November 29, 2001
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Well, my anonymous subscriber responded in email (for obvious reasons). The general gist is that he (‘he’ used simply because I think ‘ze’ and ‘hir’ are too pretentious) doesn’t want to draw attention to himself. Duh.
There was also something in there about people feeling duty-bound to reciprocate the subscription, and an admonishment: “Do you write to express yourself or for the eProps?”
So firstly, I’m totally cool with having anonymous subscribers. I’ve got anonymous readers who aren’t subscribed; should that send me into a tizzy?
Secondly, motivation: I think it’s true that I write to express myself, but I also think that writing, particularly ‘blogging on Xanga, creates the pathway for a two-way communication. I don’t write for eProps, but comments help keep the inspiration level high. Reciprocation isn’t a duty but a pleasure, and a way to return the inspiration.
Comments (5)
i gave up the whole eprops movement ages ago. i coined the phrase e-prop whore, but i’ve mended my ways. i write for me, and if a small handful of people stop by, it makes my day.
If you have a user name that no one else knows and you don’t post your picture on the site, how much more anonymous do you need to be?
Hey there, thanks for subscribing. I only have 1 anonyous subscriber and it’s driving me crazy. I feel…i dunno…what do they have to hide? is how I’m feeling
Hey there, thanks for subscribing. I only have 1 anonyous subscriber and it’s driving me crazy. I feel…i dunno…what do they have to hide? is how I’m feeling
I don’t think I have ANY anonymous subscribers. But then, I’m not one when I subscribe. Guess the Golden Rule applies.
I think I’m going to become a nonymous subber, though…I finally decided to visit after seeing your name on other Xangans’ pages…
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