Mass Appeal

I get props like a slogan and no man
Could ever try to diss when I kicks my jam
Lyrically def and connecting complete mic wrecking
No double checking vocals kill like weapons
But if I have to I go all out with no mic
Yeah that's right cause I survived mad fights
And for my peeps I truly care
Cause without some of them I wouldn't be here
And they all know how I feel
Cause suckers be like playin themselves to have mass appeal

GangStarr “Mass Appeal”

Every once in a while, I want to be one of those mass appeal bloggers that has a bunch of people following them. I used to be that back in the day. I just don’t have the time and wherewithal to read everybody’s blogs like I used to. I know that’s how it’s done, but that still doesn’t stop me from wishing that I had more readers, without me having to read their blogs. It’s selfish, I know, but that’s how it is. Especially on days like today, when I see from my sitemeter that I’ve only had 7 visits, 2 of which were from me, and 2 from my girlfriend. It’s like where are all my blogging homies? And even on days when I get more frequent visitors, they don’t comment. I know.. I know.. I lurk sometimes too, but that doesn’t stop me from wishing that the lurkers would say a little something.

It’s funny. When I first started blogging I used to always say I’m blogging for myself and if other people want to read then that’s just an added bonus. Wow, was that some BS. If I really was writing to myself, then my blog would be private, or I wouldn’t tell people things about me that I already know, or I wouldn’t get such a kick out of reading other bloggers comments. No, I don’t write for myself. This ain’t no diary! This is a blog, son! So misguided I was back then. I’m here to entertain and it’s a whole lot easier to do that when I know people are reading.

Wait, I hope that didn’t sound like a threat. I’m not planning on stopping blogging, but I’m saying. I like people to read my stuff. If that means I have to suck it up and find new blogs to comment on, then I guess I will. It’s just incredibly hard to find someone that posts often and that I actually want to read. But one thing I won’t do is play myself to get mass appeal. I’m not gonna just comment on a bunch of random blogs so they will come visit me. If the substance isn’t there, I’ll have to pass. And I’m not going to start writing about sex and dumb things to pander to people. That’s not me. I’m not going to play myself like that. It’s not that important to have people reading. And finally, I’m not going to temper my opinion about anything to get people to read. When I used to be on Yahoo Messenger, I would talk to a lot of bloggers that had definite opinions about stuff, but wouldn’t write about it on their blogs because other people wouldn’t agree. What the heck ever!!! Say what you gotta say. Don’t dumb your stuff down for the popularity.

Yeah, so sometimes I want the mass appeal, and then I think about what some people do to get it, and I’ll pass. I’ll let them be Soulja Boy, I’ll be Talib Kweli or somebody. Not a lot of people listen, but those that do, definitely appreciate it. I’m not gonna play myself to get mass appeal. But tell your friends to read my stuff. LOL