Okay, first thing just to clear things up:
I AM NOT DELETING THE BLOG. I never said I was, I don't know why so many of you assumed that was the case. I just think that if Dan and I no longer have time for it, and I haven't seen anyone that I like enough to let continue on the blog then the best thing to do would be retire it. Most of you admit that since Dan left the quality of the blog has not been the same. Why let it go on that way?
Dan and I will remain on the Contributors list, and if for whatever reason in the future either of us decide to come back and scribble things on pictures for you we have that option. But for now I'd rather just give it a rest. I'm removing most of the trial posts but I'll make them available through a link somewhere in case anyone is interested in reading them in the future. Some of you expressed an interest in being able to come and read through the older posts so for those people you have nothing to worry about, the blog will remain up.
A lot of you really feel passionate about the blog continuing, but with so many other great blogs out there I'm not sure why. Here is a list of my 5 favorite active blogs:
1.
It's Stardoll Gossip, B!tch! It's no secret that me and
Britneys07 are BFFs, but all bias aside I really love her blog. It's less gossip than yal would like, but it's updated regularly and Britney does some great fashion commentary and updates on Stardoll news in general. A lot of you are already following this blog and I'd like to see a lot MORE of you do the same, so get on it!
.:EDIT:. My apologies to Gabrielle (even though she "doesn't give a shit" that I didn't mention her. Yeah, you don't seem upset
at all lol) who also writes for the blog.
2.
Stardoll Gossip Girl I freakin' LOVE this! Just got the link in my mail this morning and cracked up, apparently it's written by a girl who is best known for the comments she'd been leaving on popular blogs in the past, and she's finally started her own after quitting
It's Stardoll Gossip, B!tch! which I didn't even know she wrote for. Her posts are very succinct which I like, and as you may have guessed she bases her blog on the book series/TV show
Gossip Girl.
3.
Avant-Garde Gossip Run by
Hunnigal (LOVE her!) and
Mik-Ma, this blog is full of mostly short, always funny, and often random articles about Stardoll, fashion, and pop culture occurences they find amusing. Both girls are talented and witty, and I think the blog is a gem.
.:EDIT:. Someone by the name of "Dork" also writes for Avant-Garde, not sure what their Stardoll username is. "SD really out-sucked themselves!" is the funniest article title I've seen recently, I laughed out loud when I read it :D:D
4.
Mario's Graphics I've only learned about
Dodence_bt recently, but I'm already obsessed with his graphics. He's insanely talented. The blog is mostly a showcase for his designs, with a few random Stardoll news and fashion articles here and there. It's worth a look, just to look at the pretty pictures alone :) He's also got a magazine which he promotes on the blog,
Glamour Magazine.
5.
Gossip-Stardoll This blog I believe belongs only to
fionamcgonigle but is written by several guest contributors. It showcases Stardoll spoilers, shop news, and fun competitions. She's currently got a great contest going on to celebrate her impressive 700 followers (now 704), yet the blog's articles don't get many comments. Come on people, show them some love! I'm sure the writers would love more feedback from their readers.
.:EDIT:. arna-rut,
-Cooldude, and
sahar-star are permanent writers, not guest contributors as I thought. Sorry guys!
I know there are tons more cool blogs, I just haven't been around to see them so leave your favorites in the comments and I'll check them out. If I like them I'll add them to this list and credit you for introducing me :)