Shades of Snot

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   Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years ago

   
   I rarely go to the HP Home / topics page because it is rarely  updated. Now, this week, since all the links in email notifications I receive are bad and take me to the Topics page, I have to see titles like: "Snot and Mucus Decoded: The Meaning of Snot Colors".  Couldn't the author have thought of something else, anything to write about other than that? At least could have put a less disgusting title on it - and it received an Editor's Choice? Come on! Is there nothing better to show to the public?  And if I see the "Military Diet" again I will scream.
   
   Image: Pixabay, https://pixabay.com/en/lion-africa-wild … at-240284/

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      RJ Schwartzposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for saying it - I'm so sick of seeing the same things on the main page - it can't be good for bringing in new users.  A randomized approach would certainly add excitement from both the contributors and the audience.

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         Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         You are welcome, RJ. I fully agree with: "A randomized approach would certainly add excitement from both the contributors and the audience."  Thank you.

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      Faith Reaperposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, good grief, Charlie Brown ...Hahaha You've received some funny responses, Phyllis.  All I know is when I go to the doctor about sinus drainage, cough and/or congestion, they always ask me what color my snot is!  LOL ...so there must be a legitimate reason for the various colors of snot.  However, my response to the doctor is ..."Well, I don't know because I don't look at it!"

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         Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Silly ol' Faith.  My doctor asks the same question so he will know if I need an antibiotic.  I understand the hub is to help someone who needs to know the color of sinus drainage (ie: green signifies infection, etc.)  I just think the title could have been a little more ... uhm ... dignified, maybe. 
         
         
         Yes, I did get some pretty funny replies. LOL

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            Faith Reaperposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            LOL ...Yes, the title could have been a bit more dignified ...but the younger folks nowadays seem to go for the gross, nasty-sounding or something to get a reaction of disgust or shock it seems?

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               Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

               I believe you are right about the younger ones. As Clive said: "Those hubs are the ones that make the money."  That is pretty sad, indeed.

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                  Faith Reaperposted 8 years agoin reply to this

                  Yes, that truly seems to be the case, unfortunately.

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   chef-de-jourposted 8 years ago

   Fully agree Phyllis. Why do the HP team allow this to happen?

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I don't know, Chef. Maybe it was such a boring day they had to find something. Not a very good reflection of HP site.

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   paradigmsearchposted 8 years ago

   Come to think of it, a Military Snot Diet hub could have some real potential. I'm starting a draft as we speak.

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      calculus-geometryposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      The secret is looking pictures of snot every time you get the urge to eat.  Good-bye appetite, hello bikini body!

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         Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Oh, good grief ! Well ... ya, that would kill an appetite for sure. LOL

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      AH! hahahaha - Para you take the cake. LOL
      
      PS: that is a military cake.

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      Patty Inglish, MSposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      

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   clivewilliamsposted 8 years ago

   Those hubs gets tonnes of views though. They are the money makers

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Well alrighty then - maybe we all should find something disgusting to write about. Para is already on it.

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   Jayne Lancerposted 8 years ago

   I find the front page of HubPages uninviting enough without snot hubs etc. being showcased there. And yes, having to keep seeing the military diet hub there is getting on my nerves, too.
   
   I don't really understand the necessity to have these hubs on the front page - they are, after all, being well promoted in the search engines. I think what is needed is variety and  attractive photos - bright, cheerful, appetizing. As a visitor, I'd never return to HubPages on the basis of the front page. But I often visit sites like about[dot]com just to see what they have to offer, which is always something different.

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I agree, Jayne. I really think that page should be more upbeat and attractive. They could put up some nice images or maybe even just one banner type then a directory to each topic. I think it would be nice to highlight some hubbers on the bottom with statements of "why I like to write for HubPages" and change to other hubbers once a week or once a month.

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   Nell Roseposted 8 years ago

   Shades of Snot? for a second I thought you were discussing the second film that awful boring shades of grey! LOL!

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      LOL Nell, I thought about shades of grey then substituted snot.

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   Barbara Kayposted 8 years ago

   I guess puss from pimples is next. Who wants to try it?

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Yuck! I am sure someone will eventually. 

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   Will Apseposted 8 years ago

   It is a bit depressing that Google thinks HP is only fit to recommend for pustules and mucous-related subjects.

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      +1   Yes, it is depressing.

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   yecallposted 8 years ago

   For reals.  Have you seen the menstruation one? Complete with graphic pad photos.  Bleh!!! Ah, well.  Freedom of speech, and I will shut up. Ha!

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Good grief ! No, I have not seen that one.

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    Sue Adamsposted 8 years ago

    Here is another one
    http://hubpages.com/health/Have-you-exa … poo-lately
    I wonder if that is a big money maker.

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Good grief!  I was going to say earlier that it won't be long before someone writes about that. Well, there it is.

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       Will Apseposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       This is too funny to pass.
       
       Though, I might be banned.
       
       My only defense is that I am linking to an already, happily hosted hub.

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          Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Someone was going to do it, you just beat them to it.

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             Will Apseposted 8 years agoin reply to this

             I hope I am not responsible for all the ads disappearing, lol.

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                Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

                   If they do disappear we all have a hand in the blame.

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    Jodahposted 8 years ago

    I totally agree Phyllis. The military diet is a good hub but it has been on the front page for as long as I can remember and it is time for a change. The colours of snot, enough said. As has been suggested maybe different random hubs should show on the front page weekly or so, or highlight different authors or hubs with attractive photos and titles.

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       That is a good idea, Jodah. The front page has to entice readers in to read and enjoy the site. And that page does need to change once a week.

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    MizBejabbersposted 8 years ago

    I haven't been on the main page in a long time and maybe that's the reason. "Shades of Snot", is that any better than "How to Shave Your Butt" that keeps appearing on hubs as a recommended hub? That one is driving the Christians wild because of the subject matter and the photos on their hubs.

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    FatFreddysCatposted 8 years ago

    "Shades of Snot" would be a great name for a band.

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       Jesse Drzalposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Horns up, FreddyCat!!

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       I wonder what their hit song would be?  LOL

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          Jesse Drzalposted 8 years agoin reply to this

          Mucus Meltdown.

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             Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

             Very clever, Jesse. 

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    Kathryn L Hillposted 8 years ago

    "Shades of Snot" This could be their first cover:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-0NlSKAwow

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Good find, Kathryn. 

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          Kathryn L Hillposted 8 years agoin reply to this

          I actually found the article to be very serious and informative! BTW
          (Yes, I read it!)

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             Phyllis Doyleposted 8 years agoin reply to this

             Well, that is good. I am sure it is informative and well-written as others have mentioned.

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