As I mentioned earlier, yesterday we had over 400 visitors to the blog...which I truly find mind-blowing. I don't write everyday (but when I do the readers kindly seem to approve), yet visitors come back time and time again and we are attracting more and more newbies. My visitor counter can tell if you are new to the site, a returning visitor, etc.
What I am learning is that I can NEVER predict what the readers are going to enjoy as I post various things that I find of interest. Eye Candy is always a hit...and usually gets one or two "interesting" or "funs"..so I don't worry that the gents. are unappealing. I know that some visit solely just FOR the eye candy.
I'm starting to learn that politics is not a favorite with everyone, but from time to time I get an email or Facebook message stating that the reader enjoyed the political article so I will continue to post the occasional political opinion or fact. Besides, I'm a firm believer that we ALL should stay aware of what is going on in our government and keep at least minimal track of the political scene. I'm glad that I have hard news feeds on the right of the blog and hope some of you find them interesting. In addition, because many of my readers are gay I will make sure to keep up on that news also...which seems to be popular.
Today genuinely surprised me. I posted what I thought was rather an obscure opinion article on DISNEY (basically questioning the direction of the company etc.) Apparently the Mouse House is in a spot of trouble. I really didn't think anyone would pay attention, but I have gotten four emails, two "interestings" and a couple of Facebook messages about it. Now who would think that the corporate workings of the Disney corporation would interest that many people?
Fashion is not as popular as I would like, but I do get some comments and messages from one or two of my gay readers and quite a few females that enjoy the fashion parade. I think a couple of months ago Terry B. as a guest writer and I did a pretty darned good job presenting the Top Twenty Fashion Designers of All Time (which was very popular at the time). I'm still grateful for the really remarkable essays that Terry B. wrote. Thus, sorry if you hate fashion...it is going to stay.
I suppose what troubles me the most is Adult Eye Candy. I did a poll recently and well over 65% of my readers voted to keep it. Still, just the other day I completely forgot that I had posted it and left it up past noon which the site promises won't happen. I worry that I might have offended a reader or two, but I guess not too much considering we hit such a high number last night and are already over 200 today. I know quite a number of my visitors especially enjoy it, but still...I am aware that the images can be quite graphic. Although I find the male form beautiful in all it's glory...others think it flat out pornography. For those that think Adult Eye Candy is just smut..I would advise being careful on this site after 10 p.m. Central Time. To be honest, I don't post it that often and you have PLENTY of warning not to scroll down and to sign off...thus you don't have to see it. Still, I guess Adult Eye Candy is always going to worry me a bit. Yet, oddly enough a female reader recently called me personally (we are friends) and asked where her naked men were. Apparently she signs on after ten just to see what I have done for the evening.
So there you have it. I can never quite guess what the readers want. I do try to anticipate your wants and needs and I pay attention to all the emails, Facebook messages and "interesting", "fun" and "yawns" I get.
As a reader/visitor...please make it part of your habit to email me anytime about a post at Bratprince@aol.com (the last AOL account on the planet) or leave a comment or check mark on the blog. I am constantly refining and I want you to enjoy THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE BRATPRINCE and return daily to see what is going on!!
Again, all my gratitude for such support and I will keep trying to make this a fun spot to stop by and visit!!
Yours, Bratprince!
What I am learning is that I can NEVER predict what the readers are going to enjoy as I post various things that I find of interest. Eye Candy is always a hit...and usually gets one or two "interesting" or "funs"..so I don't worry that the gents. are unappealing. I know that some visit solely just FOR the eye candy.
I'm starting to learn that politics is not a favorite with everyone, but from time to time I get an email or Facebook message stating that the reader enjoyed the political article so I will continue to post the occasional political opinion or fact. Besides, I'm a firm believer that we ALL should stay aware of what is going on in our government and keep at least minimal track of the political scene. I'm glad that I have hard news feeds on the right of the blog and hope some of you find them interesting. In addition, because many of my readers are gay I will make sure to keep up on that news also...which seems to be popular.
Today genuinely surprised me. I posted what I thought was rather an obscure opinion article on DISNEY (basically questioning the direction of the company etc.) Apparently the Mouse House is in a spot of trouble. I really didn't think anyone would pay attention, but I have gotten four emails, two "interestings" and a couple of Facebook messages about it. Now who would think that the corporate workings of the Disney corporation would interest that many people?
Fashion is not as popular as I would like, but I do get some comments and messages from one or two of my gay readers and quite a few females that enjoy the fashion parade. I think a couple of months ago Terry B. as a guest writer and I did a pretty darned good job presenting the Top Twenty Fashion Designers of All Time (which was very popular at the time). I'm still grateful for the really remarkable essays that Terry B. wrote. Thus, sorry if you hate fashion...it is going to stay.
I suppose what troubles me the most is Adult Eye Candy. I did a poll recently and well over 65% of my readers voted to keep it. Still, just the other day I completely forgot that I had posted it and left it up past noon which the site promises won't happen. I worry that I might have offended a reader or two, but I guess not too much considering we hit such a high number last night and are already over 200 today. I know quite a number of my visitors especially enjoy it, but still...I am aware that the images can be quite graphic. Although I find the male form beautiful in all it's glory...others think it flat out pornography. For those that think Adult Eye Candy is just smut..I would advise being careful on this site after 10 p.m. Central Time. To be honest, I don't post it that often and you have PLENTY of warning not to scroll down and to sign off...thus you don't have to see it. Still, I guess Adult Eye Candy is always going to worry me a bit. Yet, oddly enough a female reader recently called me personally (we are friends) and asked where her naked men were. Apparently she signs on after ten just to see what I have done for the evening.
So there you have it. I can never quite guess what the readers want. I do try to anticipate your wants and needs and I pay attention to all the emails, Facebook messages and "interesting", "fun" and "yawns" I get.
As a reader/visitor...please make it part of your habit to email me anytime about a post at Bratprince@aol.com (the last AOL account on the planet) or leave a comment or check mark on the blog. I am constantly refining and I want you to enjoy THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE BRATPRINCE and return daily to see what is going on!!
Again, all my gratitude for such support and I will keep trying to make this a fun spot to stop by and visit!!
Yours, Bratprince!
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