A couple of guys decided to take me to task for linking to Dave in Hawaii in my link fest. Lest anyone have the misapprehension that I agree with everyone I link to, let me state unequivocally that I do not. I also don’t care if you dislike one of the blogs to which I’m am linking.
So for your edification dear reader, here is how the blogs/posts get into the weekend link fest. It’s really rather simple.
1. Link to something I or my co-blogger have written, agree or disagree, I don’t care. So long as the response is well reasoned and on point.
2. Send traffic our way. And by that I mean some substantial numbers.
3. Write something interesting. Even if I don’t agree with it I still link if I get an ‘a-ha’ moment or it gets me thinking.
4. If you’re just starting a blog, leave a comment on something I or my co-blogger have written. Make sure to leave your blog’s address. I will check out your blog.
Now in Dave’s case, his blog hits the first three points with a strong emphasis on number 2. If STD can send even a fraction of that traffic back his way, then I am going to do that. Dave has been a good blog friend since the beginning of STD.
I suggest that if you dislike anyone on the link fest then ignore the link. There’s no one holding a gun to your head telling you to click through.
