When I first heard about Chattablogs, it seemed like a novelty. I could have a blog, post some thoughts, and participate in an online community. Since the initial novelty wore off, however, I've become less and less interested in keeping a personal journal online. I've done it out of habit, and a feeling that I "had" to stick to some imaginary schedule.
Over the last few weeks, I've reminded myself that I would rather talk to people in person, or via the telephone or e-mail. I've found that -- for some reason -- I am more adversarial when I blog, whereas I am more open and personable, well, in person. I like people. Even those I disagree with. Yes, I have strong and unwavering convictions. But I am also a caring person, and one of the things I struggle with is making sure people know that. My blog, in its current form, is a self-obsessed blob of friction and is not helping my efforts.
I am also quite busy as a newspaper editor. I have other outlets for my writing and no longer feel the need to post my wide-ranging and random comments about a million different things on a regular basis. Increased privacy would be nice, too.
With that said, Right To The Chin, will cease to exist as you know it as of today. The blog will be slowly dismantled -- possibly completely -- over the next few weeks as I focus my energies on other things, one of which being an online archive of published work dating back to the early '90s. That project might replace Right To The Chin. I would also like to start on an online family photo library and (finally) find a proper online home for my truckload of past and future video projects and ideas.
If you've been a regular visitor to Right To The Chin. I thank you. It's been fun. If you happen to miss hearing from me, give me a call, drop me an e-mail or meet me for lunch.
Thanks-
Bill
NOOOOOOOOO!!!!
You are killing me!!!!
Stop! -- I mean -- Don't stop!!!
Posted by: podge at November 21, 2004 02:51 PMgoodbye. thanks for sharing a bit of yourself for a while. keep up the good work on the pulse.
Posted by: bobw at November 21, 2004 10:10 PMyours is one of the few blogs I read regularly on Chattablogs, I think you should continue to post even if its not on a regular basis, the public needs your voice.
Posted by: James at November 22, 2004 09:08 AMI know you're loving a caring, I hear all the time 'bout you playing grabass with mesh. I don't think your blog is self-obsessed friction or whatever. A couple people might, but not me.
Posted by: JosiahQ at November 22, 2004 09:17 AMBill -- I've enjoyed reading your blog for a long time now. Good stuff. You'll be greatly missed. I'm actually in Chattanooga right now and would love have met you in person. But, alas! I have a plane to catch.
Posted by: Hugo at November 22, 2004 09:34 AMNo!
Posted by: Beth at November 22, 2004 10:38 AMOh Bill, I'm sad. I understand that you are way too busy to keep it up. And I can certainly respect the privacy concerns. I did enjoy reading your blog and will miss it. We'll just have to bring stuff up more (controversial or not) in our "group". I think a little pot-stirring would do us all some good! Have a happy Turkey Day.
Posted by: Lisa at November 22, 2004 01:53 PMBilly C. I dont know if you remember me but we go way back. Me and my friends enjoyed your insite on the topic of cheerleading! Too bad that your giving up your website. It was fun, Billy C, it was fun. And I think you had some fun too. You dont have to admit out loud, but you did. Your friend Podge did too. You two mite be on the weird/dorky side but that dont mean we forgot about uz! Don't forget us! And always remember...cheerleading IS a sport. (You'll answer to the cheerleaders across America if you disagree!)
colrus.
i've never met you
but i enjoy your blog.
that said, are you going to be a quitter your whole life? remember that trombone you begged your mother and i for? how long did you play with that? don't let this website be your trombone.
will cote