Shan Ferguson writes:

As for myself I do not try to proclaim myself an expert,or some all knowing authority about anything.I make it a point to try and learn something new every day and if you try hard enough you can,to my point of view anyone who claims to know everything about any given subject has much to learn.

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Dina at Wordfeeder.com writes:

Chris, you rock for doing this. :)

I was getting really lost in the original discussion, not to say that it didn’t provide value for those who were entrenched in the debate.

This is perfect – I mentioned on my blog last month that I “think in bullets” and this goes right along with my style.

I’m also glad that you’ve finally helped me notice Kip Winsett’s remarks.

I do agree, I’m always impressed when an author helps me to “see things in a new light” by posing thought-provoking questions.

I think that your summary of key points reflects what some like to call “easily digestible bits of information,” which is a key component in effective website copywriting.

So: thanks.

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Christopher M. Knight writes:

Thanks Dina.

Yeah, I got lost also in the depth of the discussion… so this summary bullet points was something I had to do for myself… to keep track of the highlights.

It’s a catch 22 for sure because sometimes it takes some rambling to flush out the key critical issue or tip at hand.

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Rick C. Kern writes:

Since my comment is included that must make me an expert?

Great Thread and thanks.

There was definitely some rambling in this post.

Rick

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Lance Winslow writes:

Executive Summaries are a great business tool. I see the problems with the long-winded responses, yet, I see that many writers, “write to think” and actually there is a psychological reason for this. Moving your fingers actually helps the brain think, same reason kids tap their pencils on the desk in school and it has something to do with why learning to play a musical instrument is not as hard as it looks.

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Jan writes:

Clarification and bullet points are quite welcome. I appreciate this list of helps.

I’ve always believed that expert status is not so much a what you know but do you know how to find the solution. With the internet, research is just a click or two away, if you have a clue what the question is.

That maybe why many of my articles start with questions.

Jan

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Lance Winslow writes:

Jan, this is an excellent point. I have thousands of articles now which start with questions, because I KNOW that many people type questions into the search bars to find answers. And I know that when someone asks me a questiona and I have the answer that there are millions more with the same question. Thus it makes sense if you are called upon as an expert to answer a question that you take that question and your answer and make it into an article to help people. The Internet is perfectly set up for that too.

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David Phillips writes:

Are you an opinion leader or a human wikipedia? And what are people looking for, hard facts or some views to justify their decisions or outlook on life?

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Jan Verhoeff writes:

Thanks Lance, I know my answers to the questions are often different than someone else’s may be, but the question can bring up a variety of responses.

David, I’m an opinion leader, who often has logical, sound, and solid answers. Or I find someone who does.

Jan

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David Phillips writes:

Jan,

Your dasein certainty of the world leaves no room for the aesthetic, which many readers may want to enjoy. Perhaps we need focus more on what readers feel as well as think.

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Jan Verhoeff writes:

I suppose if we consider emotional being, it could be considered intimate relationship? Or maybe we could ask for approval, before we give opinion?

Being politically correct isn’t my style. I suppose I could worry it a bit more, but ultimately, my style would still be pretty much, take it or leave it.

If I start reading something I don’t like, unless I choose to be inspired by it, I often just abandon it, because I choose not to go that direction.

The state of existence, either adamant or passive is still my choice. I feel compeled to make a choice, which is my opportunity.

And you?

Jan

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