Should I turn LBC into a group blog? Why or why not?
Update (2:15 p.m.): I appreciate the responses from all. Trying to run a business takes a lot of patience, persistence, stamina, and creative energy. I had more time to blog when I was working a 9-5 job.
Being self-employed is anything but 9-5. I’m working longer hours, but it’s worth it because I’m my own boss.
A combination of limited time and energy, hate mail, a lot of e-mail, active comment threads, trolls, and dealing with people who forget their manners when they visit my “house” has led me to rethink what I’m doing. I’m suddenly feeling the pressure of so many people wanting me to blog about this or that or don’t like the way I write about this or that. And this is coming from people who like me. You can imagine what the haters say. Some of you may wish your blogs were high-profile, but what I have to deal with, I wouldn’t wish on the liberal blogger who hates me the most.
Last year I thought seriously about disabling comments but realized I’d miss the little community. Giving up this blog seems extreme. Guest bloggers might be the way to go. I’ll keep you posted.
Rest easy, everybody.