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Re: Community vs Association

derrickkwa — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:32:19 -0000

Well, in that case, wouldn't a simple directory suffice?

And yeah, while I do see where you're coming from, the value that provides is more for people looking for a blogger - PR people from companies, etc. But for the average blogger out there, does that really provide that much value?

Re: Community vs Association

mhisham — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:30:54 -0000

Hmmmm ... for perhaps very different reason, I really think the Association is an excellent idea. Right now, for the rest of the people who are not clued in on bloggers or their blogs or their dishevelled community, there simply is no easy or convenient way to find their way around.

If they needed to find a particular kind of blogger, they would ask the obvious blogger they know, and that could mean that, that particular blogger become the unofficial contact person for every other blogger. Step in the association, and it would be an easier task.

hummmm ... let's re-think and discuss this again ... when you are back to blogging? ;)

hehe,
Sham

Re: Community vs Association

Susan — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:09:48 -0000

Xin Nian Hao!

Glad you are back. Else I would not know that there is an association set up.
What ever the association for. The readers takes what they read with discretion.

Re: Community vs Association

derrickkwa — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:46:54 -0000

Thanks. =). Glad you agree.

Re: Community vs Association

brian — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:16:31 -0000

wow, i think you nailed it. "What we need is to build the community. Not establish an association."

props dude -)

Re: Doing What You Love

davidjordan97 — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:54:31 -0000

Hello friends,

What, I am coming to a conclusion by reading these similar kind of topic is not every business is legal or not each one is illegal, matter is here to pick up one which we are enjoying or think that its really work for every one.

Thanks for posting .

Re: 2009: The Road Ahead

Aloevera — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:27:31 -0000

Derrick, I've told you this before, but I'll say it again. I think you're missing God's love and care if your life, and I'm 100000000000000000000000% sure that he'll always accept you no matter how far you stray from Him.

God never leaves nor forsakes you.

Re: 2009: The Road Ahead

derrickkwa — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:32:16 -0000

Thanks, Shanice. =). Appreciate it.

Re: 2009: The Road Ahead

shanice — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:33:27 -0000

Hi. I believe u have the strength and courage to face the uncertainties. God grants us the strength that we need at all times if u only ask. When life is uncertain, there lies Great opportunities. If u believe u can, u can! If u believe u cant, u cant. Go for it! Let the fire in u keep burning. Lastly, I'll be here if u need me. Cheers...

Re: Wordpress Direct Misses The Point

derrickkwa — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:43:15 -0000

Definitely, I have nothing against people making money from their blogs. Maybe the post wasn't clear, and I apologize for that. But yeah, I have nothing against people making money from their blogs. But what I don't believe in is starting the blog JUST as an attempt to make money.

Re: Wordpress Direct Misses The Point

benjio — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:01:25 -0000

I agree about the wordpress direct that it it not the real McCoy. It does not give you options to really let it know about you. I would love to make money with it, but do not know HOW! However, for nayone fiddling it is a good concept as the techie thing is more or less taken out.

Re: 2009: The Road Ahead

derrickkwa — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:43:49 -0000

Thanks. =).

Re: 2009: The Road Ahead

Sharon — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:12:06 -0000

Hang in there cousin! Since u have decided to take the risk, just go all the way. See what u can do and see how it goes. If you don't try you'll never know. And knowing that u have tried, at least u'll live without regrets. :)

Re: Making Things Happen

derrickkwa — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:00:38 -0000

Thanks. Haha, I'm not actually that positive, to be honest. I just...think it's going to be...an interesting year, to say the least. I'm positive about the Social Media scene in general, but not really that positive about my own personal life, so yeah.

Re: Making Things Happen

Susan — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:59:34 -0000

Happy Year 2009 and Year of the Ox

2008 has actually been a good year to me. I only hope the recession would not hit me.

You certainly sound positive and that is great!

Re: Wordpress Direct Misses The Point

martin1c — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:08:57 -0000

I think the main point of blogging is content and that the community who look at blogs really want high quality content most. As long as the content is of a high standard then I see no reason why someone shouldn't be able to make money from their blog in an indirect way.

Re: 2009: The Road Ahead

derrickkwa — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:02:35 -0000

Thanks Margaret. =).

Yeah, I guess sometimes the questioning and uncertainty is what is needed. Doesn't make it any easier to deal with, but yeah.

Haha. Good to know that you think I've got guts. Yeah, I know lots of people thought that I was crazy (many still do, I think). But yeah, haha. The thing about doing stuff like that is...well, having guts doesn't mean you don't feel scared. And honestly, I still do. I hope I manage to overcome it and not let the fear affect my decisions, but the fear is always still there.

And yes, we will definitely see each other again soon. I'll make sure of that. ;)

Re: Making Things Happen

derrickkwa — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:59:07 -0000

Thanks for dropping by. Glad you like the blog, and hope to see more of you in future. =).

Re: 2009: The Road Ahead

Margaret — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:50:16 -0000

Hey Derrick, Hang in There! You're almost outta Singapore. Less than two more years.. do a countdown if it makes you feel better. You know, a lot of people I know just go through the motions of daily life, trying to fit in somewhere, and hope that life is easy, or hope that life has something good in-store for them. I am one of those people too, sometimes.

But it's a good thing that you're not easily content and want more out of life. That's what all this soul-searching is for, that's what this entire blog is about. You wrote that you're kinda aimless, lost and looking for a purpose in life? Yeah, that's life for you. I wake up to the same questions everyday too. Who am I, what am I doing here, why haven't I accomplished something in my 19 years of life, what's going to happen to me in future? I think, as my writing professor would put it, we're all groping towards clarity. Because if you don't ask those questions, you won't get anywhere in life.

I don't really know what you'll be like 20 years down the road, but I know you are going to do something with your life. So don't give up halfway and join the masses. That is the saddest thing that could ever happen.

I also want you to know that I really admire all the choices that you made, including that first day of school in 2007, when we all found out that you quit. Most people may think: he's nuts. Yeah, I thought that too, but I also though: he's got guts. Don't lose that.

We're 19. Young, bring-eyed and ready to conquer the world. All the best to you in 2009. I look forward to meeting you in person soon =)

Re: Making Things Happen

Francesco Federico — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:18:18 -0000

Just a few words to say hi,

I see we share the same passion for life and views about pursuing our very true way of being.

Keep up the nice blog,

Cheers,

Francesco

Re: 2009: The Road Ahead

derrickkwa — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:41:43 -0000

Haha. I just knew you'd come and offer encouragement. =). Thanks, though, really appreciate it. Well, yeah. I'm "prepared to do something about it". Whether the opportunities will present themselves...are not always in my control, I guess. But yeah, you're right, we'll always have people better than us who we look up to.

Hopefully I can find that "one side project". =). Thanks for all the encouragement.

Re: 2009: The Road Ahead

Jessica Mah — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:57:50 -0000

Heya! Happy New Year! You hold a lot of great promise -- you know what's missing in your life, and you're prepared to do something about it. Something I had to learn this year was that everybody will aspire to be more accomplished than someone else. I have friends who've done WAY more than I have, and I think to myself, "why am I not as smart as that person?" But I then realized... no matter how accomplished I am, I'll always look up to someone else's greater achievements. It's human nature to do so, and it brings the best out of us.

But just remember, if you can do even one side project doing something you're passionate about, you'll find great success in life.

Keep up the good work :)

Re: Doing What You Love

derrickkwa — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:53:24 -0000

Haha. What's so special about it coming from me? =P. But yeah, thanks, glad someone agrees. Definitely, the fault lies in the people, not the system. Glad I could provide some "much needed assurance". =). That's what this blog is meant for.

Hope your holidays are going well. =)

Re: Doing What You Love

mhisham — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:45:31 -0000

Hey Derrick!

I actually shared your beliefs that the basis of MLM is practical and what is needed is probably a much more ethical way to conduct the business.

Coming from you, this is a much needed assurance that I'm not alone. I do not have any products to sell right now; although I seldom decline an offer for the usual "business opportunities" meet-up because more often than not, I have the mental strengths to withstand those hardcore types.

cheers & merry xmas,
sham

Re: Merry Christmas

derrickkwa — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:00:51 -0000

Thanks, Phil. =). Hope you have a great Christmas too.

And well, I'll be back in 2009, definitely. How much you can learn from me, though, I'm not too sure. =P. It should probably be me learning more from you. Keep creating the awesome content.