Tuesday, September 13, 2011

What is in a name...

The name of this blog will be changing in the next few weeks...pretty much as soon as I can sweet talk my techie friend into making me a new banner.....

I told you before why I named my blog what I did...and I still stand by it...BUT...things are changing...

Let me chat a little business with you. When we used the term "Downsy" we used it to put life into perspective for ourselves...and we had not heard it used negatively. Not once in 8 years. In the last year I have heard it used DESPICABLY...a lot...tear your heart out ugly....and so, frankly, I don't want to be associated with that kind of hate.

I am being blocked by people who like what I say, but are hurt by my title...and that was certainly not my intent.

My intent was to make it just irreverent enough that people would feel comfortable asking questions. I am not getting questions. I am not getting ignorant traffic, like I had hoped...you know, folks who didn't know anyone with special needs that wanted answers....

And so I am hurting and not helping. I want to be reaching out with my stories...I want to be helping heal those still fighting...

And so I will be re-naming my blog...I have 2 ideas in contention...and will unveil it soon. I just didn't want you wondering and surprised when it happens...

My URL will remain the same, so all my links will still stand, only my title will change...

Thanks so much!!

2 comments:

  1. :( I understand your reasons, but personally I've always loved the name of your blog! It was what drew me in first. But I am NOT politically correct at all. And if it isn't working then I guess it's time to move on.

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  2. Your title has never offended or bothered me. Yes, I was curious and read why you chose the name. I understand whee you are coming from and I look forward to the unveiling of your new blog name.

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