Thursday, September 22, 2011

Comments

Confession:

I get mildly annoyed when bloggers don't reply or comment back to my comments.  Few bloggers whom I read actually do a great job at replying, at least a good chunk of the time.  I still read their blogs because I enjoy them, but I'm more likely to comment on someone's post if I get a reply once in a while.  It's like if someone gives a speech, you walk up to them and comment on their speech, and then they turn and walk away.  Make sense?

Here's where the confession part comes in.  I have not been a very good comment replier.  But I'm making a conscious effort these days to hit that reply button and show some appreciation for those comments!

As a blogger, it's exciting when someone comments on a post you write - like, someone actually read it and gave a crap about what you wrote! I love comments so much I have a little blinky button in my right column that expresses that!  So to say thank you for your comment, I will make a conscious effort to not turn and walk away, and hit that reply button!  I can't promise that I won't miss some, as sometimes I can't reply right away and then forget about them, but I'll try really hard!

This post was brought to you by Ragweed Allergies, making me generally annoyed at everything today.



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Ekkk! I am horrible at commenting to comments on my blog. Don't hate me!
1 reply · active 705 weeks ago
Oh I'm not a hater :o) It just mildly annoys me, but then I do it too! It was one of those lightbulb moments where I realized that other people might be looking to see if I replied to them too!
Don't sweat it. I rarely check back to see if my comment got a reply. :)
1 reply · active 705 weeks ago
But you are really good at replying and I admire that!
I definitely get your point. I can feel the same way, sometimes. On the other hand, I really thing it depends on the comment for me. Honestly, if someone is leaving a sentence or two, it can be kind of difficult to come up with a reply. When someone writes a paragraph or two of some of their own reflection, and maybe put up a question or two? Drives me crazy to see a lack of reply. Then again, I get that not everyone is writing their blog for their audience, even if they do have a comment section. I don't know... it's kind of a gray area for me, I guess. I know for a fact I'm guilty as charged for not answering comments, though. =P
2 replies · active 705 weeks ago
Good point. With some short comments a reply doesn't feel necessary. I was probably just too cranky to have been blogging ;o)
Not at all! I really think you made a valid point. I agree with you! I was just adding my two cents. ^.^ Also, if we can't vent a little frustration on our blogs, what good is it? It's a pretty healthy way to handle that kind of frustration. I really hope your allergies are treating you better! (Allergy seasons are, by far and away, my least favorite. =( )
I am generally annoyed at everything today too..
1 reply · active 705 weeks ago
I just want to feel healthy, but I guess that's too much to ask. :o(
Wow, you kind of read my mind. Although I don't feel you need to reply to every comment but often the commenter (like me) is not sure if you are reading your comments. I go to comments every single blog and see if someone has commented and say something if I feel like it. Often I do go back and see if there is a mini conversation going on from others and yourself.
My vote is to reply, at least once in a while.
1 reply · active 705 weeks ago
Yeah I don't think I'll comment on every single comment, some are too short and/or don't really call for a reply, but I'm trying to get better at it! :o) It's so easy with this comment form that I really have no excuse!

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