BlogHer 2006: Saturday, July 29, Part 2

Comment by Ken

Ken — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 10:59:01 +0000

I think you'll find that BlogHer isn't as clique-y as you'd think. Most of the people are small-time bloggers. Including me. Only a couple people there are readers of my little blog. Yes, it's nice to see people you know, and of course you wanna hang out with them. But everyone is also there to meet new people and make new connections. (And to pimp their blogs.)

As for the barf, don't worry; I think I've got a wet-wipe here somewhere....

Comment by Sabrina (Guest)

Sabrina (Guest) — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:31:04 +0000

I'm sorry Ken. I'm an idiot, I didn't even think of the vomit thing. I was not trying to throw up on your blog! :o) It was more of an 80's term usage. Man, I'm really sorry about that part.

Comment by Jenn (Guest)

Jenn (Guest) — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 21:42:36 +0000

Wow, while the BlogHer thing doesn't make me want to vomit in anyone's comments, I do agree with Sabrina in that I thought the whole thing would have the tendency to be clique-y. The reason everyone goes to BlogHer is what keeps me from ever wanting to attend.

Comment by Sabrina (Guest)

Sabrina (Guest) — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 09:11:00 +0000

*Barf* The whole BlogHer thing looks from the outside to be a big excuse to have high school cliques as adults. I can toally see how you would have a good time because you know the biggies as well as having quite an audience yoruself. It seems like if an unknown like myself ever went it would be boring and awkward, as I only know the "famous" bloggers like you Ken, and Alice, et al, through your blogs. Do you have any insights into how the "ordinary" bloggers who attended might feel about the experience? Or how I can find that? I'd be very interested to hear those.

I've moved my "ordinary" blog if you're still interested in reading it. My old one actually affected my "real life" in such an awful way that I had to shut it down. Wonder what panel that should have been on?

Comment by Amy (Guest)

Amy (Guest) — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 23:15:08 +0000

Thank God you know NOT to put my bras in the dryer!! At least you left with some valuable information.

Comment by GraceD (Guest)

GraceD (Guest) — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 12:52:03 +0000

I tried to meet you last year and tried again this year. Next year I will push you up against the wall and say "hi" to you, ever so sweetly.

Please be kind to me on your review of the closing panel. Nah, don't be kind, but definitely be gentle.

BlogHer 2006: Saturday, July 29, Part 2

Ken — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 23:55:34 +0000

More of the conference, and my fabulous encounter with Dooce.