So, I've been contemplating making this blog private. For a few reasons: 1) I don't want weirdos stealing my kids photos like they have to others numerous times before. My friend just made her blog private due to that very reason. 2) I want to be able to say what's on my mind without people becoming offended or questioning my opinions (which is ridiculous because they are just that....opinions). I hesitate to do it for reason #2 because I feel like I'm copping out and avoiding writing about things on my mind for fear that I will offend someone.....I can't go through life walking on egg shells. But I do think that doing it for reason #1 is protecting those that I love and reasonable. So do I go private and just let family and friends see what I have to say (in which I could still offend someone......who's to say a family member feels the same way I do?) or do I remain public so that I can voice my opinion openly and freely?
I started writing a post about labels and how I hate that people are so judgemental. I stopped writing in fear that I would offend someone. I don't like feeling like I can't say what I want to say.....however as a social worker it's ingrained within me to be nice and to not make others feel uncomfortable. But where do you draw the line?
Anyway.....I'll let you know if I go private and if you want to keep reading let me know and I'll send you an invite.
And that's a classic case of me rambling on.....
you could post pics. of other people's kids instead of your own or alter your kid's faces so they're not recognizable. I am KIDDING!! as far as expressing your opinion, you are certainly FREE to do that. I don't think you would ever intentionally offend or upset anyone. This whole "intolerance" thing has gone too far, at times. I enjoy your blog! We're never going to all agree on everything and I have found that people I like and respect but may have a different view on things, often causes me to think about it more and G R O W!!! Of course, we should all strive to be more Christ-lie and uplifting in our words and deeds. We're on this journey together....and iron sharpens iron.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy. I appreciate it!
ReplyDeletePam, there's a html code that prevents people from right clicking on your pictures. Let me know if you want it. I can email it to you. You could also watermark your pictures. I have a website for that I can give you also.
ReplyDeleteI say, pen what's on your heart. It's your blog. Don't worry about offending. If they're that offended, they can look away :)
Just my $.02
Thanks Julia! Yes, if you could email me the code I would appreciate it! pshepard@sunnyridge.org
ReplyDeleteI think I will go for it in regards to sharing what's on my heart. You're right, it's my blog. By the way, I love reading about your girls..they're so cute!
I agree, say what you want! I've offended family members, strangers, but never friends--that's because the people who truly care will love you no matter what nonsense you spout off! As for the crazies...That's why I use fake names for my kids on my blog, and no photos. Well, that, and I don't want my kids to kill me later for sharing all the hilarious, though potentially humiliating, things they do.
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