Maybe it’s just me; but I really dislike those blog posts that start:
x Number Of Ways To…..
There seems to be a proliferation of these posts offering an ‘easy fix’ solution in any number of steps. Here’s a small selection from my news reader this morning:
- 21 more riddles to train lateral thinking
- 5 Reasons Why You Should Read History More Than News
- 10 Tips for Razor Sharp Concentration
- 18 Practical Tips for Living the Golden Rule
- 50 Frugal Blogs
- 7 Habits To Improve Posture
(Actually that last one is quite a good posting).
There’s something about these posts I don’t like that I can’t quite put my finger on. To me they lack substance – I don’t want my life reduced to a series of lists.
Maybe you like that type of posting, or maybe you prefer a post that’s more of a discussion than a list. Let me know your preferences and I can adapt my style appropriately.
Hey, if the post is good, please supply the link
Good point Will, I’ve added the link now.
Cheers
David
Lists are suggesting these people need order… if you look closely enough, you’ll find that half of them have had some sort of Forces/Police experience in their life. Freaky, eh?
I find lists useful to put people off the scent:
1) Tesco
2) This Website
3) That Server
4) This Site Visit…
Little do they know I am really doing numbers 5 and 6…
5) Facebook
6) Read blogs.
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