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So, I was catching up on tweets and pulled out this post that George Nemeth highlighted. In it, Lev Gonick examines how blogging has impacted his work. Cool. I’m interested in reading and knowing about that kind of reflection.
I return to Twitter and continue browsing and here’s a tweet from one my favorite new media journalism gurus, Amy Gahran about a “brand new dating site for bloggers…hate the name but am checking [it] out…”
And here we have, Shagablogger.com:
What is this site?
Shagablogger is a website dedicated to bloggers, to hopefully find more readers, and maybe more! As a blogger myself, you kind of get stuck in a rut when finding new readers. This website will hopefully bring readers together, and – who knows with this new fangled internet – you may even meet somebody special!
Shagablogger, bit of a crude domain name, isn’t it?
Yeah, it is a bit, but think of it as more of a jokey, rather than pornographic. We’re not hugely interested in what you do behind closed doors, and – trust us – we don’t want to see the pictures. Think of it more as a way to network, how you define “network” is upto you!
I am in a loving and stable relationship, surely this site’s not for me!
Well, unless you and your relationship partner are incredibly trusting and into that sort of thing, then probably not. However, we do have fairly active forums, so you can give your advice on blogging to people. You can also use the site to network with people, making everybody happy!
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Can I upload photos of my boobies?
Alas no! We want to try and keep this family safe – in case children stumble upon this site, so no boobies, willies or hoohaas. Basically, nothing that you wouldn’t show your mother. Okay, that’s probably not a good analogy if you have an open minded mother, or your mother is a doctor. Basically, nothing you’d show my mother. She works in a bank, and is generally lovely, but doesn’t like nakedness.
Like I said, Shag v. Lev: two ends of the same spectrum? Lev – what do you think??? 
By Jill Miller Zimon at 1:22 pm May 29th, 2008 in Blogging, Cleveland+, Debates, Education, Media, Ohio, Research, Social Issues, Writing
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Jill,
I checked it out, why not after all I am single. The subjects of discussion are like Chat rooms used to be in the 90″s.
I almost expect one to be: “What are you wearing?” But it is a beginning, I do think that bloggers have a great sense of humor. Cute idea.
I keep thinking of Austin Powers and Elizabeth Hurley.
Hi Jill!
Thanks for talking about Shagablogger
To answer Daniella’s statement, we’re still finding our feet with forum topics. As it’s mainly just my friends with a few more people. As the community grows I’m hoping the topics diversify.
And yes, I’m british, hence the word “shag”
Rhys – thanks for stopping by!
I do have a question – I saw someone say that the site is polyfriendly – what exactly does that mean – is that the polyamorous thing or a more generic use of the term for all friendships?