I guess if you had a situation where the previous blogger took part in a handover period, where they worked collaboratively, which would let some trust develop with the new owner. But otherwise, regardless of PR and general profile, as soon as it becomes known that the writer has changed the trust has gone.

@ Kim – I was really glad to see your latest post this morning & your decision to keep going. You’d put in too much hard work to give it away. I can understand your predicament and it must be difficult not to let your emotions take hold. But it is the sign of a true professional to rise above adversity and continue the good fight. I can say without questions that the SEO and social media communities will be a far better place with you there.

In all seriousness, if you were to sell this blog, I’d feel the same way. Unfortunately, I wonder if everyone who decides to sell actually have to be open about the sale? hmm, you’ve got me thinking on that. It’s a shame that we don’t always deal with the most honest of people out there in the blogosphere. But then again, if they sell without alerting others to the sale, would they risk their name for the content?

Then again, a persons personality shines through in their writing. When we take the time to get to know someone, there’s no mistaking their writing styles.

As you know, I have decided to stay put. I have had a real problem with watching some of the manipulation and was distressed. It has a tendency to bleed into personal affairs and relationships (even marital types) and I was sour about the effects it had on my boyfriend. Those he associates with and works for have had a manipulative affect even to the point of making him dishonest with me in private affairs. So, I was fed up. But the only way to combat the negativity is to exude positivity and a good fight.

We are not all manipulative, selfish, greedy people that know no boundaries or priorities. I think we just need to stick around and show people by actions that we don’t need to be that way to succeed.

Thanks for being a good friend and for your kind words. That’s the best part about social media. It’s the ‘social’ part. I met you didn’t I?