Bloggers Have Their Moment of Truth
The latest reality TV sensation to hit the American airwaves is The Moment of Truth, a FOX show that hooks a willing participant to a lie detector device. The individual is peppered with deeply personal questions. The goal is to tell the truth, all the way to $500,000.
Since the show has become a worldwide sensation (airing under different names in 23 countries), the editors here at Jack of All Blogs asked – no demanded – that I be hooked up to a polygraph for this blog entry. Being that they’re offering a prize of $10, I figured ‘why the heck not!’ So, without your permission, I’ll answer their questions, speaking on behalf of bloggers everywhere.
Q: Do you genuinely enjoy writing blogs?
A: Yes
Result: TRUE
Q: If presented with the opportunity, would you blog full-time?
A: Yes
Result: TRUE
Q: Would you stop blogging if your employer doubled your salary?
A: No
Result: LIE
Q: Do you adhere to copyright laws when using images on blogs?
A: Yes
Result: LIE
Q: Do you get angry when you see a similar post to one you’ve written – but crappier – on the front page of Digg?
A: Yes
Result: TRUE
Q: Do you leave comments on your own blogs?
A: No
Result: LIE
Q: Do you ever search porn when you hit a writing roadblock?
A: No
Result: LIE
Q: Do you research or write blogs on company time.
A: No
Result: LIE
Dear blogger, if you answered differently below, let us know in the comments section. Though we know you’re lying.
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