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I’ve found blogs through Entrecard that I would keep visiting even if Entrecard ceased to exist. Its been very useful as a means of finding blogs that I have enjoyed reading (mind you, there’s plenty that I wouldn’t choose to read in a million years!).

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@Lee
Glad you like EC. I do too. Just that as a business, it’s too costly. But for making friends (or in the case of the comments above-enemies), two thumbs up. You’ve certainly made an impression with the rest of the members with your high profile both in dropping, the forums, etc. I’m sure you’ll make more than just your hosting money back. ;D

I have invested a lot of time in this brand… It is more of a hobby now. If i can make a small bit of money for hosting then that’s all good…. I am sure brands can find better ways of getting bigger.

But for personal type blogs its amazing… and i would say its more of a community then anything.

I love EC

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If you refuse to participate and hate it that people are visiting your blog with the possibility of being your fan or your detractor, then by all means, remove the widget. A hundred more active blogs will be more than willing to take up your spot in the server.

@beth
I read your posts in forums and I can see why your style could affect other marketers. You have a way of simultaneously bragging about your traffic and scoffing at the marketing efforts of others, and I don’t just mean turnip and Sam… while acting like a marketer yourself by telling people how you earn from your blog. That’s my opinion. You put yourself out there and invite people to focus on what you do. Taken in a positive way, this is actually benefiting you. If I give you advice, will you also bite my head off? :D I’ll tell you anyway.

You may hate these guys’ guts, but that shouldn’t stop you from considering their opinions like “hmm, maybe they have a point”. Defend yourself all you want, and that’s the way to do it, really, but don’t forget how you’re a blogger and your blog is public, your stats are public, and everything else you write about. Take their criticism of your blog like a COMPLIMENT because they actually took the time to research where your traffic is coming from and read on what kind of posts you put out (including the Maxine cartoons and the way you make fun of your officemates in your blog).

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@Sam: I think Beth is having Turnip because he said he won’t be posting anymore (as stated in the forum). I had a good chuckle about the turnip and the frog legs comment because they’re really good food here in Singapore and you made me think about going to get some.

@Nikolai: I hear ya. It can be darn addictive and suddenly your kids have grown up and you haven’t noticed.

@Monkey Tale and Lady Rose: Glad EC is doing wonders for your blogs and bringing in readers. I’ve certainly made a few friends and am quite happy with the EC benefits. It’s just the “business” side of things that I am bringing into question, if its worth it, as a business.

@Money Making Blogger: Hah, I bet commenting on this post though has added 30 seconds to your speed dropping prowess

@Evilwoobie: “EC is not ordinary traffic” – you got that right, lots of extraordinary people. Seriously.

@Sukosaki: You mean if you pay for an ad that reader will be more loyal than someone who came in through free marketing? Do you have any data supporting this?