Monday, February 23, 2009
Why I Blog
I promise that I will make this quick. So, the title of this post is self explanatory. Every since November when I decided I was going to stop talking about writing, and I actually signed on blogger, I have heard all type of feedback about my writing a blog. It's been mostly positive and for that I'm glad, but I have heard a number of negative comments. Now I'm not really a person who is sensitive to the criticisms that I receive, cause hell if they can nail Jesus to a physical cross, what makes me think that I can't get nailed to a proverbial one? But I've noticed that most of my negative comments come from men. Why is that? I guess I can understand a little bit because guys expressing how they feel on certain matters is looked upon as "gay" or not masculine. But I would really like to know the answer to this question, so if you're not too busy, please leave me a comment on the matter. I know that guys who make these negative comments don't read this blogs, so if you could do me a favor and be reporters for this post it will be greatly appreciated. Please comment on your findings.
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3 comments:
This is a rough one! I will have to think about this for awhile. I have to express my words very carefully! lol
Candy be on Cuzs page! I think it is the insecurities within themselves that sees you doing something that they wish they could do. Instead of stepping up to the plate they criticize to bring you down to their level so that you wont be two steps ahead of them. It is an ugly thing to see others pull people down and back but it is apart of life! Keep doing what your doing!
I'm new to the commentary aspect of this blog. However,I've been following for a couple months and I just want to commend you on challenging others to think! Now as far as the blog....
I believe that it is a combination of things. Like you mentioned, the negativity partially stems from the social view of what a man is/should be. Society believes that men aren't supposed to express their feelings. And the ones that do are either gay or overly sensitive. Society has shoved down out throats the idea that the women are the "emotional creatures" and the men are the stronger more logical beings.
Another reason is that people don't always respond to the new and unknown with open arms. There is fear in the unknown. For many men, openly speaking about your feelings is a faux pas. So when you come on the scene invoking thought and emotion out of them, they're not sure what to make of it. They're not used to talking about their feelings and are uncomfortable with another man who can.
You also have to recognize that a lot of men who are involved in certain affiliations (i.e. sport teams, fraternities, etc.) have the herd mentality. The group is going in one direction, and anyone that strays is uncool.
Don't let the negativity stray you a bit! Keeping doing what you're doing. If you pay close attention, you will notice that you have started a trend amongst your peers. More and more men are using networking tools such as Facebook to do exactly what you are.
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