Yes, yes. I know I need to update my links. However, for me it's not simply a matter of adding new blogs. It's a matter of deleting the ones I don't frequent much anymore. My "Choice Cuts" are not merely reciprocal kudos to those who link to Texas T-Bone. It is the roadmap for my almost daily romp through Blogland. That said, I'm making a list and checking it twice. Please stand by.
THE A-LIST OF BLOGS
Much as been said about the Most Influential Blogs, or Top Blogs or whatever. Without fail, I've never heard of anyone on the list. And that is only one reason to make fun of any popularity contests in the Blogisphere. I think when keystrokes are made for mere ego strokes, it's time to hang it up. A couple of my regular reads, Candy Genius and Pippa have said it better in the recent past.
However, in true Texas T-Bone fashion, I’ve made a list of how to become an A-list Blogger:
1. Brag about how long you’ve been blogging and what types of archaic systems you’ve had to use. Likewise, tell the world how much better whatever system you are using now is tons better than what everyone else is using.
2. Make sure you are as boring as possible.
3. Only link to other A-list blogs.
4. Set up a Pay Pal account just so people can throw money at your coolness.
5. Never branch out to read newer blogs or leave encouraging comments.
6. If you do happen to stumble on a lesser blog, leave snide comments about how much the new blogger sucks.
7. Get really offended if someone uses a blogging name similar to yours. Doesn’t matter if the two blogs are worlds apart. That’s identity theft, man!
8. Send tons of e-mails to people who make lists of influential blogs to ensure your name will appear on the list.
9. Write tons of posts about how cool you are.
10. Lead geekfest seminars on how to be an A-list blogger.
There are more, I’m sure, but they are secret to you and me. The purpose of this blog, as has been stated many times, is to serve as a creative outlet for yours truly. The fact that people have responded fuels the fire and brings me joy. I hope Texas T-Bone has brought a smile to your face on occasion. I’m not even striving for the A-list. I’m with you guys in the trenches!
Happy Blogging! The only hope of overthrowing Big Brother is with us proles. Keep the faith and stick together!
