Pinoy Big Brother (Blogosphere Edition)
Posted on August 16, 2007
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Borrowing Micaela’s words, we saw the unfolding of PBB (Blogosphere Edition) right in our very own monitors (even mobile phones and PSP portable consoles), either in the comforts of home, in the offices (openly or otherwise), in internet cafes, and in the streets (through WAP, GPRS and 3G). When I said “we”, I meant viewers/readers not only from the Philippines, but in many parts of the world where the global Filipinos and Filipinas abound.
In two weeks, we already had at least three episodes of scandals and blog wars, sometimes overlapping, in the form of (1) Fobcast Episode 1 and the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs, (2) Carl Ocab and His Blog’s Ghostwriter (?), and (3) The Misrepresentation Issue.
I would not delve any further, as Tess of Prudence and Madness has summarized the events in a neutral manner, followed by Andianka’s apt comment, “The issues being raised lately are overwhelming. Sometimes you just wanna hide in one corner of the blogosphere and disregard these wars going on than to be in the middle of it. But… no matter what we do, things like these are expected. We wouldn’t be able to distinguish what is healthy and what’s not without the conflicts, so yeah. The normal means of growth and awareness. I just hope these issues simmer down and be over with. That’s the problem with life in blogging. You deliver your voice through your writing and publicly display it for everyone to see forgetting the essence of personal communication.”
The young ones in the league of Raein, the newbies, the moms like Jane, were taken aback and could only watch in the sidelines, not being able to grasp what was happening. Chat rooms had heated and noisy discussions, sometimes hush hush, many others have stopped blogging for a while as one scene unfolded after the other, one made a personal interview, one made a written note, one summarized comments, still others contributed their two-cents worth through their blogs.
And slowly, there’s a mending of hearts among the major (and minor) players, at least for some, or so I hope, where go-betweens, like a Big Brother, played another major role. All of these may die a natural death, but sad to say, cached in internet history, a reminder that whenever we make a stand, we should be prepared to defend it, and face the two sides and reactions of the reader (acceptance and animosity), and that whatever we write, we are responsible for our actions.
This PBB (Blogosphere Edition) is an apt reminder for all of us that we are all but humans, we commit mistakes. The young ones look up to the older ones (age-wise in life and in the blogosphere) for their wisdom. Let us not disappoint nor disenchant, rather help and guide them through the wonders and pleasures of the internet and blogging.
As for me, if ever I made a mistake in the form of comments in Noemi’s post, I apologize. Carl and family, if I hurt you, I ask for your forgiveness.
To those who hurt my family through their comments, which made my children defend me fiercely (rather than me defending them this time) and made my husband advise us to stop and close the post for comments, let’s make peace. I have slept through these (as my body mechanism makes me when I am bothered), and had my share of silent moments. I also thank friends who stood by me.
Emotions were raw, feelings were expressed, heated discussions ensued, some people were hurt, but in the end, what is important is that we have said our piece—let us now make PEACE.
And to the mothers in Pinoy Moms Network, even if for a while I struggled and thought of taking leave, let me assure you that I will continue and hold on to my place as editor of the parenting section. Let us continue to share our mommy thoughts and experiences, and proclaim to the world the beauty of the Filipina, in heart and in deed.
Let us, bloggers, bring back positivity, continue to make the blogosphere fun, vibrant, pleasant, and informative, and a place where we can write our thoughts and share experinces.
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Dine Racoma is Sexy Mom, a Filipina doing what she likes best—writing, her passion. She writes freelance, does research, advises on new media, and manages a virtual assistance office for home-based jobs. A mother of 7 (what joy!) foremost, a wife, MIL, grandma to 2 pretty girls and an angel in heaven, sister, daughter, friend. Was in the corporate world for 27 years, the first 5 as Executive Secretary to an affiliate of the country’s biggest drug chain, and the last 22 as an international civil servant in an international development bank with HQ in Manila. Traveled extensively to many countries bringing about rich experiences and lessons learned to share with dear Readers. All these—in The D Spot
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Good for you. I think things have been said, blown out of proportion and pretty much taken out of contexts but there a time has come for the need to move on. No need to keep rehashing things. I’m sure something else will arise in a few months or so. Like Ruffa and Yilmaz getting back together…LOL. wouldn’t that be funny? WHOA!
hi sexy mommy, oooh… quote?
eway, it brought tears in my eyes reading something like this. sometimes one should back down a little, lower the pride and give way, ask forgiveness for things to finally be okay again. i just hope the rest follows suit.
we all have said something that might have been wrong or hurtful, i wanna say sorry too.
issues, bickerings, they are healthy, however, it can truly hurt.
humble. nothing beats the person who humbles thyself.
im so proud of you mommy dine, and your kids and family as well. God bless!
Well if this were PBB, too bad no one gets to win 1 million pesos.
Not unless they have enough ad traffic due to the brouhaha. :p
Hi Dine!! Truly, last week was a bad week for Filipino bloggers. Honestly, I just chose to watch from the sidelines. And it really seemed like PBB only more mental. Whatever it was that transpired should now be buried. We can probably learn a thing or two from it. Maybe we won’t. But at the end of the day we should just move forward with a more positive outlook.
Glad to still have you on PMN. Was afraid we lost you too
Effective pagkanta ko ng “Let there be peace on earth” noh? Ehehehehe.
Hi Dine. Like Cookie, I was also watching from the sidelines. I just hope that things can still be patched and mended. I agree with keeping a positive outlook and wishing for friendships to continue. Take care!
Ok, il stop after this…
Pero may sabhin lang ako kay Ba, kala ko ba close na ung comments kahapon? tapos nagdadagdag pa kayo para you’l have the last say. Ok lang, it’s you’re site anyway.
One more thing, learn more about IP addreses before making any assumptions..
Ayoko na talaga magcomment pg tapos nito
I have noticed that your sons have focused on my IP address instead of the arguments I have raised. But I understand their position because I know they love you that much. I am an independent person and have been blogging since it all started. I think that is enough for you not to doubt my intentions.
I know that I have said some words that were unnecessary. For that I sincerely apologize. I don’t know you personally, but my respect for you is immense. This is in reference to your writing and your acceptance of blogging as medium for communication.
Your suggestion to make is peace is a nice gesture. I have been contemplating on asking for your apology. You are doing a good job and no one can take that away from you. I guess that’s your ticket to comment on things you perceive as unethical.
I know you are concerned with the reputation of Carl. As a mother, it is a common instinct to protect your children. But then I have this piece of advice. I think you should talk to Carl’s father instead of writing something negative about the kid. If you think there is an injustice, then seek for the root cause and not the branches.
This advice may be awkward as my experience in this world is not even half of what you have achieved. But this time, experience is trumped by reason. Let us make peace indeed! But let us also change the cause of these needed peace offering.
@George: sorry, i accidentally deleted your comment, i have placed it back in its entirety.
points taken, thanks, and PEACE!
It’s definitely better to have peace than war. Blog wars happen more than often but with determination it can be stopped.
We’d like a peaceful blogosphere after all, no?
I admire you, Dine, for being so humble. Truly you have the heart of a mother.
Really a time to move on. As to hurting people, it wasn’t intentional . People views are different but Dine is right about apologizing if any through the comments.
I really did not expect that my note would be noticed…
May there be peace in the Blogosphere!
simply admirable.
Let there be peace on the pinoy blogosphere..
Sayaw na lang tayo ng “Sikat ang Pinoy” hehehe
I am so out of touch Sexymom. What is going on? May pagka-autistic kc ako e… don’t even know that there’s a lot of excitement.
wasabe, anyone?
the girl: My dad had the last say.
Anyways. I was just on the defensive kahapon kasi naaawa ako kay Mama. Sobrang natataranta siya sa lahat ng nangyayari, tapos natakot siya lalo kasi pati siya natira na. 
Gorge Estrejan: We’re sorry too.
Gagayahin ko na lang si Aileen…
let there be peace on [the blogosphere]
and let it begin with me
let there be peace on [the blogosphere]
the peace that was meant to be
with [the internet] as our [medium]
[bloggers] all are we
let me [chat] with my [blogfriend]
with perfect harmony
let peace begin with me,
let this be the moment now.
with every [link] I [click],
let this be my solemn vow
(Sorry, I got carried away. XD)
I admire you Mommy Dine for this… God bless!
Hi Dine,
Just like the others I am watching from the sidelines. Time heals all wounds, I hope things will be mended in the near future, I am glad your staying at PMN….take care….
God Speed
MM
Now, at least, things are starting to look more civil and peaceful. We are rational people here so we do have to remember that, as rational people, we must see the validity of each argument, learn from our mistakes, and not act like suicidal animals.
Buti na lang peaceful na tayo ngayon. May blogger event pa naman next week
Very rational, as expected of you Dine. The picture looks familiar..tatlong babaeng nagtsitsismisan?hehe, jk. What has happened is sad… there are some bad eggs in the blogosphere as we’ve found out but let this be a learning experience for everyone.
I have a league! Yay!
Oh whoops, I think I got that wrong, but I want to have a league
Hehe.
BA gave me a blow by blow of the events complete with links. Lol
Whewwwwww, Sexymom
Napa-merry-go-round ako,and back to you ah! I clicked on your links in this entry. Tapos, from the linked sites, I clicked on more links, talagang napa-bloghop ako in different sites. From piecing all the stories/posts together, I saw the whole picture (kind of)
Anyway, I came across your poem about the Filipina Maiden . Ang galing. It summed up ,more or less , the essence of a Pinay.
After all that is said and done- we should look at it as a valuable experience and some important lessons learned.
I am so pathetic. I only learned about this issue when I became curious about some resignations over at PMN. I spend a good 2 hours reading through blogs, and your post sexymom is a welcome breath of fresh air. Whew! Parang gumaan ang loob ko. =)
correction to previous comment: “a resignation” pala, not “some resignations”.
Cheers Dine! Your family is blessed indeed.
hi dine! uy dami kong napuntahan sa mga links:)
And then, there’s the calm right after the storm… Good one SexyMom! =)
Glad that the issues simmered down now. Let’s let time do its job.
‘Nga naman, peace na! Too much trouble already in the world. Well said, Sexymom.
I saw some of the posts in my RSS reader but didn’t think the issue was a big deal until the changes at PMN. Great to hear that you’re staying, Dine! Cheers!
and I concur with Christianne and everyone else at PMN. i’m happy you’ll be staying still. that’s the spirit Mommy Dine!
a mother’s heart like yours is so so admirable. thanks for being our inspiration.
I honestly, don’t know what’s going on as I was busy somewhere else. That’s really humble, Sexy mom,and inspired me very much.
Anyway, this shows how powerful words are, written or unwritten. It cuts like a knife and actually could kill somebody.
Sarap magcomment sa comment iba pero wag na lang. Duwag ako eh. Hahahahaha!
Love you, Sexy Mom! Anak mo ako sa ayaw mo at sa gusto.
SexyMom,
I’ve been a lurker at this site, but for once now I want to comment.
Thank you thank you thank you! for making peace reign in this part of the blogosphere. Sad to say, in some other blogs I follow, the past week I saw ranters (who were way out of line) get kicked out! “Bad week for blogging” someone said.
What you have done is worthy of emulation. I also have to say that I have the same respect for your commenter Gorge Estrejan who has offered apologies, and for your family (husband and kids) who have followed suit. They say you get what you deserve, and truly, you deserve grace and goodness because that is what you exude.
I am glad you are sticking it out with PMN. Do not let the “bad guys” defeat you. We need more of you in the world of blogging!
Sincerely,
MegaMom
Yes, very well said, Dine … let the mending begin!
Always smile Tita Dine….
There’s a simple, easy step you can take that will exert a positive, powerful influence in a variety of situations. That simple act is a genuine smile from the heart.
Smile, and not only does it improve your appearance, it improves all of you. Smile, and you cannot avoid being more positive toward life.
Smile as you speak, and your voice will be more confident, enthusiastic and convincing. Even when you’re talking over the phone and the person at the other end can’t see you, a smile adds noticeable value to the conversation.
Give a smile to others, and you instantly improve the quality of each encounter. Smile to yourself, and new positive possibilities come clearly into view.
A smile costs you nothing, and yet it can bring so very much. Take a look around, and you’ll see that the most successful and fulfilled people are those who smile the most.
Even when you can’t think of a reason to smile, smile anyway. Smile, and you’ll surely create plenty of good reasons.
Ah but without the excitement of this all, life would be boring wouldn’t it? It’s how we learn to appreciate life more.
Hi Dine, am also clueless, he he. Just the same, I admire you for your humility. Take care.