tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post1853936508762481816..comments2024-03-10T10:34:02.181+02:00Comments on The Alliterative Allomorph: I do not read and comment, just so you comment back. I'm actually INTERESTED in what you have to say. How about you?Jessica Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-53308425314858387442011-02-04T18:47:37.237+02:002011-02-04T18:47:37.237+02:00I like reading blogs of writers and book reviewers...I like reading blogs of writers and book reviewers, so if your title hints at either of those things, I'm in :)<br /><br />I do enjoy reading about other people's process and always love finding new books to read.<br /><br />demitrialunetta.blogspot.comDemitriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597317699857591880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-38037467651194556822011-02-04T05:55:17.949+02:002011-02-04T05:55:17.949+02:00I'm so with you. I only comment on the blogs I...I'm so with you. I only comment on the blogs I read that really spark my interest or touch my feelings. Time is too precious to do otherwise. Thanks for exposing the ugly underbelly of blogging. :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-4073707492684501302011-02-04T04:54:14.166+02:002011-02-04T04:54:14.166+02:00I'm deeply offended and I will not be followin...I'm deeply offended and I will not be following you anymore. Just kidding.<br /><br />I don't comment unless I'm interested and I don't follow unless I think I'll be interested in what that person will be continuing to write. I find that generally people that enjoy my blog and comment usually have similar interests/outlooks on life as I do. I think a blog sort of attracts like-minded people naturally so usually if someone comments I end up reciprocating because they interest me. <br /><br />My process for following people/reading people's blogs is that when they follow me I'll check out their blog and if looks interesting I'll follow them. Sometimes after a while you realize it just doesn't interest me even though I thought I would so I'll unfollow them because I'm never reading their blog anyway. Unless they only have like 10 followers then I wont unfollow, makes me feel bad.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045294003088106262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-25928673930854095192011-02-04T04:24:44.153+02:002011-02-04T04:24:44.153+02:00Thanks for putting this out there. I know EXACTLY...Thanks for putting this out there. I know EXACTLY how you feel and I'm only following 300. I wish I had time to read and comment on everyone but even at 5 minutes a blog, that's just never going to happen. I do exactly what you do. Hearing you say it though, makes me feel oooodles better.Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-7206154983384901042011-02-04T01:07:47.211+02:002011-02-04T01:07:47.211+02:00I try and visit those who I've been able to co...I try and visit those who I've been able to conversate with. It really has nothing to do with the title but with the blogger themselves. Although there are some blogs I will neglect if I don't see their name on my blog in comments but that's just me and my horrible memory. I use google reader to separate those of my faves to read and comment on. But I completely agree. I don't have all the time in the world but the blogs I do stop and read, I like to comment so they know I visited. Even if I just say hi.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-19359520572766670412011-02-03T22:10:58.774+02:002011-02-03T22:10:58.774+02:00I completely understand and agree with you, Jess. ...I completely understand and agree with you, Jess. Sometimes it's hard to keep up with everyone, and I've no where near the amount of readers that you have.<br /><br />And, I'm with you on only reading blog posts that interest me. I don't do it for reciprocation at all.Jessica Ann Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131293013101275074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-60668988980624378752011-02-03T09:52:52.674+02:002011-02-03T09:52:52.674+02:00I've been feeling so guilty because I haven...I've been feeling so guilty because I haven't been able to comment on as many posts as I used to. There are so many blogs to read, books to read, books to write. I need some clones!Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-23297132863891413902011-02-03T06:10:15.813+02:002011-02-03T06:10:15.813+02:00Jessica,
I think we all pretty much feel the same...Jessica,<br /><br />I think we all pretty much feel the same way. We love our followers, but we just don't have the time to comment. <br /><br />I took something you said to heart in your post. Lately I have been plugging contests, blogfests, blogs, etc. I haven't been giving 'ME" to my followers. I guess that's why I haven't been seeing you...lol I don't take it personally not to worry.<br /><br />Thanks for this. Now I will really think of intriguing subjects to seduce my followers to my blog. <br /><br />This IS the real world and we need to give as much as we wish to receive.<br /><br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-32082718719435426722011-02-03T04:58:18.786+02:002011-02-03T04:58:18.786+02:00Like you, I try to follow most of my followers. An...Like you, I try to follow most of my followers. And I read primarily those posts that spark some immediate interest (and, of course, those of my very good friends). You've got it right. Don't sweat it!Rebecca Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842712720778708758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-64962839688972595892011-02-03T03:18:46.284+02:002011-02-03T03:18:46.284+02:00My number one priority is visiting the bloggers wh...My number one priority is visiting the bloggers who visit me. So, it doesn't matter if they are talking about their fingernail clippings or the most profound thing in the universe-- they get my time because I am so grateful that they gave it to me.<br /><br />If I have more time, I read more blogs, but time is always scarce for me.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-45274823655744883882011-02-03T03:06:38.803+02:002011-02-03T03:06:38.803+02:00I'm in the same boat. I had to give up on the ...I'm in the same boat. I had to give up on the dashboard because it didn't hold enough blogs. I use Google Reader now & I've got the blogs divided into different days of the week. That way hopefully I get to everyone at least once every 2 weeks. It's tough!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-48193567124798183112011-02-03T01:24:17.230+02:002011-02-03T01:24:17.230+02:00I had a similar post on Monday. I love Google Read...I had a similar post on Monday. I love Google Reader. It’s better than the dashboard ‘cause I can quickly flip through posts. For me title is a biggie, a pic will usually grab my attention, then I read the first 3-4 lines to see if it’s a post for me. <br /><br />Good titles are hard to come up with though.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-84852638895693349202011-02-02T23:58:26.875+02:002011-02-02T23:58:26.875+02:00I try to stay really connected with my followers a...I try to stay really connected with my followers and the people I follow, but it does get harder and harder. That's one of the reasons I've never really tried to increase the number of followers I have. I want to keep it somewhat manageable. <br /><br />I have people that I know are in "the midst of something" whether it be something good like a book coming out, a 30th (or maybe even a 39th birthday, ha ha), or not good. I try to really follow those people, and I might skip someone who's just hanging out.Melissa Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700191547004665402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-75085556078215865152011-02-02T23:18:04.384+02:002011-02-02T23:18:04.384+02:00Ha! The funny thing is I've been in the same c...Ha! The funny thing is I've been in the same conundrum, revising an ms and trying to keep up with our most loyal readers, but I really needed to stretch my legs and get out more. And so I scanned my follower list -- and was immediately piqued ... by your title!<br />B<br /><a href="http://themiddle-ages.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Middle Ages</a>Deb and Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444390852070865517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-7735560196747619932011-02-02T22:51:07.867+02:002011-02-02T22:51:07.867+02:00Yes, we tackled the same issue today!
I read a var...Yes, we tackled the same issue today!<br />I read a variety. Some for the movie info. Some for writing and other author/promotion type tips. Some for the images. Some because they are interesting people.<br />And if you read for writing tips, why on earth do you visit my blog?! Crap, I need to entice some guest bloggers to write about writing, because I am sure not the expert.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-37765280300346476202011-02-02T22:49:24.723+02:002011-02-02T22:49:24.723+02:00I have my daily "can't miss" blogs a...I have my daily "can't miss" blogs and I try to visit anyone who took the time to comment on my own blog. Other than that, it boils down to what i have time for. When we get the higher follower numbers, which are wonderful, we just can't do it all anymore. I think most of us understand that. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-64189648132340426882011-02-02T22:16:13.600+02:002011-02-02T22:16:13.600+02:00Blogging can definitely get overwhelming (and I ha...Blogging can definitely get overwhelming (and I have less than half the followers you do!). I try to do the best I can. I try, on days I post (MWF) to get to as many people as I can. I make it through my blog roll about half the time. A quarter of the time. I get everyone and the other quarter... I get no one besides my Very Good blogger friends. It isn't a personal thing. It really isn't. <br /><br />No pressure and we aren't all just suddenly going to disappear!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764010151024050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-30606208601473979582011-02-02T22:06:30.585+02:002011-02-02T22:06:30.585+02:00Some days I do much better than others, hitting mo...Some days I do much better than others, hitting more blogs. But lately, I've been more disciplined about writing first, and blogging/reading blogs second. Those days, I have less traffic to my blog, but that's got to be okay, right? Writing has to come first.<br /><br />Great and insightful post!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-82302537996841198472011-02-02T21:53:57.614+02:002011-02-02T21:53:57.614+02:00How many I follow: 600+
How many follow me: 450ish...How many I follow: 600+<br />How many follow me: 450ish<br />How many read my post per day on average: 250<br />How many posts I read per day: About 50. <br />How many posts I skim per day: About 400.<br />How many posts I comment on per day: About 50.<br />Posts I like to read: Writing related, movie/tv related, simple blogfest posts, contests, book reviews in genres I like to read, misc interesting posts.<br />Posts I don't like to read: Religious ones, book reviews in the genres I don't normally read.<br />Will I read posts of those who don't comment on my blog? Yes. <br />Will I read and comment on posts that comment on mine? I try, I really try.<br />Great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-87826063455395098012011-02-02T21:52:29.331+02:002011-02-02T21:52:29.331+02:00Good titles, huh?
I’ve written before about how l...Good titles, huh?<br /><br />I’ve written before about how long you have to get someone’s attention on various media. Books, you generally have a chapter or two. Movies, a few minutes at least. Television, maybe to the commercial break.<br /><br />But online, with links literally everywhere and the temptation to go somewhere else so strong, you basically have NO downtime, no margin of error to pull readers in. They will click away from you (or me, or him) in less than a heartbeat if the rhythm starts to fall…<br /><br />And that’s about as hard as it can get for a writer…Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323871207793126503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-47399618501764802312011-02-02T19:34:22.303+02:002011-02-02T19:34:22.303+02:00Titles and pictures pull me in. I like to read wha...Titles and pictures pull me in. I like to read what inspires other authors and maybe some tips on writing too, if they're not too preachy. But time is definitely not on our side with this reciprocity thing! I sooo appreciate comments and I email people back, but this I comment/you comment thing takes FOREVER! Still, I comment on those who commented at least once a week.Carolyn Abiadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567399129586443513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-66083796255511793092011-02-02T19:32:48.920+02:002011-02-02T19:32:48.920+02:00I'm totally with you! I don't have as much...I'm totally with you! I don't have as much time as I did when I started, so I generally comment/read what I can that seems interesting. I know my posts don't always sparkle so I don't expect everyone to read/comment on mine daily either.Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-88381565977982785282011-02-02T19:15:01.265+02:002011-02-02T19:15:01.265+02:00Spooky! I was just thinking this very thought yest...Spooky! I was just thinking this very thought yesterday. <br />I feel as though I spend all day blogging and never get around to reading everyone's stuff and I follow because I enjoy others stuff and to support and encourage them. I tend to be reminded to comment on others when they have commented on mine and therefore prioritorize those who have commented on my blog that day. :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-48471230113360677282011-02-02T19:14:07.905+02:002011-02-02T19:14:07.905+02:00This is so me! I don't even have 500 followers...This is so me! I don't even have 500 followers and I can barley keep up with everyone else. I really admire bloggers who seem like they stop by everyone's blogs and leave a comment wherever they go. I just can't work that quickly.<br /><br />Add in work, family, writing and blog communication gets the short end of the stick quite a bit!Lisa Galekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438927319122874125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-67073744751325557722011-02-02T19:05:35.177+02:002011-02-02T19:05:35.177+02:00Great post, with a great title too! I am feeling v...Great post, with a great title too! I am feeling very flattered that you stopped by my blog today. =) I faced this exact same dilemma and came up with the same answer. I just can't let blogging become a stress, so I read what I can and what strikes my interest.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.com