We all know that computers can feel poorly ….
……. but what about the dedicated blogger?
The University of Fairlight has just completed an intensive research programme into blogging and bloggers and has come to some rather startling conclusions. They have been working in close cooperation with local health authorities, both nationally and internationally.
According to the General Medical Council of the World the number of blogging related problems has risen by over 3000% over the last three years.
The main areas of concern are:-
1. Mental problems brought on by paying too much attention to visitor counters.
2. Hurty finger for people who can’t touch type.
3. Relationship problems that can be summed up in a quote from a rather famous blogger “Not tonight darling I’m just in the middle of tweeking my avatar.”
4. Computer rage brought on by slow internet speeds and bugs. This has resulted in many windows being broken both in the real world and virtually.
The University of Fairlight has issued guidelines to try and help people who might be suffering from one or more of these symptoms.
1. Restrict your blogging to 8 hours a day and don’t install any counting devices.
2. Employ other people to write your blog. If this isn’t possible, write rubbish every now and again that requires little thought.
3. Involve your partner with the process. For instance get them to make you a cup of tea while you’re blogging and say ‘thank you’ nicely.
4. Wrap your computer up in foam or bubble wrap in case things start going wrong and you are tempted to throw/kick/hammer or sit on it.
Of course, generally speaking, blogging does you no harm but it would be very sensible to take reasonable precautions to try and avoid any of the problems listed above.
It’s a good idea to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night too, which increases memory (in the user, not computer).
I just wrapped up my cup of coffee in case I smash it, strange, can’t drink out of it.
Great post DP
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Very useful info DP – what about holidays? What are we supposed to take with us except from the obvious flip flops? In fact can a blogger justify taking a holiday at all???
gr8 advice … i tink i will get someone to type 4 me so i don’t get hurteeee finger…..plus they may speel better than me … Bravo
Bloggers are allowed short holidays …. except trips to Cuba of course …. for obvious reasons.
Anyhoo ….. I’m a bit busy at the moment …. would someone be kind enough to bring me a cuppa? …. Earl Grey please, with sweeteners and goat’s milk …… oh, and could you stir it please? ……
I rarely follow advice unless I check it out first, so of course, I googled your suggestions.
It seems there are folks doing some things with bubble wrap that could take care of the #3 and the #4 problem on your list. Just thought I’d let you know. I may not be in the office today (porta-potty in place, gingernuts and tea on your desk…) but I’m obviously still hard at work!
Googling has inherent dangers as well ….. never ever Google ‘Private Dick’ ……
This is a hilarious post! Great job Daddy P.