Wednesday, August 07, 2002

THE 10 BLOG COMMANDMENTS:
(not in any particular order)

I. Blogs must be funny, or must show an attempt to be funny. The purpose of this is twofold: 1. if a fellow bloggee laughs, then mission accomplished; 2. if the bloggee doesn't laugh, (s)he would then laugh at how lame the attempt was. It's a win-win situation!

II. Blogs must make fun of someone/something/some group of people. Bonus points if the fun is directed at another blogger. True some people are easy targets (Jeff, Tiff, Jeff) while others are more difficult (yours truly). Also, self-deprecation also counts, so self-blonde actions are also included.

III. Sensitivity is not allowed in the Blog world. If one's feelings are hurt, then you are liable to lose your Blog posting privilege. This commandment correlates with the above mentioned one. So bring it on.

IV. While its good that people post often, some people don't post enough. To alleviate this, I implement this rule: bloggees cannot post back-to-back blogs. So if you post a blog, you need to wait until someone else posts before you post again. However, if more than 72 hours have elasped, and you really must blog, then this loophole can take into effect.

V. Learn the basic HTML. We all have access to the format and pictures. Since we are all high school graduates, we can figure this technique out. If not, then you're not worthy of posting. Guys, I'm getting pretty tired of seein Jeff's arse, no matter how sexy it is.

VI. The comment section should be used if you haven't blogged in over a week. A little blurb shows us that you're still alive and have interest in our world. Wallflowers also should utilize this handy tool. Clever lines can be said in a line or two.

VII. There should be the Drunk Blog, or even the Buzzed Blog, maybe once a month. This means if you're a lil intoxicated and can make it to the Internet, then post! So whether its one-half of a Corona (Jeff, lil'ler Tiff) or something else, then posting is required. Alcohol lets out true feelings, and we have nothing to hide! And no, although it may have seemed like it, I haven't posted drunk yet in case you were curious.

VIII. A nickname must be used to sign your entry out. Its even better if you nickname yourself. We know who you are, but your nickname yourself, it could show another facet of your personalities. And we all have personalities, albeit some more dryer than others, but its still a personality!

IX. Don't ask if you're Blog is interesting/entertaining/uplifting/spiritual/life-changing/etc. However constructive criticism is recommended, using commandment II as a vehicle. The purpose of the Blog is to inform. It is basically an online public diary. And diaries aren't necessarily funny. Did Marcia Brady laugh when she reread her diary? No she didn't. Mr. Belvedere also didn't laugh. And when MTV show's its Diary, its not funny, but rather informative.

X. Do your best to spread the word to other folks about this site. The more the merrier. It gets pretty repetitive seeing the same 8 people post. Since he's probably lost, someone show Anup the directions on how to post. Lil Valerie can't use Australia as an excuse no longer. Be like Kelly Robbins and use your motivation techniques!

Follow these commandments and our Blog will go down in history. Amendments can be made using the 2/3 rule. If you abide by these regulations, please print out a copy, sign it, and email it to regantacorda@yahoo.com. If you don't agree, you suck, but you also can forward me your reasoning and an open discussion can be scheduled. Thank you.

Regards,

Regans (just wanted to use a little alliteration there, commandment VII is waived in this case)