Thu 2 Aug 2007
Maybe it’s just me; but I really dislike those blog posts that start:
x Number Of Ways To…..
There seems to be a proliferation of these posts offering an ‘easy fix’ solution in any number of steps. Here’s a small selection from my news reader this morning:
- 21 more riddles to train lateral thinking
- 5 Reasons Why You Should Read History More Than News
- 10 Tips for Razor Sharp Concentration
- 18 Practical Tips for Living the Golden Rule
- 50 Frugal Blogs
- 7 Habits To Improve Posture
(Actually that last one is quite a good posting).
There’s something about these posts I don’t like that I can’t quite put my finger on. To me they lack substance - I don’t want my life reduced to a series of lists.
Maybe you like that type of posting, or maybe you prefer a post that’s more of a discussion than a list. Let me know your preferences and I can adapt my style appropriately.
August 5th, 2007 at 12:12 am
Hey, if the post is good, please supply the link
August 5th, 2007 at 9:32 am
Good point Will, I’ve added the link now.
Cheers
David
August 21st, 2007 at 11:06 am
Lists are suggesting these people need order… if you look closely enough, you’ll find that half of them have had some sort of Forces/Police experience in their life. Freaky, eh?
I find lists useful to put people off the scent:
1) Tesco
2) This Website
3) That Server
4) This Site Visit…
Little do they know I am really doing numbers 5 and 6…
5) Facebook
6) Read blogs.