Is it okay to make a living ?

It seems like every time creativity and money intersect, debates on integrity ensue.
I strongly disagree with the idea that, because of money, integrity falls.
Art seems to be the only vocation laden with this concept of purity,except for religion,
then the catholic church,
·Jimmy Swaggard
and other money grabbing evangelist have put a stop to that.
So lets stop the self flagellation. Blogs provide education or entertainment.
it takes time to create, time is money. It is good to be paid for your time.

I am not worthy

Blogs are the work of individuals, I imagine that the writers must have control over production. Now if you're independently wealthy, maybe the need to earn a few bucks seems silly, but people like me, who need to earn a living. Every bit counts. if I can spend more time doing what I like doing, and less time saying " would you like me to supersize that?" I think it's a good thing.

Why you shouldn't make money from your blog?

1. You have taken a vow of poverty.

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2. you only make money from things you hate doing.

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3. you enjoy suffering for your art.

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4. making more money puts you into a higher tax bracket.

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5. you think the internet is old school. Mental telepathy is the wave of the future.

Cheques and Balances

Don't worry about becoming a big whore. if there is too many ads and not enough content the readers will let you know. If there are no readers, well, I think you'll find out, a blog about your navel lint may stop being interesting to people who wish to place ads. The system seems to self regulate.