19 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-33715 [...] Writing for Reddit [...] […] Writing for Reddit […]

]]> By: Buy Websites http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-32944 Buy Websites Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:40:40 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-32944 I have been meaning to get involved in writing articles for these types of websites. I am apprehensive doing this because I am not sure how I would be able to promote them on all the different article sites around. I have been meaning to get involved in writing articles for these types of websites. I am apprehensive doing this because I am not sure how I would be able to promote them on all the different article sites around.

]]> By: John Clark http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-31653 John Clark Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:09:52 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-31653 It's important to know your audience. This is very insightful post and will certainly help me make a better contribution to Reddit, know that I know who I am talking too. Is there a source of stats on the other Social bookmarking sites? That would highly useful to be able to target those audiences with the right message. Thank you for a great post. John Clark http://www.lifetosuccess.com It’s important to know your audience. This is very insightful post and will certainly help me make a better contribution to Reddit, know that I know who I am talking too.

Is there a source of stats on the other Social bookmarking sites?

That would highly useful to be able to target those audiences with the right message.

Thank you for a great post.

John Clark
http://www.lifetosuccess.com

]]> By: My Mention at Derek Semmler.com and a Collaborative Effort! | Kansans and Friends In Weight Loss http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-31492 My Mention at Derek Semmler.com and a Collaborative Effort! | Kansans and Friends In Weight Loss Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:25:53 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-31492 [...] Writing for Reddit by Steve Olson [...] […] Writing for Reddit by Steve Olson […]

]]> By: Darren McLaughlin http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-31268 Darren McLaughlin Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:11:19 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/writing-for-reddit/#comment-31268 Nice list of topics. "Anti-Corporate – “How I got screwed by Circuit City” Now that's a topic I can probably come up with original material for all the time! Nice list of topics. “Anti-Corporate – “How I got screwed by Circuit City”

Now that’s a topic I can probably come up with original material for all the time!

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