The Chef Lauren Rant: A Growing Trend of Regurgitated Material

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The Chef Lauren Rant: A Growing Trend of Regurgitated Material

Posted on December 21st, 2008 in Online Writing by Lauren Axelrod

From the Chef that loves to stir the pot, and why not… it’s what I do best. By the way, I’m back from Finals and I made the Deans List! Yes.

I would like every sensitive person in the room to grab a box of Kleenex and listen very closely to what I about to say.

The Rant

There are many wonderful talents on Triond, freelance and professional writers, poets, short story enthusiasts, etc. however, there are only so many times you can write about fruit, crop circles, funny signs, wacky architecture, and so many more I just can’t bring myself to mention.

Now, since I’m coming from an overstimulated mind from studying for weeks, I really have to say that when I returned to Triond I was expecting a more, one of a kind attitude. Perhaps some articles on a more cerebral level that I happen to enjoy, especially when it’s about new information, not recopied Wikipedia information that was already published for the masses and has been seen and read hundreds of times.

The Rave

About that, I wanted to thank all of you for being so supportive during my two weeks of finals. It’s amazing how caring and compassionate everyone is here.

Back to the Rant

Ok, ok, were was I? I tend to see the same information on the Hot list home page day in and day out. For those of you finding yourselves there more often than not, I do believe there are much richer articles around this site that are more original and better written. I’m not pointing fingers but, if you find your self writing articles about topics that we have seen before hundreds of times and your comments say “This has been done and I’m sick of seeing it”, then I think you may need to rethink your approach.

I know the platform has changed but, hundreds of hits doesn’t always mean you have a resourceful article. You may have just chosen the right title to spark the interest of the internet drones, digging for information that dampens the brains and brings us closer to mediocrity.

I’m not here on Triond to tell my friends and fans that theirs pieces are worthy and well written just because they’re my friends, I’m here to tell them the truth.

Now the fact that my heart was yearning to write and feature deeper and richer pieces, I chose to write at the big “B”. I think we all know the benefits and are reaping the rewards for well written material.

Final Thought

I want to see more original content, more mind provoking information, I want you to take the empty screen and start writing whatever comes to mind. Forget about Wiki, forget about resources, I want to see your true genius. We are all here for the same reason, at least I think we are.

We want to be great, we want to touch the souls of everyone that we know, we want our lives to have some sort of meaning. If you recopy the same information over and over, is this really the kind of writer you are or want to be?

On a final note, I would like to mention some original writers, that have used no resources in these pieces but, the genius of their own minds.

Japlin and Japlin 21: Taking Deep Breaths by Joanna Maharis
Please Help me Before the lights Go out by Yours Truly
Turn Over a New Leaf by Brian Daniel Stankich
Apple at Triond by Goodselfme
Labelling is Art and Fraud All in One by Lucas Die
Material Prayers and Hope by Glynis Smy
The Vanquishing by Michelle Cameran Drew

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21 Responses to “The Chef Lauren Rant: A Growing Trend of Regurgitated Material”

James DeVere
December 21st, 2008 at 3:15 am

Wonderful. Thanks for the words, j
Glynis Smy
December 21st, 2008 at 4:06 am

Lauren, the voice that speaks the truth as always! I am finding it hard to be fair to some writers, when I know I have just read the same article that has been re-constructed by somebody else, I am opening their work and…well Yawn. I thank you for naming me in this article, there are many others who deserve the spot too. There are writers who use photographs to highlight great writing on Triond, I would never try to copy their style, it is unique and I would not be able to do it justice. Courage to express yourself through the written word is not easy, but at least it is yours and unread by others, some need to find the courage and lose the greed. Congratulations on your exam work!
nobert soloria bermosa
December 21st, 2008 at 5:13 am

my congratulations to you young lady,keep it up,happy holidays from across the seas
MJPatrick
December 21st, 2008 at 6:47 am

I love your priority! I guest you are a stage mother congrats…
I like every bits of your write up. Keep stirring.
Lucas Dié
December 21st, 2008 at 7:08 am

Congratulatons for your Finals! And equally for this article. I always love your rants because they usually coincide with my unwritten ones and are amusing to read.

The last few days I had little time, and when opening Triond (like Glynis) I encountered the rehashes in the Hot Content that weren’t even lukewarm anymore – as it turned me off, I turned off the Laptop and read a good book instead.

So, Lauren, you are seconded again on all points. (And thanks for mentioning my scribble)
J J Neuman
December 21st, 2008 at 8:46 am

Lauren, being new to Triond I’ve quickly learned what you summarized as ‘regurgitated material’ is what populates the top ten. (Nothing against those writers – they are really good at what they do and play well to the Triond audience.) I’m one of those writers who start with the blank sheet of paper and try to create first; look for sources later. But, I’m not sure that stuff will ever crack the top ten (fully realizing my articals may not be that appealing) so I’ve been reevalauating my approach to try and crack the top ten. Then I read your rant and am now rethinking whether to change styles to appeal to the masses….I think I’ll try to stay with what feels right for awhile. However, I really enjoy this site and the opportunity to write and be read.
papaleng
December 21st, 2008 at 11:57 am

a good article written by a caring woman. thanks Lauren and congrats for your finals.
Jasin
December 21st, 2008 at 11:59 am

I do not write after I have been reading or watching T.V, it tends to influence peoples work, some people just dont care what they write though and just get mixed into the blender of thoughts.
Great article.
Bo Jack Russo
December 21st, 2008 at 12:52 pm

Glad to know your finals went well.How could they not?
You are a shining beacon of the drive of the human spirit.
goodselfme
December 21st, 2008 at 2:32 pm

Your posts never disappoint me. thank you for honoring my work. I too think we all have something to contribute. We just need to dig to share that.Much is here for the taking. Love your messages. So glad you did well in your studies. Merry Christmas.
rileyd
December 21st, 2008 at 7:37 pm

Great article. I liked how you spoke your mind.
jhenz
December 21st, 2008 at 8:30 pm

straight-forward and just hit the target with the right amount of impact! very nice.
Karen Gross
December 21st, 2008 at 8:38 pm

Congrats on finishing your finals and making the dean’s list! I love your rants – they are much more interesting than a list of the top 10 whatever’s – although the funny signs are always worth a click.
Humour me with a little rant of my own: I would love to see some sort of reward for the writers who do put a great deal of effort into their pieces, proofreading and editing – or at least using their spell check. Now that the online editor also has spell check there should be no excuse for sloppy spelling.
Lauren Axelrod
December 21st, 2008 at 9:37 pm

I totally agree Karen. That’s a great idea!
Lauren Axelrod
December 22nd, 2008 at 12:50 am

Thanks again for the wonderful comments. I have removed the previous ones that stated my name as Laura. If you can’t get the name right, there’s no sense in it being here.
CHAN LEE PENG
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:09 am

I agree to your points. We all should give time to ponder some of the points highlighted here. Great job, my friend! Take care!
Michele Cameron Drew
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:34 am

First: Thank you for mentioning me in your article. I am honored.

Second: The dean’s list is a fine place to be, congratulations!

Third: Do you honestly think in my trolling around behind the scenes here, that I didn’t notice your occasional comment, or the marvelous work that you did on your today.com blog? hehehe

You did a fine job here, this is a great inspirational rant. Thanks for giving everyone a kick in the seat of the pants(myself included)!

-M
HatedNation
December 22nd, 2008 at 12:21 pm

Lauren,

Again I commend you for passing out others articles.(One of these days I will write something worth your mentioning..lol)
And nice job keeping the rest of us aware of whats going on. Nice to see you back and great job with the Deans List
Bre
December 29th, 2008 at 7:58 pm

Your tounge has no lie in it, you speaks only the truth and truth will set you FREE! Thank you for being real, as like myself! We are all growm people here and we aspect our children to lie to us, but we all know that wwe know when they are lying even when they are very oung, they give theirselves away, just like grown up! Once again, keep up the marvolous job!
Bren Parks
January 11th, 2009 at 2:49 pm

Very true, while I believe that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, what you write about is certainly too far…Great write as usual….
denus
March 1st, 2009 at 4:32 am

lol very nice