Comments on: Bear Breaker

By: Bahail

Bahail — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:12:11 +0000

If you quit your blog (unless under extreme duress, of course) I’m going to quit the internet. Don’t make me do it. I’m not joking, I will seriously quit the internet.

By: Earthsong

Earthsong — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:47:07 +0000

John, BBB, you have been a source of wisdom and amusement in WoW and in general. I really enjoy reading your blog.

You can be grumpy if you like every now and again. Ill sympathize and probably agree. Your PuG posts make me feel like I’m not the only one trying to stay sane in them.

It is very hard to find someone with your charm and eloquence.

Its selfish but I hope your around for a long time. Cause I doubt Ill ever get tired of the with and wisdom of the Bear.

By: Elegantdeath

Elegantdeath — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:02:40 +0000

Me again… don’t get me wrong on my earlier post, I do realize you are tired of leading a guild. I was just thinking that I really like what you and Cassie (and us readers too!)… it would make an interesting composit for a guild (always nice to be in a social guild with cool folks). Was thinking something on the lines of selecting a new server, faction and as folks to create a new toon from a class they’ve never/minimally played. Probably not a great idea, but…

By: Killinglight

Killinglight — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:45:21 +0000

Believe it or not BBB, you helped me understand why i enjoy staring at big bear butt when i tank and helped my gf with healing guide lines. We thouroughly enjoy reading your blogs and seeing your comments on the idiots of your battlegroup not to mention when people ask about gems/enchants for tanking. I domt have the time to put forth into the equations of how much agi do i need to hit my dodge cap. So please keep blogging and continue to help all the new bears and those aspiring bear cubs learn how their class works.

By: Nightwhisp

Nightwhisp — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:21:36 +0000

I confess that I didn’t read the other 109 comments and risk being a “me too.” Your blog and particularly your sensitivity has helpped me to develop into a much better and more compasionate player. As selfish as it sounds I hope that you don’t quit blogging. You really do offer a refreshingly differen’t voice in the WoW community.

By: HerrDrache

HerrDrache — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:13:05 +0000

My $.02 (adjust for inflation/deflation): I’ve found your blog when I leveled a kitty-bear, trying to find bear advice. Well, not only did I get bear advice, but also all kinds of other wonderful blog posts from you!
I hardly play the druid anymore – between warrior tanking and pally tanking she’s basically down to picking herbs and skinning careless NPCs, but I still come back to your blog at least once a week, eagerly reading your posts. All of them.
See, I’m turning into a grumpy old man myself, I *still* don’t have the pug-pet, because I loathe pugging. Reading your more sarcastic/cynical posts makes me feel less alone! I like your writing style. I like the puns (even the bad ones). Heck, I even like to read about your non-WoW posts. I’ve been guild leader trying to motivate my raiders. Trying to get them to do stuff on the website(s). Failing at it. Apparently I’m not alone :)
So, well, what do I get out of your blog? Good reading. A chuckle every now and then – usually not more than 3-5 per post, though. Some “God, I can SO relate, BBB!”. Some “Thanks, I’m not alone”. Some “WTF, I’m glad *that* never happened to me”. Some “wow, that’s awesome”..
I’d dare say that even if you change the blog entirely and exclusively blog about your life, wife, and offspring, I’d most likely still read it. Heck, if you took it off the Internet tomorrow, I’d check the Wayback Machine to re-read your posts.

Do what you need to do, blog about whatever you want, or don’t blog at all. I’m sure that “if you write it, it’ll be read”.

Best wishes in whatever you do!

By: Sahele

Sahele — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:08:55 +0000

I found you when I was searching for facts about bear tanks but I kept on reading for other reasons. I found a lot of informative blogs but yours are the only one I’ve actually kept reading. I simply like reading your posts, really no matter the subject. In the beginning I did prefeer WoW-related stories and I sure didn’t mind all the information you’ve shared but by now I happily read any post (even if I still might prefer your stories about what’s been happening in-game).
I like the way you write, how you put your thoughts into words that we can read and understand. I like how you tell a story, how you think and how you’ve let us into your life.
Write as long as you like and when you like. You can be sure to have readers no matter the actual subject. If you don’t want to write, don’t write, it’s your decision not ours, as I’m pretty sure you know ;) But we will miss you.

Sincerely
Sah

By: Kasdingo

Kasdingo — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:03:32 +0000

As many have said before me, as long as you feel like writing, I’ll be here daily to read up.

By: Stupid Mage

Stupid Mage — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:03:40 +0000

So uh…..
How DO you pick good tomatoes at the market?

By: Juarnek

Juarnek — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:19:38 +0000

BBB,

I know how you feel. I am a high school teacher, and I look forward to reading this post every day during my prep. I had the same feeling about WoW a couple of months ago, and spent money to do faction changes to try and get away from the BS. Shoulda built an alt… found out the same thing was happening on the Horde side too. I started reading your post because I wanted to roll a druid, but now read it for the experience. You have a style of writing that appeals to me, and I will be reading your posts if you continue. If not, I wish you the best.

Juarnek – Underbog US