Chasing the Wind

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Trackback Etiquette

Nothing personal… I deleted a trackback today. I tried to Google a description of “trackback etiquette” and came up unsuccessful, so I guess I’m on my own.

Note to non-bloggers: Gobbledy-gook approaching. Choose a different post to read.

The previous article linked to Wizbang to thank him for the tip on the 9/11 report. I pinged his trackback so he’d know I was linking to him. All’s good there.

A 3rd party blogger I’m not familiar with posted a counterpoint and linked to Wizbang… but then they sent *me* a trackback. I checked the 3rd party site and there’s nothing about Chasing the Wind, nor are there any links back here. Just links to Wizbang. I can only assume he pinged everybody that pinged Wizbang. It’s a one-way trackback, so I removed it. Had he mentioned Chasing the Wind, I would have left it.

Is this appropriate trackback etiquette? I dunno. Enlighten me if you have an opinion.

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    SondraK

    Who cares!
    PERSONALLY, *I* only do tracbacks so’s I don’t get accused of blog stealing. Even though we all “find” a link from “somewhere”.
    It’s rather bothersome for me, most times….unless I really want someone to get credit for “the find”. I got a bit pantybunched over a big discovery of mine that got tossed big time around the sphere……..but in the long run I was happy it just got passed…
    It’s a chore at times not to take oneself toooooooooooo seriously.
    But in the “Big Blog Popularity Contest” it does matter. I’ve tried very hard NOT to fall into the trap……….but alas, am secretly guilty my self.

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About Me

Michael, a sinner saved by grace, sharing what the good Lord has shared with me.

Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, said, “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

If you’re not living for the glory of God, then what you’re doing is meaningless, no matter what it is. Living for God gives life meaning, and enjoying a “chasing after the wind” is a gift from God. I’m doing what I can to enjoy this gift daily.

Got questions? I’m not surprised. If you have any questions about Chasing the Wind, you can email me at chasingthewind@outlook.com.

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