Comments on: How Not to Become an A-Lister http://www.ensight.org/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/ I'm The Boss @ netmobs, past CEO of b5media, author of Blog Marketing and a hardcore Canadian Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:21:47 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Gillian Jourdan http://www.ensight.org/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/comment-page-1/#comment-49037 Gillian Jourdan Sun, 12 Mar 2006 11:39:15 +0000 http://www.ensight.org/archives/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/#comment-49037 Wanna see REAL sarcasm ?(even in the Arts.) check out that guy's website: http://www.rogerlicot.com . Wanna see REAL sarcasm ?(even in the Arts.) check out that guy’s website: http://www.rogerlicot.com .

]]> By: Eric Eggertson http://www.ensight.org/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/comment-page-1/#comment-49002 Eric Eggertson Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:12:06 +0000 http://www.ensight.org/archives/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/#comment-49002 I think the advice of the Jeremys (Wright and Pepper) to put your energy into developing a netowork of folks who aren't at the top of the heap is good advice. Not that A-Listers don't participate in conversations. Some of them do, in a meaningful way. It just makes sense to put your energy into the discussions that have the potential to continue over a period of time (ie. people who don't get 5,000 comments in a month). There's no reason to ignore A-Listers, just don't spend all your time trying to get their attention, because it could be a long wait, and the atttention might not last long. I think the advice of the Jeremys (Wright and Pepper) to put your energy into developing a netowork of folks who aren’t at the top of the heap is good advice. Not that A-Listers don’t participate in conversations. Some of them do, in a meaningful way.

It just makes sense to put your energy into the discussions that have the potential to continue over a period of time (ie. people who don’t get 5,000 comments in a month). There’s no reason to ignore A-Listers, just don’t spend all your time trying to get their attention, because it could be a long wait, and the atttention might not last long.

]]> By: Jason Looney http://www.ensight.org/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/comment-page-1/#comment-48961 Jason Looney Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:19:31 +0000 http://www.ensight.org/archives/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/#comment-48961 Well said! Well said!

]]> By: Jeremy Wright http://www.ensight.org/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/comment-page-1/#comment-48957 Jeremy Wright Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:02:27 +0000 http://www.ensight.org/archives/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/#comment-48957 Vince: No a-list bashing here. It's a parody. Satire. Y'know, humor? Vince: No a-list bashing here. It’s a parody. Satire. Y’know, humor?

]]> By: Vince Chan http://www.ensight.org/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/comment-page-1/#comment-48955 Vince Chan Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:57:36 +0000 http://www.ensight.org/archives/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/#comment-48955 Eric: I think A-list kissing/bashing is like the ocean tide, it ebbs and flows. I've also noticed the A-list bashing you mentioned as of late (this post is sort of that way too). It is a reaction to a situation that annoyed people (like myself). I'm not suggesting to have flame wars all over the place. Just that some real back-and-forth discussion would be nice Eric: I think A-list kissing/bashing is like the ocean tide, it ebbs and flows. I’ve also noticed the A-list bashing you mentioned as of late (this post is sort of that way too). It is a reaction to a situation that annoyed people (like myself). I’m not suggesting to have flame wars all over the place. Just that some real back-and-forth discussion would be nice

]]> By: jayvee http://www.ensight.org/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/comment-page-1/#comment-48951 jayvee Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:39:07 +0000 http://www.ensight.org/archives/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/#comment-48951 does this apply to b-listers? OMG LOL! does this apply to b-listers? OMG LOL!

]]> By: Lord Brar http://www.ensight.org/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/comment-page-1/#comment-48945 Lord Brar Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:38:05 +0000 http://www.ensight.org/archives/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/#comment-48945 Jeremy, You already proved Scooble right by following his advice # 9. Disagree with A-Listers. If you have the balls, “challenge” them to prove they are right. ;) Jeremy, You already proved Scooble right by following his advice # 9. Disagree with A-Listers. If you have the balls, “challenge” them to prove they are right.

;)

]]> By: Eric Eggertson http://www.ensight.org/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/comment-page-1/#comment-48941 Eric Eggertson Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:59:42 +0000 http://www.ensight.org/archives/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/#comment-48941 Vince: Lately I've seen a lot of A-List bashing, so I don't think the sycophantic thing is as prevalent as you suggest. Vince: Lately I’ve seen a lot of A-List bashing, so I don’t think the sycophantic thing is as prevalent as you suggest.

]]> By: Dave http://www.ensight.org/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/comment-page-1/#comment-48939 Dave Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:55:42 +0000 http://www.ensight.org/archives/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/#comment-48939 Great post man, i would love to stop and chat but I have to finish my Brrreeeport article. Great post man, i would love to stop and chat but I have to finish my Brrreeeport article.

]]> By: Matthew Oliphant http://www.ensight.org/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/comment-page-1/#comment-48936 Matthew Oliphant Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:56:43 +0000 http://www.ensight.org/archives/2006/02/15/how-not-to-become-an-a-lister/#comment-48936 I tried following my <a href="http://businesslogs.com/best_practices/10_tips_to_better_blogging.php" rel="nofollow">Top 10 List</a> but it doesn't seem to be working. Perhaps I should start two more blogs and run a comparison test between my list, your list, and Scoble's list... After three months, which list of ways to become a better blogger will get me more link love? More fame? More fortune? Meh, I am happy enough being a clister. :) I tried following my Top 10 List but it doesn’t seem to be working. Perhaps I should start two more blogs and run a comparison test between my list, your list, and Scoble’s list…

After three months, which list of ways to become a better blogger will get me more link love? More fame? More fortune?

Meh, I am happy enough being a clister. :)

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