tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877168.post7718825657279846394..comments2024-01-30T03:16:18.674-08:00Comments on Vestal Grove: How Graphic is Too Graphic?Stephen Packardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01811489977185760340noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877168.post-58775822725199627252013-03-16T14:33:34.255-07:002013-03-16T14:33:34.255-07:00Thanks for an interesting blog. I personally enjo...Thanks for an interesting blog. I personally enjoyed the blog and enjoyed the journey on a sunny winter day. The pictures were factual and in some ways beautiful...the show the realities of life. As far as concern over whether some would be offended or upset, I think you need to consider the user audience of your blog. As an "almost" senior citizen, I understand that life always ends with death and that nature is a cycle of destruction and restoration. It is not always pretty, but it is part of the cycle of life. It is one of the sources of nutrients that enich the land that feeds the wonderful plants we love and the animals who fertilize the land with their waste. I can see where it could be offensive, but on the few work days I have joined the North Branch teams, on EVERY single work day, we found animal bones and skulls. It did not appear that anyone was offended or concerned about the skeletal finds at the time. I tend to agree with the statement that most people who are STONGLY upset by the blog and pictures will probably not hang around for the long term. But those who are upset have this blog to discuss their concerns. If the blog was all flowers and bunny rabbits, there would be nothing to blog about! LOL All of the comments, both pro and against the posting, give us an interesting look into the way our American society views death. Thank you all for your wonderful thoughts and comments! All the best! John Cherry, Jr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877168.post-49055712209715138702013-03-15T06:39:24.191-07:002013-03-15T06:39:24.191-07:00I am pretty sure someone too squeamish for such co...I am pretty sure someone too squeamish for such content will know to avoid a post called "Tracks and Blood in the Snow."<br /><br />While I think two wholly separate blogs is unnecessary, maybe just put something in the title or a first cautionary sentence that indicates there may be "graphic" photos or content.Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877168.post-31739874789311030682013-03-14T13:46:13.958-07:002013-03-14T13:46:13.958-07:00Your blog is perfectly fine as is. We all need to ...Your blog is perfectly fine as is. We all need to live in reality, not some alternate universe where everything is perfect. If one is too sensitive or no longer enjoys your blog, they should find something else that works better for them. Crikey, I haven't seen much decent TV in about 15 years. I can watch the reality shows and complain, or I can find something else that works for me. That's life.Savannagalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982961676841031512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877168.post-49026872652378513762013-03-13T16:43:25.609-07:002013-03-13T16:43:25.609-07:00I enjoy all the Vestal Grove posts and would not c...I enjoy all the Vestal Grove posts and would not change a thing. My wife, who loves the outdoors and nature, hates shows like Nature because of all the carnage they show. I ask her, "Isn't that what happens in nature?" <br />If this were a blog by consensus you may want to get the o.k. to post some of the more graphic photos, but it is not. Perhaps a disclaimer may be appropriate to alert those who would benefit. <br />I say keep up the great work and take us to those places we might not see without Vestal Grove. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821465536954431592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877168.post-71975541952643600052013-03-13T09:36:12.519-07:002013-03-13T09:36:12.519-07:00"The Beauty of Somme" is a great title e..."The Beauty of Somme" is a great title especially if you add a disclaimer like this;<br /><br />While "The Beauty of Somme" site strives to make the information on this blog as timely and accurate as possible, the department makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the BEAUTY of the contents of this site... beauty is in the eyes of the beholder after all.<br /><br />E :)Enoreply@blogger.com