Comments on: Why You Should NOT Try to be Original

By: Copy Your Way to Blogging Success | Big Idea Blogger

Copy Your Way to Blogging Success | Big Idea Blogger — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:44:03 +0000

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By: Liane YoungBlogger

Liane YoungBlogger — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:37:22 +0000

Just an additional thought:

I think there should be a clear distinction between the instances on where to be NOT original and where to be original.

Of course, in terms of establishing yourself as a professional, one must follow the rules of professionalism, therefore “copy” what the probloggers do.

On the other hand, in terms of branding and getting recognized among the hordes of bloggers out there (yes, the competition), there is a great need to also adopt a certain style that can pull off a “Stand Out” factor

By: Charles

Charles — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:28:56 +0000

You raised a great point about taking something from elsewhere to another smaller group of people who has never heard or read of it before, because to the other group of people, it’s “original”. Thanks for raising this up, Bad Blogger!

By: The Bad Blogger

The Bad Blogger — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:50:58 +0000

Remixing is good, that’s why nowadays music does use original song and remix with other background music, but still there are music that just copy the whole song and change the language, which to me it does seem to be original.

But in blogging changing the language from English to Chinese or any other language, it means you are targeting only the type of people who you speak to.

But even though is a small market, you might be the only one who that small market is looking up for.

By: Charles

Charles — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:24:49 +0000

That’s a great example! Yes, that’s the perspective I’m talking about. Thanks for the Stumble, Ching Ya!

By: Ching Ya

Ching Ya — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:50:14 +0000

This reminds me much of the singing contest ‘American Idol’, where the judges keep asking for ‘originality’ — make the song our own and be unique when presenting it. I think it’s the same perspective. Asswass do have a point though, personal branding is another important factor that’ll contribute to uniqueness. ^^ Very enlightening post, Charles. Good job! Stumbled.

@wchingya
Social/Blogging Tracker

By: Charles

Charles — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:45:53 +0000

Yeah! You got the point!

By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap

Stephen - Rat Race Trap — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:38:25 +0000

Charles, OK maybe your article wasn’t original but you rearranged the information beautifully. Thanks!

By: Charles

Charles — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:19:48 +0000

Hey Sandeep, glad you enjoyed it

By: Curious Little Person

Curious Little Person — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:50:37 +0000

So true! Original content is just a myth – Virtually, anything can be found on the internet – I guess Originality is just what you add and tweak to make it interesting for your readers!

Cheers
Sandeep