Comments on: Some Thoughts After a Long Vacation http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/ Financial talk for the rest of us Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:14:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: kristine http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954874 kristine Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:34:24 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954874 Sandra, Wisebread is good. They do not change articles as frequently, which is a part of the draw here. But they always have many on the front page from which to choose. Not sure if you will ever see this! I keep waiting for Johanna to write a blog. I would go there. She seems to have absented as well.

]]> By: Sandra http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954861 Sandra Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:56:02 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954861 Must admit, I don’t get it. Trent is a self-proclaimed financial guy who thinks he has something to offer in all realms of life. Yet, his life experience is limited. Some of your advice, Trent, is just plain naive. You are not qualified to hand out mental health advice, marital advice, medical advice, nutritional advice, etc. To be honest, I don’t think your really qualified to handout financial advice. Yes, you know some financial stuff – but all of it is widely available and not expanded on in any depth.

I am done reading your blog, I am sorry I contribute to your being able to check out of the mainstream and stay home to be a “writer” – of a blog and two pedestrian books. I can’t tell you the number of times you have offended me and the industry I spent 13+ years in university to work in. Please remember a high number of readers does not mean you have successfully helped anyone.

And in my opinion, your promotion of women wearing tee shirts at the beach feels predatory. I understand you were trying to present a values discussion – but, the wrong values seemed to come through. But, it is clear that you are heterosexual.

Good-bye Trent. Readers, I will miss your wit and passion…but, clicking on this blog supports this blog and I just can’t do it anymore.

]]> By: tall bill http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954843 tall bill Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:12:33 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954843 So you were in Seattle as one commenter wrote who thought he saw you at the Zoo! If you made it to Snoquamie Falls, you were within 1 mile of me. Glad you brought the family to the Wedding & made a Vacation out of it as this area has sooo much to offer. It’s supper that you’re rested Trent. Looking forward to some wonderful inspiring articles ongoing. Thanks!

]]> By: jackie.n http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954841 jackie.n Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:58:54 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954841 i would like to see a post from trent after he actually watches the “cashback” video.

better yet, perhaps he will go a step further and watch it with his wife, and then report back on her comments as well.

]]> By: Kai http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954825 Kai Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:47:06 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954825 You don’t check the comments nor fix mistakes, bugs, or errors when you’re not on vacation. How is anyone to notice the difference when you go away?
Not that you’re reading this to notice…
The comments are definitely better than the articles these days.
“How to earn big money on a blog:
Write some good stuff.
Attract a strong audience to comment and discuss.
Stop putting in any effort.
Kick back and enjoy the money others make for you.
Profit!”

Impressive work done here.

]]> By: Gretchen http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954799 Gretchen Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:12:41 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954799 Adding a closing parenthesis where missing.

]]> By: Gretchen http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954798 Gretchen Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:11:23 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954798 I know he gets paid per click (despite odd arguments to the contrary but just can’t help myself.

No other blog I follow doesn’t comment on their reader’s comments.

]]> By: Maria http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954797 Maria Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:54:53 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954797 Yes, Julia we are writing into a black hole for others to read and unfortunately Trent is making a fair amount of money off us.
I don’t know what draws me to the comments everyday ( I have long since lost “inspiration” in the posts). I actually spend a good bit of wasted time here everyday and can’t seem to stop.
Lately, it has been getting kind of old and routine and I am starting to feel duped.
Perhaps, us folks coming to this blog for the comments only should try to meet up “somewhere else” for discussions.

]]> By: Julia http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954795 Julia Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:33:19 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954795 Does Trent EVER read any of the comments? He never pipes in to respond to comments, are we just writing into a black hole only for others with (often the same) suggestions to read? Don’t get it – shouldn’t a blog with a “passionate” author be more involved with his audience or are we all just a dumping ground for a need to write? Yes, I read the blog voluntarily, but it is getting increasingly irritating with no interaction (in the form of responding to comments) from the author of this blog with his readers.

]]> By: kristine http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954785 kristine Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:36:38 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954785 Oh, and ditto KC. You should read those comments on the latest Inspiration entry.

Cashback (the short) is a copyrighted work currently for sale on ITunes and Amazon, yet it appears here? It also contains quite a lot of nudity, including full frontal, and unaware women being disrobed, sans disclaimer. Ooops?

]]> By: kristine http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954784 kristine Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:18:36 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954784 It might be a good idea, as most working people do, to note upcoming suspensions of normal activity. No need to alert the thieves and say you are going away, just a “I will be cutting back on comment review, etc. for the next few weeks to spend more time w/ family over the summer.”

It is the same as any professional having an “out of office” e-mail response. It might save you some agida on the backend, and prevent alienating a steady audience. Just an idea.

]]> By: em http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954778 em Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:51:28 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954778 @Sam “It’s funny how you not checking in or paying any attention to the blog for 3 weeks didn’t seem any different than when you do, on the reader’s end any way.”

Love it!! I completely agree with this comment.

]]> By: con http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954777 con Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:50:54 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954777 Okay, good. I guess after quite a few weeks, it was deemed important enough to tend to. Better late than never.

]]> By: lurker carl http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954776 lurker carl Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:36:23 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954776 Out of curiosity, I looked back at last weekend’s inspirations post. I think Trent finally got the message because it has normal sized fonts now.

]]> By: con http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954769 con Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:21:25 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954769 I agree with #10)Sam. I get the impression that Trent is not passionate anymore (if he ever was) about connecting on some level with his readers and, instead, just likes to whip out his posts to make some money so he can stay home and have his dream job. I know that nobody is making me come to this site. Believe me, I come here mainly for the comments and then read the article if it then seems worthwhile.

The font problem with the Inspiration posts has been going on for a really long time now. I think J.D. from GRS even pointed out a possible fix for Trent to try implementing awhile back. Was that ever even considered? Who would know?

]]> By: Sam http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954768 Sam Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:44:24 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954768 It’s funny how you not checking in or paying any attention to the blog for 3 weeks didn’t seem any different than when you do, on the reader’s end any way.

]]> By: Tanya http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954767 Tanya Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:09:10 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954767 I agree; vacation and weekends are essential, as are doing things that refresh you. Balance helps you avoid burnout. Glad you got to be refreshed and thanks for the reminder to find balance!

]]> By: Gretchen http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954766 Gretchen Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:44:55 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954766 You didn’t get any notes or comments or emails about that stupid font issue?

Really?

]]> By: Penny http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954765 Penny Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:29:50 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954765 I have been having those font issues as well! I thought it was something my computer was doing. Evidently not

]]> By: kc http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2011/08/09/some-thoughts-after-a-long-vacation/#comment-954764 kc Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:03:17 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/?p=7449#comment-954764 You might want to read ALL of the comments on the latest “10 Pieces of Inspiration” post.

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