WHAT IS THE SATURDAY NETWORK? The Saturday Network was started in January 2010, and is meant to be a quick, easy way for you to network your blog and, more specifically, get comments! All you have to do is comment on the previous blog and, in return, you're guaranteed a comment by the next participant. We all love comments, right? :)
I also randomly feature a Saturday Networker every week, and it could be you!
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First off, thanks to the three bloggers who participated last week: Ms. Martin Teaches Media, Mindful Musings, and Eating YA Books
Secondly, I'm considering stopping The Saturday Network. Should I? As some of you may know, I started The Saturday Network all the way back in January 2010 and it used to have 20-30+ participants per week. But the number now is down to three as of last week. So I'm wondering if anyone still enjoys it and, if not, perhaps I should be posting some real content over the weekend.
The main reason I'm posting about this now is because I recently discovered the Comment Exchange Program over at YA Addict. It's very similar to TSN but has much more participation than over here... So maybe I should just wave the white flag and give up on my one-year old baby. ):
Anyways, if this is the last one, we're going out with a bang:
The Rolling Stones -- A Bigger Bang CD cover
To Participate:
1. Submit your blog in this format:
Blog Name - Child/MG/YA/Adult/ALL (genres(s) you review)
Blog link to post
2. Head to the blog listed before yours and comment on his/her linked post. Thoughtful comments are appreciated, but if you really can't think of anything to say, feel free to just drop a line and say "hi!"ie. Books At Midnight - YA/MG
3. That's it! I encourage you to visit more blogs and I hope you find a blog to enjoy! :)
Please link to your blog post below.
| 1. | holes In My brain | 2. | Small Review (YA) | 3. | Cozy in Texas - Cozy Mysteries |
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Audrey · 729 weeks ago
Small Review · 729 weeks ago
Maybe a solution could be to "advertise" for each other? When you run the Saturday Network you could mention her CEP and link to her and when she runs the CEP she could mention the Saturday Network and link to you. Kind of like, "Bloggers, if you like this feature, be sure to check out another opportunity over at this other blog for even more blogger networking!"
That could be kind of a win-win all around with more "advertising" for both you and Jami, more networking opportunities for bloggers, and it avoids uncomfortable competition or hard feelings. Sorry I didn't mean to make this so long!
Natalie · 729 weeks ago
goodbooksandgoodwine 12p · 728 weeks ago
I mean, it reads like an accusation of plagiarism. And I doubt that's what Jami did.
Jami · 728 weeks ago
I feel the need to speak my peace. I was not copying you when I started the Comment Exchange Program. I simply noticed I had many older posts that were being missed out and needed more comments. I found out many book bloggers were having the same problem. So I started the program to bring attention to those posts.
If you felt that I was copying you, why didn't you contact me about this? I feel you accusing me of plagiarism is completely uncalled for, and it hurts my feelings. I take great pride in my blog and its content.
Jenn 64p · 728 weeks ago
I just meant to put it out there, and I'm sorry it sounded accusatory. That really wasn't my intention, and I'm sorry that I got a bit carried away (which I tend to do a lot). Sounding accusatory is something my family constantly calls me out on, haha, and I really didn't mean to cause offense. I've reread the post, and I do realize it sounds accusatory, so I've taken out the middle part. Frankly, I just noticed the similarities, noticed that you had participated in The Saturday Network before, and felt a bit slighted, I suppose. But I know that doesn't necessarily mean you plagiarized, and I'm sorry it came across that way. If I ever feel like someone legitimately plagiarized my content with all intentions of doing so, I would definitely settle it through email.
Again, I really don't mean to insult you or your blog, and I'm really sorry you felt so. ^^"
YA Book Queen · 728 weeks ago