The Blog Reaper

There is a new blog that has emerged onto the blog-o-sphere. It's The Blog Reaper. Run!!!

Okay, so maybe you don't have to run, but if you have a blog you better write. Otherwise, The Blog Reaper could show up on your site one day, take a look around, and add you to his list of blogs that are considered dead.

You know the blogs where people start them with good intentions but after 2 or 3 posts they just quit with no mention why. Then there are those bloggers that start them, but after a few posts take a 3 month sabbatical and return only to say, "I know I haven't blogged in awhile, but I plan to start again soon...seriously." Then another 3 months go by and we still haven't seen any new content.

It's been awhile since Pet Peeving has talked about a pet peeve, so here it is; Blog neglect. If you're not writing on your blog, delete it! However, you could also make a final post that states your intentions of never posting again or explain on one of your pages why your blog only has a few posts and why you quit.

One other peeve...a blog is not a Web site. It's a blog. A blog is a blog and Web site is a Web site and yes, they are different. So for those who try to pass their blogs off as a Web site, it annoys me.

Debt and Blogs

There are tons of people blogging about their debt to the rest of the world. However, when I say the rest of the world, that excludes family.

According to good ole' Dave Ramsey, 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. There are a lot of "debt people" out there. I think it is interesting to see how blogs and network sites are being used to help people establish accountability and discipline when it comes to improving their quality of life. Whether it is mourning the loss of a loved one or getting out of debt, people are more open online than in person.


Even sites like Dave Ramsey's My Total Money Makeover are providing journals, chat, and forums to allow people to openly discuss their financial situations. The online community is made up of thousands of members from across the globe, sharing and helping each other get out of debt based on Dave's financial principles.

Debt can be a hard thing for people to cope with emotionally. That's why I am proud to be a part of My Total Money Makeover. It's a place that allows people to hope for a better future.