I refused to Tumble!

I remember seeing the Tumblr logo before it was the "it" thing to do in regards to blogging. I always remained faithful to my Live Journal and never went near Tumblr. My friend would always spend countless hours "tumbling". I never really understood why. I honestly didn't really get the point.

For one, I like being able to directly respond back to a follower of mine. With Tumblr you cannot. The whole direct communication is a bit off for me.
Second, I still do not really see the difference between Tumblr and your basic blogging site. I guess that is the case for everything. Hell, even Apple does it. Make products damn near exact in function, but there's always the one tiny feature that sucks you in.
Moving on, I gave in not too long ago and signed up for an account. It took me a while to get used to, but once I started to see that follower count go up I instantly fell in love. I admit that it's cool to see that others are interested in the same thing and they can reblog your stuff, but here is where my issue comes into play.

I've noticed that almost everything on Tumblr is the exact fucking same. It's kind of annoying to be honest. I dig that we all have similar interest, but it's getting to the point where I can blatantly see the norms of our society. The new norm of beauty seems to be a skinny, pale chick covered in tattoos with pastel hair. Don't get me wrong these women are beautiful. So let's see alt. models "alternative" are the exact same as high fashion models just covered in tats. Great. This topic in itself is a discussion for another day. It's just one of the most re-blogged things it seems.
My rant can go on, but I'll cut it short.
There's this new fad with the occult, upside down crosses and looking like a cross between Lady Gaga and Marilyn Manson. Since when was this "cool"? I used to teased for wearing all black; now it's the thing to do.
I'm tired of seeing the same tattoos and the same stupid gifs.
I appreciate what Tumblr brings to the table. We are able to literally connect through our posts, but in doing so I feel like it takes away from each post's uniqueness.

Paper backs and hardcovers can never be replaced

So I planned on doing my take on the kindle/nook, but then almost changed my mind when i saw that a fellow classmate had already done it. Then i thought to myself there is still more to be said.
First, there is nothing like flipping the crisp pages of a new book. I always sniff the pages when I flip through the book. I know it sounds weird but i love the scent of new or old pages. I always want to be the first to bend the cover back and make the crease along the binding of the book. I dare anyone to crease it before I. The sounds the sheets make as they are turned is most relaxing. I don't ever have to worry about my book glitching out. I know that i can always rely on it to be handy when ready to read. The cover is always they first thing that entices me to read.
Don't get me wrong I definitely see the perks to these reading machines. I wish they had them back when I was in elementary school and didn't want to read for my book reports. It can read to me. Let's see what else can they do? it provides me with a few games to play, but when I am reading playing a game is the last thing on my mind. Do they really think that this can replace the traditional book? Just takes the fun out of going to the book store and looking at all of the amazing covers and reading the amazing summaries.
i can't see myself ever giving into buying a kindle or a nook. I really just do not see the point. Point blank period.