tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post246960614740627204..comments2024-01-16T01:42:41.699+11:00Comments on Tune into Radio Carly: Thoughts on blogging - post DPCon12 and APSC ethics events.Carly Findlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-48577288501711184782012-04-07T17:03:48.416+10:002012-04-07T17:03:48.416+10:00Hi Carly. Here's a funny thing: we haven't...Hi Carly. Here's a funny thing: we haven't met, but we used to work in the same building and I would see you around now and then. It's a small world...<br /><br />I think that you can tie yourself in knots when you see other bloggers heading in various directions and wondering whether you should be doing that too. But whether you work with brands or not, or make squillions from your writing or nothing at all doesn't matter. As long as you're writing from the heart about things that are important to you and are happy with the direction you're taking, then you're succeeding.<br /><br />Integrity and personal satisfaction are way more important than the number of brands who want to work with you. I think you've chosen the right path. :)Kekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02545413219256990483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-52985985269931226022012-04-07T08:56:34.218+10:002012-04-07T08:56:34.218+10:00Ahh, thanks for the love Kim!Ahh, thanks for the love Kim!Nikki @ Styling Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190695242707409677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-56124106611183832772012-04-05T11:55:28.232+10:002012-04-05T11:55:28.232+10:00Dear Carly I think this is my first ever ‘Blog’ co...Dear Carly I think this is my first ever ‘Blog’ comment! <br />I am stepping outside my usual approach to let your readers know that the learning from the forum hosted by the Australian Public Service Commission was both ways – I learnt many things from the panel discussion, for example I am now aware of the Blogger’s Manifesto which I did not know about and, the different demographics of who, how and what people Blog about. Your positive and thoughtful contribution in the panel discussion was very well received and the parallels between expected and accepted behaviours of the on-line and Australian Public Service communities was a real insight for me. Thank you for opening my mind to some of the possibilities of social media and, you should take some satisfaction in moving me to take this small, tentative step in that direction. <br />Kind regards, Annwyn Godwin, Merit Protection Commissioner.Annwyn Godwinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-47531332582899703812012-04-05T06:57:16.486+10:002012-04-05T06:57:16.486+10:00Thanks for reading CathyThanks for reading CathyCarly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-80259815783196597682012-04-05T06:56:11.355+10:002012-04-05T06:56:11.355+10:00Thank you :)Thank you :)Carly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-84021087175053691572012-04-05T06:47:25.746+10:002012-04-05T06:47:25.746+10:00Thanks Dorothy - I do have writers that inspire me...Thanks Dorothy - I do have writers that inspire me to write better too. <br /><br />Looking forward to the next bloggers meet upCarly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-63077362812237439842012-04-04T23:00:03.925+10:002012-04-04T23:00:03.925+10:00Another great post Carly :)Another great post Carly :)hebahhubzyhttp://ladyhubah.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-67251000400682428312012-04-04T22:16:44.795+10:002012-04-04T22:16:44.795+10:00Great post Carly.
And I LOVE the idea of people p...Great post Carly.<br /><br />And I LOVE the idea of people putting the best parts of themselves out there in the interests of future employment! THIS is what I want my children to learn. The internet is what it is, who you choose to be out there is who the world will see you as. Make it fabulous!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250610502355181024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-34920607547167244962012-04-04T21:51:27.696+10:002012-04-04T21:51:27.696+10:00You make some great points. Much food for thought ...You make some great points. Much food for thought in this post!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100344594099646839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-49110504710493417392012-04-04T21:03:03.070+10:002012-04-04T21:03:03.070+10:00Aww so lovely to see You! Next time we shall hang ...Aww so lovely to see You! Next time we shall hang out more xxCarly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-88765629292072561832012-04-04T21:01:50.744+10:002012-04-04T21:01:50.744+10:00Thanks Kim! Great meeting you - I was so excited w...Thanks Kim! Great meeting you - I was so excited when you said I was one of the bloggers on your list to meet :)<br /><br />I love that other quote from Nikki - thanks for sharing it :)Carly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-23100329254806833102012-04-04T20:59:56.148+10:002012-04-04T20:59:56.148+10:00And it was lovely to meet you too :) hope you had ...And it was lovely to meet you too :) hope you had a good time :)Carly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-22305015940881083502012-04-04T20:58:48.132+10:002012-04-04T20:58:48.132+10:00As I said, you are an awesome writer. There is so...As I said, you are an awesome writer. There is something magical about how your words say exactly what they mean to do, simply, unpretentiously and with feeling. Your writing inspires me, rather than discourages me, as some other bloggers do. And it's lovely to "hear" your voice in your writing after we've now met a few times.<br /><br />And I loved that first tweet too :)Princess Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17428403547798565896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-5498692119247004632012-04-04T20:58:47.557+10:002012-04-04T20:58:47.557+10:00Ive been doing a few giveaways too. They're ni...Ive been doing a few giveaways too. They're nice to do and I get a few perks. But ultimately I'm a writer. I can't compromise that too much.Carly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-63112001163849222722012-04-04T20:57:05.632+10:002012-04-04T20:57:05.632+10:00Thanks Nikki - I look up to you because your blog ...Thanks Nikki - I look up to you because your blog is authentic and you've done the hard work to bring you success. That's my ethos.Carly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-1502929614572624462012-04-04T20:49:34.612+10:002012-04-04T20:49:34.612+10:00You are right - I do have a good community - thank...You are right - I do have a good community - thank you for being a part of it :)Carly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-61189889214507362132012-04-04T20:44:39.783+10:002012-04-04T20:44:39.783+10:00Thanks for returning again and again Cherrie.Thanks for returning again and again Cherrie.Carly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-43207704312161052842012-04-04T20:42:20.774+10:002012-04-04T20:42:20.774+10:00Thanks Megan. I am glad you can relate. Hope you a...Thanks Megan. I am glad you can relate. Hope you and baby To be are well :)Carly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-5362671388941189022012-04-04T18:35:18.200+10:002012-04-04T18:35:18.200+10:00Thanks you Suger. It'd be great to meet you to...Thanks you Suger. It'd be great to meet you too. I an wearing your cardi tonight. <br /><br />Re unique voices - often with PR pitches on blogs the unique voices are lost. It takes true talent to not read like an advertorial.Carly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-3853525994205494382012-04-04T18:33:10.458+10:002012-04-04T18:33:10.458+10:00You are right - I do think the corrosion comes fro...You are right - I do think the corrosion comes from brands and pr but I do Aldo think there's a sense of desire for bloggers (people) to be the best at their game and the measure of success is most usually money earnt or brand association.Carly Findlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-79216695733227694762012-04-04T17:49:32.202+10:002012-04-04T17:49:32.202+10:00Great post. I definitely think that if you concent...Great post. I definitely think that if you concentrate too much on what others are doing it can drive you batty. Your blog, the voice and the feel are unique because you are. I'm so glad you came home from the weekend reinvigorated. <br /><br />I look forward to meeting you someday. Soon, hopefully. I think we'd get along just fine! :)Melissa {Suger}https://www.blogger.com/profile/10297932355360477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-23115522859616769942012-04-04T14:28:45.032+10:002012-04-04T14:28:45.032+10:00A very inspiring post Carly.
I think that as huma...A very inspiring post Carly. <br />I think that as humans, especially women, we place too much emphasis is what others thing of us, that we forget that it's important what we think of ourselves. <br />Too often is it people who don't really know who we are that drag down our own opinions on ourselves, who make us question who we know ourselves to be. And what for? <br /><br />I love Nikki's quotes. <br /><br />Thing is, I don't feel this critisism comes from fellow bloggers but more from the brand aspect of it, it pits us against one another if we allow it to. It has us pushing ourselves for more, which isn't always a bad thing, but we need to learn our own limits and when to say enough is enough, we aren't going to make that goal, and that it's ok because we can try for something else.Miss Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339773113889860348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-40293963450658214502012-04-04T13:14:56.708+10:002012-04-04T13:14:56.708+10:00Lovely, YOU are the real deal. I loved chatting t...Lovely, YOU are the real deal. I loved chatting to you as you are so interesting and intelligent, we get along so well..you have so much to give. You are a go getter and just keep on doing what you are doing....xxxFarmers Wifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108216621628520756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-82687457458827396032012-04-04T12:19:51.521+10:002012-04-04T12:19:51.521+10:00You know, there are so many blogs out there that h...You know, there are so many blogs out there that have been taken over by PR posts and are worse for it.<br /><br />it might sound glamorous to receive free stuff (who doesn't liek free stuff??) but then the PR agencies hound you daily for write-ups and it becomes less fun.<br /><br />You have a good little community going which is worth much more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-63397695668028964552012-04-04T12:05:14.454+10:002012-04-04T12:05:14.454+10:00Gorgeous girl. It was so lovely to see you Saturda...Gorgeous girl. It was so lovely to see you Saturday- spotting a genuine friend in a huge crowd. I thought you looked a bit sore too- I was trying to be careful when I hugged you!<br /><br />It's funny, I had the same kind of epiphany after this Con, and the conversation we had added to that. I think of it as hitting the "refresh" button on my blogging self- needs to happen every now and then ;) xxxxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101702027659236886noreply@blogger.com