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Friday, October 9, 2009

Blogs, Blogs

Oh, what to do. So blogging is only fun when you're somewhat anonymous.. and things have been getting oddly non-anonymous. Plus the internet is the internet and assholes seem to crawl out from every rock they're festering under to chip in their 2 cents. For the record, the point of this blog is to have a forum for medical discussions, venting, ranting, ethics, pre-med issues, and all around positive talk. That's it.

What to do? Make the blog private? Maybe. Sort of defeats the purpose. But I thought that would work. Then my boyfriend told me that was mean... leaving my readers out in the cold with no warning (including him, I guess)... which was advice I somewhat ignored out of irritation of the whole situation.

But then the emails came. Quite a few. Requests to re-open and invite. So I'm opening this up for a little while to get some feedback. Any thoughts on keeping the blog open, by invite only, etc? I haven't decided what my plan of action is... but at the very least if I make the blog private and you'd like an invite... send me an email to doctorella2013@gmail.com and I'll put you on the list.

Thanks,

Ella
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6 comments:

  1. OhForPetesSakeOctober 9, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I was traveling for an interview Wednesday and yesterday, and was saddened when I wasn't able to log on to your blog.

    What it comes down to is your vision for this blog. If it's to be anonymous, then take the steps you need to take to keep it anonymous.

    On my own selfish note, I thoroughly enjoy your blog (even though I stumbled upon it at your hated SDN ;) ) and would enjoy the privelege of continuing to read it.

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  2. Doctor DOctober 9, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Good to have you back Ella if only even temporarily. I'm sure you'll do what is best.

    Just let me know if you need the Secret Society of Anonymous Medbloggers to take action. We could arrange to have people who try to blow your cover "disappear," if you know what I mean.

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  3. A Doc 2 BeOctober 9, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Trolls suck. They suck the life out of their own sordid, sad life which resembles dysentery and then try to target others.

    Ignore the trolls. Don't let them win. Keep your comments moderated and if/when a troll strikes, just delete/ignore, and move on.

    Glad to see you back!

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  4. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    I was soo sad to see I couldn't read your blog anymore. I'm glad you reopened it even if it's temporary. I'll shoot you an email in case you go private. Do what's best for YOU.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Glad to see your blog is back online.

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  6. UnknownOctober 12, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    if you do go private, please invite me. I'm a non-trad who is following you for inspiration and some insight into what I will hopefully be going through this time next year. Thank you for doing this!

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