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For some reason, the internet is making us incredibly angry. It’s making us argue past the point of reason. It’s making us set up fake Twitter accounts to harass the outspoken. And it’s making us avoid the comments section of websites, because we’re afraid of what we’ll find down there.

It’s that time of year when everyone’s thoughts turn to hooking up, getting together and making a sweet, sweet partnership. For bloggers, that means only one thing…

Community. Sharing. Social. These unfortunates are just three of the buzz words that have been ruthlessly stripped of all meaning by the internet.

In this 200 Word Post (the first of 2012), Andy explains that despite what you may have read, spelling does actually matter. You fools.

If you find yourself within earshot of a nerd this week, the chances are that you’ll hear the word “Skyrim” bandied about in excitable tones. Don’t worry – this isn’t some obscure lewd act known only to members of the mile-high club. It’s a computer game.

The following is a 200 word post inspired by a discussion with @TomCopy about self-promotion, blogging and ego.

Surely there’s no common ground dark art of marketing and the creative art of poetry? You might be surprised to hear that as a blogger, you need to learn from poets.

Yarr and avast there me hearties!

It be International Talk Like a Pirate Day again, and that can mean only two things: Firstly, it be meaning that people across the globe will be saying “it be” when they mean “it is”. And secondly, it be meaning that I be divulgin’ the most well kept secret in all the pirate code. The dusty pirate’s map to the treasure that be bloggin’ success!

It’s hard to break into an already crowded blogosphere. If you want to do it, you’re going to need to stand out from the blogging crowd.

Ever get the feeling that the brilliant, insightful advice you’ve just received might not be as groundbreaking as you think?