Spring Mantel in Pink and Gray – Fantel Mantel for Spring.
I’ve always spent much of my day online.
I mean, it is part of my job, right?
Blogging. And visiting other blogs to support our community. And Google and Pinterest searches to help spark creativity and find inspiration future projects.
And then there’s the Etsy shop. Which is a 100% online business.
But “during these trying times” … okay, who else is going to scream if they hear one more commercial use that line! … I find myself even more online.
Which seemed impossible. But it’s happening.
And while I’m even more online, I’ve noticed something that’s … well … um … insulting?
Not sure that’s the right word. But it’s certainly something.
And I get that it’s not truly meant to be insulting (again, not the right word but I’ll use it as I continue to search for the right word). It’s suppose to be clever …
cute …
with a tinge of sarcasm and irony.
And I do appreciate clever and cute with a tinge of sarcasm and irony. But perhaps not at my expense? Or forcing me to actively participate in the clever-cute-with-a-tinge-of-sarcasm-and-irony>
It happens in the form of pop-ups that pop up the minute you arrive at a website. And before you’re allowed to enter to read that article or recipe that linked you there in the first place, they want you to subscribe.
I get it. I get it.
I’m not faulting a website for seeking to sign up more subscribers.
But it’s the way that you have to choose yes or no. And you do have to choose. There is no “x” out box option.
Like the options are (let me just say these are not real examples but over-the-top exaggerations): Yes, I want to be an insider. Versus: No, I want to be a no-nothing outsider.
Or: Yes, I want to be cool. Versus: No, I’m cool with being uncool.
Or: Yes, I want to get smarter. Versus: No, I’ll stay stupid.
Or: Yes, I want to eat healthier. Versus: No, I’ll just stay fat.
You get the point, right? If you pick “no” you also have to degrade yourself.
Which neither cool nor clever.
I really do have a sense of humor. Really. But from a PR/marketing standpoint, it doesn’t seem like a smart strategy to make a potential subscriber/customer feel bad about themselves.
End of mini rant. Which has zero to do with my spring mantel in pink and gray. Which I figured was pretty much self-explanatory.
And I promise I will never force you to into a self-deprecating choice if you want to subscribe or not to my blog. You’ll always have an “x” out box option. 🙂
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I love your site. And , yes, I agree with every word that you just said in today’s blog. EVERY ONE. I DO want to scream and the faux sympathy from our corporate/whatever kind of organization friends makes me want to gag. Seriously. and do not get me started on those pop ups that won’t allow you to delete them. I have found some that won’t even give you a choice–they just stay there on your window and then I just exit the Web site I was on. So rant away!!
Thank you for your site love! And I love a fellow ranter! Yes, sadly, I’ve had to click away from some sites too. And I really wanted to read that article … or try that recipe. But, alas, forcing me to subscribe is just not cool!!! 🙂
I love your pretty Spring mantel, especially with the mix of pink and gray.Your mantel is simply fabulous. Thanks for sharing.
Stay safe and healthy
In love with all the pompom’s
I’m definitely having a pom pom year! 🙂 Linda
Love your pretty mantel and YES, I agree with you on the degrading pop-ups. I’m always amazed that so many people jump on that bandwagon without even thinking for themselves – like a herd of sheep (because they read THAT book and it’s the in thing right?).
Wow do I agree with what you have said. And I hate the sights that want you to “sign up” for their postings which is how I got their email to begin with! I mean I have subscribed to some of these blogs for years and you want me to sign up again?! Makes me want to unsubscribe and never subscribe again. I don’t write a blog so I have no idea of how this works but I would think that if I sign up for a blog, that somehow it would show and not allow that pop up to come up.
Unfortunately those pop ups don’t work that way (I too wish they did). Instead they are triggered to “pop up” after a number of weeks and/or visits to a site. So if mine pops up my apologies!!!! 🙂 Linda
Oh Linda, I understand. I had a feeling most bloggers can’t control everything that pops up or maybe even the advertisements. I was just venting a gripe-whenever I click off the “offer” to subscribe even though I am a subscriber to that blog (not talking about your site in particular but all blogs in general) I’m worried that some how I may not receive the posts any longer. As a reader who enjoys all the sites I belong to, I would hate to lose one because I didn’t subscribe every time that box pops up. I love your blog-I live downstate from you and I think your decorating is pretty much on point with what I love. I would hate to lose out by not getting your posts. By the way, when I opened this to respond, there was NOT a request to “subscribe.” This kind of tells me that the bloggers who do have that window that pops up, might be able to do something about that. Not your problem. Thanks for letting me vent and for your response. Hope you and yours remain healthy and safe.
Super cute mantle. And I agree with you, completely.
Thank you! 🙂 Linda
I totally agree with you about the popups. On another note, I love your mantel. Your garland is so lovely.
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you! 🙂 Linda
Your mantel is just lovely!
Thank you so much!!! 🙂 Linda