The Beginning At Last

Whassup With WP?

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Kevin
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Is it just me, or is it dead ’round here lately?

Is there a blogging strike that I’m unaware of?

Is there an uprising against the “not even good enough to be mediocre” prompts?

I mean, I made a sign just in case…

Better prompts or we strike!

I don’t know what’s up, but I do know I am not the only one who’s noticed it’s been dead as a doornail around here lately. Especially the past three or four days.

I know there were some holidays recently in multiple locales. Is that part of it? Everyone still in recovery mode?

I do know last week it was lagging on me a lot, but every other site I visited was fine. 🤷‍♂️

Is this just one of those ebbs and flows we see from time to time? Inquiring apes wanna know!

Whatever it is, hopefully it passes soon, and I hope everyone is, at the end of the day, okay.

Oh, and if we’re on strike…Can someone tell me where? Because there’s no one else out here picketing but me. Feeling kinda silly…🙄

Comments

187 responses to “Whassup With WP?”

  1. RasmaSandra Avatar
    RasmaSandra

    Sometimes you have to step back to see the whole picture as they say. I have set two days for blogging Mondays and Fridays. I am happy with the likes I am getting on my travel blog. My animal and poetry blogs have more likes than they did which is good. Now my final problem is how to get more attention to my music blog. Other than that I am here also enjoying your posts.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Yes, I am sure there’s a lot more to it then I am seeing. I just noticed the past few days it seemed very, very quiet, even for a weekend it was quiet compared to the usual number of posts I see.

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  2. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    I’ve only been regularly since early 2024 but I’ve already noticed several repeats of the same topic, slightly reworded. Plus the topic du jour seems to be jumping back and forth between present and preceding day. We got a notification from a new WP mucky muck that he was gonna improve things “So we got THAT goin’ for us… which is nice.”

    Maybe if the topic of the day is really lame, we could just make up our own topic…at least we’d get to read each others’ content 😎

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      A lot of folks have suggested just that – come up with our own daily prompts. The kicker is that would be tough to manage.
      Well, here’s my first suggestion for Mr. Muckity – Stop changing things at random without any notice! LOL

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    2. Laura Avatar
      Laura

      I’ve said this before too! We should make our own prompts up. Certainly would be more interesting I think

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      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I love the idea. Who’s gonna manage that, though? That’s a big undertaking. that’s my kicker with the whole thing.

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      2. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Mr. Mayor? Campaign manager?

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      3. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I’d have to think about that one…lol
        NTT is a big slice of time, but it’s not impossible, I suppose. 🤷‍♂️

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      4. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        I’m sure we could think of something, but then again the whole reason people use the prompts a lot of times is because it’s 3x more traffic when you do. 🤷‍♀️

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      5. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Well, that is definitely a motivator, yes. That’s why I don’t see them going away or improving anytime soon. Hell, some people can’t even answer them because they already did a year ago! lol

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      6. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        That’s crazy too. It just ends. No more craptastic prompts for you!!

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      7. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Nope. It’s very odd how there’s nothing new. They’re literally just recycled year after year LOL

        Like

      8. Darryl B Avatar
        Darryl B

        Maybe we could really go free range and go with the WP topic of the day…. Then simply overwrite their topic in the header with one of our own choosing

        WP > “Why is the earth round?”
        Writer > “Why do some friendships slowly fade away?”

        If other writers see a homemade topic they like could use it, or come up with their own. Admittedly, a bit chaotic but it’d be interesting to see what people ponder.

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      9. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Maybe we could put several topics in a poll and just have everyone vote which ones?

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      10. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        We could give that a shot, yeah. Definitely open to different ideas.

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      11. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        I’ll let you know when I find a good poll thing, I wanted to implement one on my site too for something different lol

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      12. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It’s definitely a good idea. I have tried to edit the header before and couldn’t for some weird reason. Maybe I’m just dumb like that 😄
        I have been known to just outright hijack a prompt and use it for what I wanted despite what the header said LOL

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      13. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        I’ve thought of editing the header too but I’m afraid it’s gonna delete something 😂

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      14. Darryl B Avatar
        Darryl B

        For my latest blog, it came up with “What is something you’d like to try?” On my phone, I simply put the cursor in the header and typed my own title. In the laptop, click the three dies in the upper right, then select “HTML mode.” Among all the gibberish, you’ll see the title… carefully put your cursor in there, overwrite the title and then switch back to “visual mode.”

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      15. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Oooohhh thanks for this!! 😎 gonna have to try it!

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      16. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Interesting tip! Thanks!

        Liked by 1 person

      17. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
        Not all who wander are lost

        I’ve actually done that a few times. Not quite as drastically but just enough when it pisses me off too much

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  3. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    * only been regularly BLOGGING since…

    Is it me or do the replies tend to drop words? Wish WP would make replies editable.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Yes, it does pull shenanigans at times. Does it to me too, I swear LOL

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      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        They do!! More typos and mistakes on here than anywhere else!

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  4. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Well, since we talked about 😜
    I think it comes in waves too at times, maybe ebbs and flows. You know my reasoning for certain things, but as a whole, maybe people are enjoying the holidays. I also think some fall on and off with it, other life commitments, maybe only some are as dedicated as the ones who have been here since…? lol
    Repetitive prompts don’t help. We’re trying not to do the whole “write just to write” thing I think as well. Could be a time for closing off and introspection for some. Perhaps the fails, glitches, and witches (b?) have turned some people off? Haha. Now I’m just rambling…..

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      It’s very likely a byproduct of all the above as we discussed, yes.
      I have a few theories and they pretty much line up with yours.
      I mean, we approaching the end of the year too and people’s plates might be filling up a bit more too. 🤷‍♂️

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      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        That’s true, holidays and even more stuff coming up, people getting their retail therapy on, travel plans, family plans etc.
        *darts back into hiding*

        Haha jk 😜 it might be a good time for hibernation for real tho

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Yeah, I feel that energy 100% 😄

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      3. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Hibernation vacation it is please! 😴

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Yes, and STAT! 😄😄

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      5. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Ready when you are!! 🤪

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        3, 2, 1…😜

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      7. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Blastoff?? lol 😆

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      8. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Or crash and burn 😬

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      9. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Really?

        Liked by 1 person

      10. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I don’t remember now lol

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  5. Anthony Avatar
    Anthony

    It has been dead, less views less likes and I know my contents consistent and I know everybody else’s is too. I don’t know. It’s like people don’t want to read anymore. I hope this trend changes soon. 😢

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I hear ya, man. Hopefully it’s just a brief lull. Maybe everyone just needs a break and they all hit at the same time by some weird convergence. It’s definitely different.

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      1. Anthony Avatar
        Anthony

        It’s crazy I get numbers in the thousands and now I’m getting lucky to be higher than 800 in terms of views and likes and such and I write a lot and I have a lot of subscribers. I just don’t get it.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I think a lot of us are down across the board. I know my numbers are. I’ve been sporadic here and there, but mostly good for a couple posts a day on average.
        It’s like a perfect storm hit all at once.

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      3. Anthony Avatar
        Anthony

        Exactly

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  6. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    🤣😂 Love the Pictures. These are pretty awesome.

    Yeah, I’ve noticed over the past week or so that things have been pretty quiet out in WP land. 🤫Maybe it’s the back-to-school season kicking in 🚌, the holidays creeping closer 🎃📣🎉🥳🎅🏼🎄or folks already feeling frustrated by the chill in the air and retreating under electric blankets 🥶 for hibernation mode. 😂 Whatever it is, I hope everyone is doing okay.

    That said, I really hope WP picks up the pace soon, whether that’s with more engaging and much better prompts, fixing glitches, or just making better decisions to keep things fresh and fun for everyone. It’d be nice to see the community thriving again, especially as we head into these colder months when creativity and connection feel more important than ever.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      You might be right, my friend. There’s probably multiple factors at play here. With the advent of back to school also comes school sports, which is another thing I didn’t think of til I read your comment. I didn’t even consider school season.

      I am sure the glitches and trash aren’t helping either, though. It can definitely be frustrating!

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      1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        Yeah, I’m thinking those are the reasons. Hopefully, once everyone settles back into their routines, WP will pick up again. At least, that’s what I’m hoping.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Same here. I don’t mind quiet, but not TOO MUCH quiet 😄

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  7. Tyronica Smith Avatar
    Tyronica Smith

    I’m told it was Thanksgiving in Canada yesterday so you’re right on the recovery. Other than that WP has been acting out. My Reader won’t update on my phone or my PC. And the Jetpack app, which I’m using now is a lil glitchy. Hopefully, they’re working on it.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      One would hope! 🤞
      I’ll reserve judgement on that for now LOL
      But, I am quite sure the constant glitches aren’t helping anything, no. It’s definitely not sweetening the pot!

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    2. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      I’ve been having the same issues. And when I go off my emails, I have to sign in to every like or comment. It’s frust.

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      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Nice to know the issues aren’t confined to PC. Whatever option you choose, apparently you get hosed lol

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    3. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
      Willie Torres Jr.

      Frustrating **

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      1. Tyronica Smith Avatar
        Tyronica Smith

        One of the reasons I have Jetpack is because I had to keep signing in from my email account to like or comment. It wasn’t always like that. I don’t know what happened. But I got the app and now I can’t see everyone’s posts. 😕

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        So lovely to know their crap doesn’t work on any platform. 🙄
        Un-freaking-believable, I swear.

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      3. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Can confirm, the app sucks so much and I often miss / can’t see others posts either 😫 it’s awful

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Was it ever any good or has it always been a POS?

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      5. Tyronica Smith Avatar
        Tyronica Smith

        From my experiences, it jumped out the box messed up. It’s crazy tho, we had like a solid month were it worked well then the app and the website weren’t compatible with wa h other

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      6. Tyronica Smith Avatar
        Tyronica Smith

        See.. lol this thing. Real time just cut me off. But yeah, it needs work.

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      7. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It needs a complete overhaul from the looks of it LOL

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      8. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        It’s always been “meh” and all over the place, but it seems to be getting worse, and worse, and worse…

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      9. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I’m sure they’re working hard to get it back to “meh” for y’all 😄

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      10. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        I don’t think they’re working hard at all! I’d love to have mediocre performance standards!!

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      11. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I don’t think they’re working, period 😆

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      12. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        They’re on strike too, apparently.
        For years, maybe. Probably

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      13. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Eternally maybe? Lol

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      14. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Good chance.

        Liked by 1 person

      15. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Better than 90% if I had to drop money on it

        Like

  8. Melissa Lemay Avatar
    Melissa Lemay

    I haven’t noticed.🫣

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I’d say maybe it’s just me, but it seems it’s not. 😄
      I really noticed it a lot over this past weekend, that’s kind of when it really hit.
      I guess everyone’s mileage varies though. 🤷‍♂️

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  9. Rochdalestu Avatar
    Rochdalestu

    The past dozen or so, maybe more, prompts said that I’ve already answered them. I have had an idea that we could form a group together and have a member of the group write their own “Daily Prompt” that we all can answer as we have been doing so far on the WordPress one. Just a suggestion

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    1. Rochdalestu Avatar
      Rochdalestu

      Can you even form a group on here? I’m useless at all the functions and that. But if someone who knows how to do it would like to do it then I would like to be involved

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      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Honestly? I’m not sure. I mean, we don’t even have a DM system, so probably not 😄

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      2. Rochdalestu Avatar
        Rochdalestu

        No you’re right there’s no DM option which I think would be a good addition to add. I think I’m just going to make my own Daily Prompts up if I’ve previously answered them or they’re absolutely sh*te 😂👌

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      3. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I’m doing the same, my friend. Going rogue! LOL
        Yes, a DM feature would definitely be welcome. Perhaps the new leader of the CST will get on that for us. Or not. 😄

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  10. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    * three dots

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    1. Laura Avatar
      Laura

      Typos!!

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  11. luisa zambrotta Avatar
    luisa zambrotta

    Are we on strike?
    I’ve noticed a slowdown in posts too.
    In the meantime WordPress is spamming some of my friends’ replies, even in the middle of a conversation between us, or deciding to unsubscribe some followers

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I have not had the WP spamming issue, but the unsubscribe one has plagued me off and on for months. Both others being unsubbed from my page, and me from others’ as well. Very frustrating.

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      1. luisa zambrotta Avatar
        luisa zambrotta

        You’re right, Kevin, it’s a really frustrating situation.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Yes, it is, and I have minimal confidence that it will be resolved anytime soon.

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      3. luisa zambrotta Avatar
        luisa zambrotta

        So sad…

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Agreed. Especially when they’re making plenty of money off a lot of us.

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      5. luisa zambrotta Avatar
        luisa zambrotta

        👍

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    2. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Re: the strike

      I can’t get an answer so I am still here by myself with this stupid sign! LOL

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      1. luisa zambrotta Avatar
        luisa zambrotta

        🙏😉🙏💙

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  12. Info man Avatar
    Info man

    I too saw a wierd change in my blogs though. I think it’s more than a week. My site is close to be dead 😅

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I’ve noticed a downturn prior as well, but this weekend seemed to really put a point on it for some reason.

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      1. Info man Avatar
        Info man

        Yeah, same with me . I think WP should do something.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Agreed. Unfortunately, their something is usually “nothing”.

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  13. Wiwohka Avatar
    Wiwohka

    This time of year does seem to lag a bit I think, due to so many changes that come with the fall, i.e. school events, Halloween, upcoming holiday season. I think this brings with it a great amount of stress, and low energy for many. While my numbers have dropped a bit, the comments and likes I receive are still active with folks I know, like you… hugs

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Yes, I’m sure you’re right. It is a very hectic time of year. And I do still get the interaction with the “regulars”, which I greatly appreciate. I think I’m just more puzzled by the overall lack of activity the past week or so. Most likely a lull and it’ll be back, but it’s odd seeing it so sparse.

      To be fair, I started here in December ’23, which dovetailed right into Bloganuary, so I’ve not seen how average traffic is in the Fall/early Winter months.

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  14. Nicole Horlings Avatar
    Nicole Horlings

    Well, I’m always sporadic with when I post or read stuff on WP (I suspect I have ADHD, so I’ve come to accept my sporadic nature as part of my life), but one of the additional reasons why I haven’t been on is that we just had Canadian Thanksgiving.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Yes, there were three holidays that I know of. We had one here, Canadian Thanksgiving, and Durgapuja in India. I’m sure that attributed to the lack of traffic at least somewhat.

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  15. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
    Ephemeral Encounters

    I have no idea but half my comments are missing 😡
    I get a notification but there is nothing there.
    This full moon bitch incoming is to blame 😄😄😄

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      It’s ridiculous and totally random the way these glitches hit different users. While some get none at all! 🤷‍♂️

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      1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️

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  16. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    First, I love the gorilla, so I’ll be sending comments and also love the images you post. I do not keep track of stats because they are deceiving sometimes, and I write for my own entertainment. If I get positive feedback, I love it, but I write for myself. After years of following word prompts, I’m tired of them and the WP questions are “huh?” types I don’t waste my time on. I have enjoyed your images and I like poem or story prompts, but usually the single word ones I skip. WP has always changed things for years. Just when you get used to one thing, it disappears and some new pita shows up. 😂. Keep blogging Kevin, we all enjoy your posts!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Oh, I’m not going anywhere, and really, I am more just curious about the overall lack of posts all over WP as of late. I know some of us are still pretty regular, but it seems the overall volume and traffic is down everywhere. I’m not so much concerned about my stats per se, as I am using it as a barometer of activity in general. It just seems the last few days, my reader has hardly budged. Not a lot of new content popping up.
      And I thank you very much, because it is always great to know you, and many others, are always around 😊😊

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  17. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    Have you checked your spam folder, Kevin? Sometimes everything ends up there for some bizarre reason.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Hi, Mary. Yes, I did. There’s nothing in there but legit spam. For once 😄

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  18. Glitches, Spam, and Protests, Oh My! – Black Moon Lilith 🌙 Avatar
    Glitches, Spam, and Protests, Oh My! – Black Moon Lilith 🌙

    […] I’ll officially be joining the protest. […]

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      The people have spoken! Well, one of them has LOL

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      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        And I’m a VIP, or at least…I should be as your dang campaign manager!! 🤪 😇

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Oh, you are indeed! Hell, your vote should count at least three times 😄

        Liked by 1 person

      3. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        333% 😈 hehehe!!

        Liked by 1 person

      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Just not 3.33…😲😄

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      5. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Why go there now…don’t you want it in the hundreds for votes instead of in the single digits….

        Liked by 1 person

      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        A threat? Wow. What a way to start the day lol

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      7. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Not a threat?? Just asking a question lol

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      8. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Uh. Huh. So I see…🤨

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      9. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        I’m just saying…333% is better than 3.33% 😒

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      10. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It is indeed. By a substantial amount 😆

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      11. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        So wouldn’t you want more votes lol 😆

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      12. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Of course! Just didn’t enjoy the subtle threat lol

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      13. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        There was no threat. I asked “don’t you want more votes” that’s not a threat, it’s a question?

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      14. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It seemed one was implied. 🤷‍♂️
        Ah, well. Maybe I am just imagining things! 😜

        Liked by 1 person

      15. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        That very well might be the case this time around lol 😆

        Liked by 1 person

      16. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        No, no, no…this isn’t another bbq sauce incident. 🙄

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  19. Kay Avatar
    Kay

    😂😂😂 As someone struggling to keep up at the moment, doesn’t seem quiet to me! LOL!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Oh, there’s still posts showing up in my feed, but the rate has slowed considerably lately. We’ll see. Maybe it’ll flip again soon. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

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      1. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        Oh… hmmm… hibernation? Some people don’t like the cold autumn weather…

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Probably one of the several factors, yes. I’m sure it’s a convergence of multiple issues.

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      3. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        life be lifin’

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      4. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        😆 🤣 life do indeed be lifin

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      5. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        😂🤣 This made me laugh so loud! I hope I didn’t wake the littles 😅

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      6. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Oh god please no, they need their hibernation 🙏 *breathes deeply* fingers crossed for you 🤞

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      7. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        they’re not the only ones…

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      8. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        You too! Me too! 🤣 all of us!

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      9. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Indeed. And here we are..morning again lol

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      10. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        Uh huh! All three of us should get some hibernation in, too! Why am I up way past my bedtime!? Hahaha!

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      11. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        🤣 I’ve heard zero movement… I think we’re in the clear! LOL

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      12. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Phew 😅 thank the sleep gods!! 🙏 and yes, we all probably need to get to bed 🤣 or else I’ll never wanna get up

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      13. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        Hahaha! Night night you two 🌙

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      14. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Nighty night!! 😴 sweet dreams! 💤

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      15. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Morning! lol

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      16. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        Good morning! ☀🌻

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      17. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Morning again! Hope it’s a good one so far!

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      18. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        Chaos! But that’s ok… it’s listed on my time management, so it was a success! LOL

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      19. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Well, as long as it’s on paper that’s all that matters LOL

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      20. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        😂😂 Absolutely!

        And your morning?

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      21. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Almost over. I have to get ready to go to bed soon. lol

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      22. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        Do you struggle to sleep during the daytime? I wonder if that’s part of the issue? Well, I think I’ve read that you change shifts frequently, too. Cannot be easy

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      23. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I struggle to sleep, period. Lol
        The schedule changes aren’t helping anything, no.

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      24. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        Oof… do they ever set your schedule? Seems like the ever-changing schedule may be the culprit.

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      25. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Well, it should be set for a little bit now. I’m hoping the next switch is to days 🙏

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      26. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I got my token 4/5 in lol

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      27. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Better than only 3 hours!!

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      28. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It’s a start, I suppose lol

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  20. noga noga Avatar
    noga noga

    😂I swear I also wonder if there is indifference or is despair something strange?

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I think it’s a bit of indifference and dodgy platform.

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  21. noga noga Avatar
    noga noga

    Hi Kevin

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Hello noga, a good day to you 😊

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  22. WordPress reviews at Trustpilot don’t surprise me – Taking Each Day Free Avatar
    WordPress reviews at Trustpilot don’t surprise me – Taking Each Day Free

    […] the “on strike” sign because I am in support of The Mayor Gorilla aka Kevin, at The Beginning At Last who is displaying a blog strike sign and because Laura at Black Moon Lilith is displaying her […]

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      This is turning into a real mutiny! 😄

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      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        With you as the ringleader! 🤪

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Hey, I was minding my business, doing my own thing…🤷‍♂️

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      3. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        That’s not true, you wanted to know where the strike was lol 😆

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Merely for curiosity’s sake 🤷‍♂️

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      5. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        What would we do without you, Mayor?!

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Be less confused? 😄

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      7. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Doubtful. I’m always confused 😵‍💫

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      8. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Nah, not really 😉

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  23. AM Avatar
    AM

    I haven’t heard of a strike. All I know is that there’s a huge annoying bug going on with excerpts, so whole posts are being spoiled into emails, even though you’ve set it to just show excerpts. It might explain why stats have been so low for so many people lately.

    My feed is as busy as usual in the reader, so no change for me at all. Just low stats… 🙄

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Yet another thing that probably isn’t helping, no.
      Well, there wasn’t a strike, but I think I accidentally started one 😲😄😄

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  24. Brian, Snarebox Avatar
    Brian, Snarebox

    Several of the people I follow have said they’re just exhausted right now, myself included. I don’t know if it’s just the season… not all of them are in our part of the world… but it seems to be an epidemic!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I can appreciate that, because I totally know the feeling. I’m sure there’s multiple factors at play no doubt

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  25. Full Moon Energy – Black Moon Lilith 🌙 Avatar
    Full Moon Energy – Black Moon Lilith 🌙

    […] some great guidance on that recently and it looks good, so heyyy!!! Here we […]

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  26. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    is the strike still on…and has the location been revealed yet …😂

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I don’t know, and I don’t know! lol

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      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        🤦‍♀️…🤣

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I think everyone just went freelance and did their own thing!

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      3. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        it’s a good thing at times lol …

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Probably so LOL!

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  27. Kay Avatar
    Kay

    I had to come fine this post again, because yes…. it is SO QUIET! What in the what!?

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Told you 😆😆

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      1. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        You were not wrong! LOL!

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Yeah, once you’re caught up and in the actual flow you notice activity is down

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      3. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        Like WAY down! I was looking at the blogs I’m subscribed to, and some haven’t posted in over a week, some over a month. Maybe there really is a strike? Haha!

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        My hunch is actually a prediction! 😆😆

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      5. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        Right!?

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Scary if that’s true lol

        Liked by 1 person

  28. Where Did Everybody Go? – Confessions of a Survivor Avatar
    Where Did Everybody Go? – Confessions of a Survivor

    […] other day, I came across a post by Kevin – The Beginning At Last asking if there was a blog strike, because everything’s been so quiet. I didn’t notice it at […]

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Told ya 😄😄

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  29. The Paltry Sum: Detroit Richards Avatar
    The Paltry Sum: Detroit Richards

    It is very quiet, isn’t it. I wonder if everyone has decamped to Medium.

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  30. Jupiter Avatar
    Jupiter

    So true, I know that I/We can talk to ourselves, and indeed within a group can walk around unnoticed. guess Being called ‘Billy Nomates’ doesn’t help. But, in this age of ‘instant news’, social posting I have wondered the same..Has a true ‘ blog’ seen its day? Chin up you’ve had more comments than me…

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I don’t know that it will ever fully go away, but I think they will become, or remain, a niche form of social media. There will always be folks who want to write something longer or more substantial than a 140 character limit can accommodate. I think those of us still hanging around are likely here for the community itself more than anything.

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  31. Lynette d'Arty-Cross Avatar
    Lynette d’Arty-Cross

    I agree that things have slowed down a lot, especially compared to this time last year. People seem to be leaving WP in higher numbers, too.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Probably tired of all the glitches and other assorted b.s.

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