Comments on: On “Filler Posts”

By: Sybil

Sybil — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:55:45 +0000

bbbwwwwwwaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh I have never heard the term but I haven’t been bloghopping much

I pretty much agree with Jessica. Decide what you (that is the general you) want to do with your blog and do it. From what I get you are saying ‘filler posts’ are uh, normal everyday blog posts.

which sort of makes me haz a sad… Did people forget how to blog for the hell of it? To talk about a book because…

By: Janicu

Janicu — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:30:32 +0000

I hadn’t heard of this filler post thing. But it looks like most people share my view of them which is: it’s fine to post whatever you want on your blog! I enjoy having a switch up from reviewing from time to time.

By: Edie

Edie — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:16:44 +0000

I don’t get the whole blog etiquette thingies.. But hey..

That said I must admit to finding “fillers” more entertaining at the moment, I am not buying too many new books so the reviews are kinda pointless, though I will read anything, as blogs are one of my main procrastination tools.

By: smokinhotbooks

smokinhotbooks — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:48:03 +0000

I love filler posts! I really don’t consider ‘em fluff, I think I would be quite bored if I only read book reviews on every single blog…I love the creativity, contests, new releases etc.

By: katiebabs

katiebabs — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:24:20 +0000

Sometimes filler posts are the best ones to read. Not sure if my WTFckery posts would be that, but I have fun posting it. And most importantly, having fun with whatever you blog about is all that matters.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:21:24 +0000

@Keishon I don't find that surprising. The posts I spend the least time preparing are often the most popular.

By: Keishon

Keishon — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:05:41 +0000

Agree with Jessica. Most of the posts I do are on the fly and surprisingly, they generate the most comments. Go figure. Just a heads up, I do have a filler post for Friday.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:04:09 +0000

heidenkind :
Ironically, some “filler posts,” like interviews, are A LOT of work.
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@heidenkind Depending on the number of books involved, my 'Upcoming Books' posts often take longer than writing reviews.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:00:52 +0000

@Jessica I like your view in a nutshell. @Care Nice to meet you, too! @Denise I also like a bit of variety, particularly something amusing. @Jill D. Trying to please everyone is futile. Ultimately, I please myself and hope what I write appeals to others. @Wendy "One person’s filler is another person’s treasure." - So true. @katiebabs I'm a sucker for a pretty book cover. @Janet W Like you, it's the blogger's voice which keeps me coming back for more. @Renay

Renay :
I think Filler Posts as a derogatory concept is one of the most dangerous things to happen to a community of bloggers. I’ve seen it crop up before and destroy other communities as people are basically told they’re doing it wrong when hey, they’re actually doing something fun and doing it “right” makes it not fun. Then, they leave.

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That is so sad.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:12 +0000

I don’t mind filler posts, but the filler posts I do are most just silly stuff from my own head (the last post I did, for example, I would definitely consider “filler”). Sometimes I’ll do memes, if they involve a topic that interests me. Or if it happens to be Thursday and I’m drinking tea. Ironically, some “filler posts,” like interviews, are A LOT of work.

When I’m reading other people’s blogs, I don’t mind filler posts, but I usually won’t comment on non-discursive memes (Teaser Tuesday, etc.). I just have too many blogs to get through. One thing I don’t get is why people do entire posts on who won a contest. Seems like a waste of time and energy to me, personally, but there it is.