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I would like to begin by explaining my initial thoughts about the site prior to doing any investigation throughout the site. I found the site to be easy on the eyes and expect to find humor spread throughout the site. I am sure that the “Anonymous Me” has a hard time dealing with the “idiots” as referred to by the author.

I found the blog to be very interesting. I have heard many of these stories before from my friends working in telemarketing. I found that the stories seemed to be real and were funny. This is a site of humor based off of someone humility. The author leaves all names from the site and also excluding his or her name as well. I will probably visit this site again to find out the new stupid things humans say. The writings by the author were written well and there were no major spelling or grammar errors. There was some vulgar language, but no more than you would hear on TV or Radio.

The design of the site is a typical blogspot design. There really isn’t anything in the design that makes this site stick out from any of the other blogspot sites.

The blog appears to have begun in February of 2005 and is being kept current. The author does not post on a standard schedule appear to be when he/she feels he/she needs to blow some steam.

I feel this site is a good site to visit if you like reading about someone’s miserable life as a customer service representative. This author could make the site a lot better by changing the design and making her articles a little more positive. The thing that has occurred to the author and described in the site is humorous, but it is on a very negative topic. I feel the main reader would be another customer service representative for they could relate to the horror he or she has to endure.

My Worst Call of the Day

This was one of the few blogs I really liked the sound of, with the very first post I read. I was rolling on the floor (figuratively speaking) from the first post and couldn’t help myself from reading through most of the previous posts too. The style of writing (almost like reading a good story or a part of a novel) was one of the very first impressions I had on this weblog.

This weblog is a first person account of life in a call centre/customer service center. It is about the humorous incidents one comes across in this job. Mind you, it’s all anonymous and not about bitching about customers. But it does make one understand how a customer service agent feels when talking to a difficult customer. There are numerous incidents with snippets of conversation and general banter that make good reading and a good laugh.

The design of the site is neutral with no blaring colors or irregularly placed links. The design is not a great piece of art, nor is it pushy with ads and junk links. Navigating through the site is very easy with less links to choose from and not confuse the reader.

Unlike many other weblogs this one actually caters to humor in a very real sense. It is related to real-life incidents which add more color and importance to all the posts. A good read for a good laugh any time of the day.
My Worst Call of the Day

Bertha the Earthtruck, the title of this blog doesn’t give much away. Once loaded though, the template is nice and simple, the links are not scattered all about and are easy to find. The archives are easy to navigate.

Mark Gammon is a writer, he has a link to his book in his links section, and he also has a website as well. Mark writes about issues that he finds to be frustrating as well as amusing to himself. Things from UK politics, to American politics to his thoughts on war and different bills being passed through government.

I didn’t find any errors with any of the links, they all work and are easily identifiable from first glance. The layout of the blog is easy on the eyes, which is a good thing. There are photo’s included in the newer entries, although Mark hasn’t updated since Feb this year. Going through his archives gives you a glimpse into who Mark really is. I am not sure why this is listed as a creative writing blog as I think it should be in the personal category as there isn’t anything really that relates to creative writing, unless you look at his book link.

Overall, I found Mark’s blog somewhat interesting. His views, as most bloggers, are put across very well. His writing style is easy to read and the links in his entry’s all work. I, personally, wouldn’t really re-visit this blog. Then again, my blogging tastes do tend to go along the witty dry humour route.
Bertha the Earthtruck

My first thoughts before I clicked the link for this blog was, oh no, a Christian blog. Let me tell you, I was pleasantly surprised that this blog isn’t your average Christian blog. It’s thoughtful & most of all, has a point of view from which not many Christian blogs come from. After the blog did load, the template, I believe, suits the blog with the blue’s and white background on grey writing.

Messy Christian is definitely a blog that is worth having a look at, just because the author’s views are current, her writing style is well written and easy to read. The posts are well thought out, and many an entry is regarding her own personal journey down the road of being a Christian. It’s very thoughtfully written. I didn’t personally come across any particular errors on the weblog itself, the archives are easily found and navigated, the links are all working.

If you look hard enough you will find her “coming out” post, where she outs herself from being anonymous, photo included, to her readers. There is a brief about section as well as a 50 things section. I believe that the author has put together a blog that targets interest, even if you aren’t Christian. So well done!

I gave this blog a 4 because of the content, the written style as well as the fact that the entries are thought provoking and interesting. Definitely a must read.Messy Christian

I thought from the title of the blog the writings might be more spiritual in nature. So I was surprised when the blog was a Malaysian female writing about heat and loneliness. It seemed a mismatch. I was also immediately put off by mispelled words. On the plus side, it’s visually attractive. The blue background really carries the idea this is to be a spiritual website and the sea scene in the header works. It really helps carry the idea of peacefulness. Unfortunately the content doesn’t carry the focus. There is spiritual content, but it’s thin.

The authors voice stands out. It is not an angry voice, but an every day whiney tone. I understand she is having a hard time in her life, and a blog is a way to express her feelings. IMO, the reader must also be considered.

All the above said, this is a unique website that is worth a visit if you are feeling depressed and want to know you are not alone.Messy Christian