tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post409219507671977088..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: So Martha Stewart doesn't like bloggers--does that mean me?Adventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-49290207275371358972013-11-19T08:16:13.034-08:002013-11-19T08:16:13.034-08:00What is classically trained cook?
I'd say bei...What is classically trained cook?<br /><br />I'd say being"classically" trained means being trained in the kitchen,usually from your parent or granparent.<br /><br />The best cooks are coming from the home, not necessarily from a western school.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-19418305531631447872013-10-28T22:12:24.541-07:002013-10-28T22:12:24.541-07:00Great article! I think it is time for Martha to h...Great article! I think it is time for Martha to hang up her glue gun and put away her tarnished tiara on the shelf labelled "used tiara - size XXL". She doesn't like competition and bloggers are a threat to her empire. I say way to go bloggers. Keep it going. I love reading about other people's experiences, sharing their great talents and getting ideas. Learning from them. If they have made something and talk about the steps they did to get to the final product, then in my books they are the experts. And that's a good thing!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-17729660569773805822013-10-23T19:27:51.797-07:002013-10-23T19:27:51.797-07:00I find it interesting, because from what I can see...I find it interesting, because from what I can see, blogging has taken a huge upswing since the economy fell, leaving many, many people out of the traditional work force. Some could not find work after that, but have been able to help support their families by their blogging. I have not researched this, but I would assume that even Martha Stewarts "empire" shrunk, leaving unemployed people to fend for themselves. Like it or not, blogging and bloggers are here to stay. Not even Martha can beat them. If she's as smart as she seems to think she is, she would have already embraced blogging (and their bloggers), not only in public, but in her heart. She'd figure out how to capitalize on this next phase, not insult her (shrinking) fan base.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-16387323418429184512013-10-22T16:24:59.322-07:002013-10-22T16:24:59.322-07:00Not all bloggers are experts in the beginning, som...Not all bloggers are experts in the beginning, some might never get their but I love to see people finding their way in what they love to do. The love for what you do is the most important thing within blogs.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-88394611682739934872013-10-21T16:55:33.961-07:002013-10-21T16:55:33.961-07:00She has made her views well known on her show when...She has made her views well known on her show when she had Bill Clinton was visiting. She also celebrated when Obama won on her show. I imagine that was part of the reason her show was cancelled. I miss her show but not her politically pointed remarks.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-88676554604571790872013-10-21T11:41:42.194-07:002013-10-21T11:41:42.194-07:00And once again, Martha Stewart proves her unrelata...And once again, Martha Stewart proves her unrelatability to the average person (her inability to relate to the average person and the level of intimidation she causes in people who would be her readers if only she'd take her tiara off for a second). I read dozens of sewing/costuming/crafting blogs because the bloggers writing them ARE in fact experts in those topics and because they are relatable. They don't set themselves up as Queens of Taste and Style, and they don't aim for an unrealistic and unattainable level of perfection. Naturally, Martha is feeling a bit besieged by these upstarts in her world, but speaking in such a way about bloggers--who are experts in what they write about, regardless of the level at which they write--is like pissing into the wind. She's gonna get all kinds of nasty back-spray and she'll deserve every drop. <br /><br />Her need to defend her position as the "expert" and "DIY Queen" reflects her fear of the changes in her industry. If she can't adapt to the new reality of media and journalism, then she needs to get the heck out of the business and make way for people who do. Like bloggers! <br /><br />I work in journalism, and it's tough out there. Media companies have to keep diversifying their platforms to reach readers and deliver content in the way readers want it delivered. It's a moving target, and that target will only continue to move faster and in many more different directions as media delivery systems continue to evolve.<br /><br />I've never been a fan of Martha's, I'll admit, and it's stuff like this that reinforces my dislike of her "you can have the perfect, crafty, home-made lifestyle just like me" mythology (in addition to rumors of how she treats her staff and the people who work so hard to keep her empire running). I much prefer bloggers who talk about things that they're passionate about and have a level of expertise in.<br />Sorry for the novela!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-18170822612471482592013-10-21T11:19:22.373-07:002013-10-21T11:19:22.373-07:00eh? none of that makes the least bit of sense. Tal...eh? none of that makes the least bit of sense. Talk about off-topic.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-52803103908234805752013-10-21T08:14:38.397-07:002013-10-21T08:14:38.397-07:00True! Bloggers are often expert enough for what we...True! Bloggers are often expert enough for what we need them for!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-33243547994060693182013-10-21T08:13:47.648-07:002013-10-21T08:13:47.648-07:00Aw, thank you, that is so sweet! I appreciate it!Aw, thank you, that is so sweet! I appreciate it!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-82350875641327347472013-10-21T08:13:09.911-07:002013-10-21T08:13:09.911-07:00Good question. I don't think so, in general, b...Good question. I don't think so, in general, because I like learning from my peers because they understand the struggles I might have with a recipe or project!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-16937257297110379372013-10-21T08:08:41.901-07:002013-10-21T08:08:41.901-07:00Haha. True! Very well-said!Haha. True! Very well-said!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-71945921940142454882013-10-21T07:57:36.274-07:002013-10-21T07:57:36.274-07:00Wow, that is super interesting!! I wonder what the...Wow, that is super interesting!! I wonder what the blogger expert threshold is, then? Maybe a few more articles? Still, that means most of us are experts in many things!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-6836979786171456032013-10-21T07:56:59.408-07:002013-10-21T07:56:59.408-07:00Aaack, I saw that iPad thing when I was researchin...Aaack, I saw that iPad thing when I was researching this post. Crazy! I seriously read an article where she talked about how she had all these different <br />devices for different social networks and emails, calls, etc. and it kinda <br />freaked me out. Technology is supposed to make things easier! Sad because I've always admired her for her entrepreneurship as well.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-73259181140491669862013-10-21T07:55:23.058-07:002013-10-21T07:55:23.058-07:00Wow, so true!! Community is such an important part...Wow, so true!! Community is such an important part of blogs, and something that Martha's world can't really create for her readers.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-75841602311528207582013-10-21T07:54:17.563-07:002013-10-21T07:54:17.563-07:00So true. Such a strange thing to say after all the...So true. Such a strange thing to say after all the work she's done with bloggers in the past. When I was raw vegan I relied on the raw vegan books instead of culinary experts as well.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-87689356323234752792013-10-21T07:39:50.277-07:002013-10-21T07:39:50.277-07:00Absolutely! And I do want more from magazines when...Absolutely! And I do want more from magazines when I read blogs all the time--they/the pros should all expect to up the quality level in the coming years!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-60564732675486810872013-10-21T07:38:07.699-07:002013-10-21T07:38:07.699-07:00Hm, not sure I see the connection, but I haven'...Hm, not sure I see the connection, but I haven't heard the political side of her views before.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-62952464966311414582013-10-21T07:37:09.277-07:002013-10-21T07:37:09.277-07:00Ha! Sad but true. Yep, I guess she's been a pr...Ha! Sad but true. Yep, I guess she's been a pro/had her own company for so long she's forgotten the challenges of putting your material out there for the world!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-50086555984937260892013-10-21T07:34:29.961-07:002013-10-21T07:34:29.961-07:00OMG, totally. She has always had that "look a...OMG, totally. She has always had that "look at how fabulous I am; you can do it, too!"--which makes her comments seem hypocritical as well as jealous!!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-27140330543947507692013-10-20T12:18:41.388-07:002013-10-20T12:18:41.388-07:00It's interesting to me, I guess, in that she (...It's interesting to me, I guess, in that she (her industry) puts forward these aspirational ideas in magazines and books which are supposed to show you that 'You can have this glamorous life too! (Just follow these instructions...)' Then when it turns out some of us are generating equally good quality stuff, she turns around with something along the lines of 'No, non- trained professionals can't actually do that!' Again, as others have said, if the pay for content genuinely out stripped the community built blog world in terms of quality, bloggers wouldn't be a threat.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-32018826650262182522013-10-19T23:09:39.957-07:002013-10-19T23:09:39.957-07:00I admit, I saw red a bit when I read her comments....I admit, I saw red a bit when I read her comments. I trained as a pastry chef. Am I allowed and qualified to blog about food? But I like to quilt. Am I allowed to blog about that, even though I'm not an expert? Heavens, we bloggers are already self-doubting enough. I honestly think she is threatened by the blogging community because she doesn't know how to control it, or she can't control it. It's sad, but time to move on Martha.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-76756865800388932242013-10-19T13:01:11.761-07:002013-10-19T13:01:11.761-07:00The thing about blogging is that you are what you ...The thing about blogging is that you are what you post. We don't have someone whispering in our ear saying "No, don't post that cake recipe it may not do well for your audience" or "Didn't you see blah-de-blah's article last month on how polka dots are out? Write the post on stripes, they're in." We put ourselves out there and let the people be the judge. Try a recipe and don't like it? That's what comments are for, in fact, many times I see others make suggestions about what they do to fix a recipe they didn't like. We also don't have to worry about what our sponsors will think. Well, most of us. That leaves a lot more room for HONESTY. <br /><br />On a bit of a side note, I found it extremely annoying that she constantly cut the woman interviewing her off. She could barely finish each question before Martha was answering it& as you mentioned she wasn't even quite on topic for the question. But hey, Martha has never needed much help burning bridges. It seems to be her quick to action attitude that gets her love and hate alike. Unfortunately for her, her publicist wasn't standing next to her to stop her from that terrible interview. <br /><br />MaeAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-79220962585101035612013-10-19T08:48:45.418-07:002013-10-19T08:48:45.418-07:00Well said, Suzannah. Well said...Well said, Suzannah. Well said...Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-76262621282465215332013-10-18T21:11:32.516-07:002013-10-18T21:11:32.516-07:00I can understand why she would be upset if sales a...I can understand why she would be upset if sales and subscriptions are down. However, if you are a blogger who always gives credit to your sources, tests and re-applies material to make new techniques or recommendations, as well as creating new material, then you are an expert or well on your way to becoming one. If a PhD student is someone who uses existing scholarly research to build upon for new research topics, then similarly a blogger like the one I just described is well on their way to expert status. <br />I'm disappointed that Martha would take the easy way out and scapegoat bloggers instead of figuring out what she can learn from the blogosphere and utilize it to expand her industry.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-18699216996157832542013-10-18T19:40:07.490-07:002013-10-18T19:40:07.490-07:00Interesting for sure. On the one hand she has a p...Interesting for sure. On the one hand she has a point, I am sure there are a lot of blogs out there that may mislead you into a bad recipe, but hopefully the reader is smart enough to recognize a good blog/recipe/style/etc. when they see one. I agree with you that she should definitely work with bloggers instead of cut bloggers down... blogs are here to stay, jump on board Martha!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.com