tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post2340393872304390442..comments2024-03-15T04:06:12.346-07:00Comments on Good Life of Design: If Nobody Left A Comment Would YOU Continue To Blog!!??Kathysuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-73470092519916380782011-09-26T00:18:49.869-07:002011-09-26T00:18:49.869-07:00Pretty much focus on global warming. Moncler Vests...Pretty much focus on global warming. <a href="http://www.monclerukcheap.com/moncler-vests-moncler-vests-women-c-42_50.html" rel="nofollow">Moncler Vests Women</a> Despite the fact that all people seems the idea really need that you're performing project in addition to sizzling, nonetheless very few with the frequent once in the environment around watch instrument off. That frosty spot might be a lot more frosty, and a nice spot more comfortable. 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It almost seems like a game. If I comment on other blogs, then I get more comments on mine. And if I don't comment, then I don't get comments. I understand but it feels kind of silly. My schedule is way too busy now and so I am reading blogs more sporadically. I try to comment but honestly, if I see someone has a ton of comments, I usually don't bother. I have my usual blogs that I try to read (yours is one) and yet even those I don't comment all the time. I would continue to blog without comments but if I didn't get ANY feedback (emails, people telling me) then I would question why I am writing. Having said all that ... there is nothing more affirming then seeing a new follower or a genuine comment! Great post. I appreciate your posts (even if I don't always say so) and I also appreciate how kind you are with YOUR comments both to me and all the other blogs I see your comments on! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645300685584089367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-88417761949288526062011-06-19T07:15:35.004-07:002011-06-19T07:15:35.004-07:00I really enjoyed reading your post. I'm looki...I really enjoyed reading your post. I'm looking forward to checking out the other blogs and checking my settings. I will say comments sure do put a smile on my face!Lynda @ Happenstance Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02480242848686464671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-91280718123482114362011-06-17T19:28:04.080-07:002011-06-17T19:28:04.080-07:00Hi Kathysue, well, if I stopped for lack of commen...Hi Kathysue, well, if I stopped for lack of comments, I would have been done months ago. I must confess it is incredibly discouraging when I look at my subscriber numbers or my daily readers and hardly get comments. I am always asking myself what's up with that, do I not move people enough to comment on what I write? Lack of comments has definitely had an impact on my commitment to my blog -- it's more difficult to be motivated. I do look for feedback because it is my career -- thank goodness I don't measure my career by my blog! I'm not sure how much longer I will last, really, despite the fact that I love to write and of course I love design. Sometimes, it feels like beating my head against a wall! I agree with you about Conspicuous Style -- I think her blog is fantastic!!Carol@6WilsonBlog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207359295205754951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-18741749122465457472011-06-17T10:40:05.994-07:002011-06-17T10:40:05.994-07:00Comments totally make my day, even when I don'...Comments totally make my day, even when I don't see them right away. I don't have a smartphone, so I'll go a whole weekend without ever seeing my e-mail or dashboard. It's always such a thrill to see bunches of comments when I've come back from being away or at the end of a long day after putting the kids to bed.<br /><br />That being said, I'd still blog even if I never got any comments. I agree with those who say that it depends on the reasons you started blogging. I started because after being a SAHM for so long, I started to forget who I was. I like the process of writing, and yes showing off projects and things that I've been working on. If I was a savvier blogger, I'd have written "shared" not "showing off," but let's face it - everyone likes a "Tada!" moment. Yes, I love the comments, and yes, it hurts to hear crickets when you've really worked on something, but my blog is documentation of what I've been up to and someday I'll be able to show my grandkids my digital diary and that's so cool.<br /><br />As far as leaving comments go, I always leave comments for blog posts I've read. A single pic with blurb may not have me clicking on the comments box, but if I've read a post, I try to comment. Additionally, I always both reply to comments and write a return comment on commenters blogs. My one sore spot is those comments that look like - "Hi, love your blog. I'm a new follower. Please follow me back." Those comments annoy me. The love your blog always sounds disingenuous when followed by a plea to follow. And if you love my blog so much why not comment on an actual post?<br /><br />This comment is already entirely too long, but I really do love your blog, and have been following since I discovered it months ago. I hope you never feel the sting of no comments, because I love how you break down all elements of design and look forward to your posts in my blog reader.laxsupermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797787877548962742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-11527268712193745612011-06-17T09:19:56.811-07:002011-06-17T09:19:56.811-07:00I thought I commented on this post!!! Okay, here i...I thought I commented on this post!!! Okay, here is what I "thought I wrote"!<br /><br />I started my blog because I didn't have anyone to talk to about what I loved (design). So for a long time, and I mean LONG TIME, I didn't have any readers or comments. But at the time I didn't think about that much since I didn't know what blogging really was anyway. <br />Now that people do know me and I do get comments, I kind of feel pressured to update my blog. If I don't will my readers still be there? If I say this will they like it? Wil I offend someone? Those are some of the questions I feel now when it comes to blogging. When I really think about it, I felt better when there was no pressure to blogging. I'm probably the only one who feels this "pressure", but at any rate it's there and I feel a little weighed down by it. <br /><br />So to answer your question, would I continue to blog if I didn't have comments? Yes, and frankly I think I'll be a lot better at it!<br /><br />As a matter of fact, I have consisdered taking away the option to comment. You can do that, you know?!<br /><br />Thanks for the post! Now I have something else to think about!L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226427401291758923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-90332948958910793462011-06-17T07:47:25.013-07:002011-06-17T07:47:25.013-07:00I'm relatively new to blooging. I don't ha...I'm relatively new to blooging. I don't have a great deal of followers and I don't get a lot of comments and sometimes I think to myself, am I wasting my time. BUT I really blog for me, I blog about things I love and I share them. I love going to my stats page and seeing that I get about 100 people looking at my blog each day, whether they found my blog by accident or they actually read it I'm not so sure but I think I will continue to blog and hopefully get some new readers along the way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07623883134415870624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-89201763540542706292011-06-17T07:30:36.828-07:002011-06-17T07:30:36.828-07:00I have zero followers on my little blog. I even on...I have zero followers on my little blog. I even once wrote something about why we blog<br />http://happytizinglife.blogspot.com/2010/05/why-we-blog.html, which I was reminded of reading your post.<br />I took an oath to visit other blogs and comment which I did not do and my blog remains follower.less. It sometimes feels sad, but then again I still do write whatever I feel. I might feel better about it if I did have comments, I feel comments sometimes give you the next topic to write about. <br />Very nice post.Happytizing Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007815528277391015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-92096162847475750112011-06-17T00:59:07.397-07:002011-06-17T00:59:07.397-07:00Well, there is no lack of commenting here :)
Love ...Well, there is no lack of commenting here :)<br />Love your blog just found you.<br />I think this is a question we all ask ourselves and we all share the amazement at how many comments a simple picture and two words can get. I think comments do create dialogue, but sometimes I wonder if it is high school all over again and we need to be popular to feel good, and comments do give that sense of popularity and acceptance that apparently we strive for. We write to be heard and if we feel no one is listening to our little voice in this huge blog universe I guess we will loose the voice. <br />I do take the time to comment always, especially when a post speaks to me and I think we should all do that. When we don't it's like going to someone's home and leaving without saying thank you or good bye.Jimmy The Undercover Designerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06706236984970670565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-71820945987201615712011-06-16T20:58:50.909-07:002011-06-16T20:58:50.909-07:00I just stumbled across your blog and war instantly...I just stumbled across your blog and war instantly drawn in by your topic here. It got me thinking about how many times I read something that is great and yet don't take a couple minutes of time to write some sweet words. I know that when i get comments I'm grateful for each one -- for the time and effort and kindness. So thank you for getting me thinking and acting!!<br /><br />I'll be back. :)<br /><br />RachelRachel @ Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06217317211649327419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-75765375582510264262011-06-16T20:10:26.114-07:002011-06-16T20:10:26.114-07:00Kathysue, this is a great post and interesting top...Kathysue, this is a great post and interesting topic. I love the creative process of producing a blog post, so I'd probably continue. That said, I greatly appreciate every comment I receive, but I don't receive any where near the # of comments that equal the # of visitors I have according to my stats. And like you, I feel if I stop to visit and read a post, I should leave a comment. I want to comment! Positive feedback is important for all of us. It's also the only way to know who is visiting one's blog. <br />Good advice to turn off the WV. They take a lot of extra time. ~ SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-89998631248107587362011-06-16T19:25:02.415-07:002011-06-16T19:25:02.415-07:00Again, you have inspired us with a wonderful topic...Again, you have inspired us with a wonderful topic. No, I doubt that I would continue. I usually average 15-20 comments a post but my last post had very few comments. I have no idea if it was because of the blogger issues that have been hitting everyone or maybe people just were not inspired by the topic. There are so many wonderful blogs to visit and because I work full time I don't always have time to leave a comment. I have been sick for the past week so I haven't left many comments but hopefully now that I'm beginning to feel better I will start leaving them again. I know I certainly treasure each and every comment people take the time to leave on my blog.<br />I agree about word verification. It is very annoying. I turned mine off but if you ever notice it's back on please let me know. With all the blogger issues these days who knows what can happen.<br />This was another great post from you, Kathysue.Blooming Rose Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-62730383996911046372011-06-16T18:44:28.970-07:002011-06-16T18:44:28.970-07:00Kathysue, that is a good question. Not sure what I...Kathysue, that is a good question. Not sure what I would do if I felt that no one was reading my blog anymore. I guess I would stop. Why put so much time and energy into this to inspire others if no one is reading and commenting.Kim @ Savvy Southern Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493624262438266840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-47909674741540015862011-06-16T14:53:38.494-07:002011-06-16T14:53:38.494-07:00To be perfectly honest - it KILLS me to not see an...To be perfectly honest - it KILLS me to not see any comments after taking the time to take pictures, edit them, upload selected images and write - especially a "How To" - and not get ANY feedback. And when I see some other blogs who have jumped on the coat tails of another, or those who have no REAL substance to offer, but followers are going through the roof, that too hurts... but - I started blogging as a means of a creative outlet. <br /><br />And along the way I have not only met so many wonderful people and have LEARNED SO MUCH I would have not learned if I were doing the same thing I've done for - oh 25 yrs of my life - that makes it all worth it. Like blogger gal Val once wrote me (when she first encouraged me to even start blogging) KEEP ON BLOGGING - no matter what. <br /><br />I feel I've done this - except if I feel if I don't have anything of any value to post - then I skip the day. I use to stress over posting daily - but not everyone reads it daily, so I'm testing different times and not stressing it as much.<br /><br />WOW!! I think you pushed a button Kat!! I don't think I've EVER left a comment this long!!! LOL<br /><br />:D LyndaLYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443098224970691696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-36964777301620648912011-06-16T14:02:07.258-07:002011-06-16T14:02:07.258-07:00Wow - I will have to come back when I have more ti...Wow - I will have to come back when I have more time to read all these comments!! I wrote my blog for a long time at the beginning with few if any commenters. I still tried to provide excellent content beautifully designed. I think it would be hard to write if no one was reading but since I always seem to have at least a few each day, it keeps me going!!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-48887174509151065942011-06-16T13:56:40.071-07:002011-06-16T13:56:40.071-07:00It is a good question Kathysue. And my answer is p...It is a good question Kathysue. And my answer is probably not. I do love that I've documented my shopping insanity *winks* But that said, I'd much rather have 4 or 5 "conversation" comments with real kindreds than 100 "oh that's so cute" kwim? Vannalvroftiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817625061049340265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-65489820912349265232011-06-16T11:10:01.478-07:002011-06-16T11:10:01.478-07:00I'd say you hit a chord here. I wish I could ...I'd say you hit a chord here. I wish I could say that I would continue to blog without comments, but I probably wouldn't. They spur me on and keep me coming back. This is just a really busy season in my life and as much as I enjoy blogging I need the encouragement to keep up the time commitment. I love blogging. I've received much more from it than I have ever given. That is one of the reasons I try really hard to comment on other blogs regularly. I may not make it every time, just because of time but it's worth the effort. I admit that though I may read blogs that don't comment back, I quit commenting. The comments are the friendships that develop. The rest is just good information. Friendships and relationships on blogs are just like the ones right here in town. It's a two way street. Love, you, love your blog and glad that we are friends. MonaMona Thompson Providence Ltd.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03539116883722483692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-80920420248202717012011-06-16T09:44:27.103-07:002011-06-16T09:44:27.103-07:00While it is nice to get comments, that is not the ...While it is nice to get comments, that is not the reason for blogging, at least not for me. I live in two places so the blog is a way to keep in touch with friends in both. Many of them prefer to respond to the blogs with a personal email rather than a published response. That's OK with me. Quite frankly, I would rather have no comments than those which are 3 words and have little if any meaning. When blogging gets to be a chore, it will be time to quit. In the meantime, it helps me be in the moment, in touch with all that I see and I enjoy sharing that. If there are some who enjoy being part of my tapestry, they are welcome.<br />It's been fun looking at your posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-66831024224690443922011-06-16T09:42:29.539-07:002011-06-16T09:42:29.539-07:00What a great post, one that really got me thinking...What a great post, one that really got me thinking. After pondering the question, I realized that I blog because I love to share my passion with the universe. While comments are definitely something I love, I know people are reading my blog and finding inspiration in what I write. In the end, that's all that matters.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504808759194858128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-66722549123619173382011-06-16T08:54:20.999-07:002011-06-16T08:54:20.999-07:00Great post and comments from your readers. I took ...Great post and comments from your readers. I took a short blogging break a while ago and realized I was spending too much time online. When I came back I knew things would have to change a bit. I wouldn't be able to visit every single persons blog who left a comment anymore. That part really takes a lot of time. I do try to get back to everyone via email and I still feel quilty sometimes. I love comments as much as the next person but I need to keep things in perspective if I want to keep blogging...which I do. I am so inspired by bloggers and enjoy being a part of it all.Sixty-Fifth Avenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741086163384325244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-20202415344345148982011-06-16T07:20:37.017-07:002011-06-16T07:20:37.017-07:00I feel so guilty because I can no longer comment o...I feel so guilty because I can no longer comment on every person blog that comments on mine. I just don't have that much blogging time anymore. Not that I get that many comments, but still takes time to visit, read and comment for everyone. I love comments and don't think I would continue if I did not get some feed back. I am more interested in followers and when I get Unfollowed...lol I have never asked for a follower or made anyone become a follower to win something. I don't put followers on my sidebar, so each one that follows me is there only because they want to be. I am losing my passion for blogging and don't know how much longer I will be in this game, but I have learned a lot from blogging and I am so happy that I did do it.Room Service ~ Decorating 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/00391177317831699246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-82812481964844581652011-06-16T06:21:12.488-07:002011-06-16T06:21:12.488-07:00This is definitely something I think about! I'...This is definitely something I think about! I've had my blog for about 4 years now and don't get lots of comments. However, because my blog is my voice for my website, the more people I talk to when booking design consultations, the more I learn that they have been following my blog for months without making comments. I think there are a lot of silent followers out there. My blogging friends and I call them blog stalkers! I'm actually one on a few blogs too, ha. I'd love it if I got more comments, it's encouraging and makes you want to continue doing it. Loving your blog! RuthieDecRenew Interiors https://www.blogger.com/profile/15329481994704735606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-3191895713743062742011-06-16T04:56:38.293-07:002011-06-16T04:56:38.293-07:00Dear Kathy Sue,
I want you to know that I have you...Dear Kathy Sue,<br />I want you to know that I have your blog delivered to my email everyday and I really enjoy reading it. It is one of the highlights of my day. Even though I do not comment very often, please, please, please rest assured that I am reading it each day and enjoying every single minute of it. I vow to try harder to be more proactive with my comments. Love ya'.<br />DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00903836959337475061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-36911047193820531412011-06-15T20:26:46.597-07:002011-06-15T20:26:46.597-07:00Anon Kelly, thank you for leaving this comment. Yo...Anon Kelly, thank you for leaving this comment. You are so right in what you are saying and I appreciate you taking the time to say it!!! I don't know who your sister is, but it sounds as if she is exactly what ZI was talking about in this post. Tell her to hang in there!! KSKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-66450752990673853442011-06-15T20:19:39.719-07:002011-06-15T20:19:39.719-07:00I am not a blogger but I read and enjoy many craft...I am not a blogger but I read and enjoy many craft and decorating blogs. My sister has a fairly new blog that is doing very well but she gets frustrated that when she comments or adds someone to her favorites list , very few reciprocate by adding her or commenting to her. It seems there are groups of bloggers who only support the large blogs. It seems there are certain women who have a lot of power in their group and are able to persuade others to follow or not follow another blog. I comment because of the huge effort and time it takes to post. I also wish the comments were not cookie cutter comments. It is not real that 98 or whatever number,all agree that the post was <br />the best thing EVER. Some gentle constructive criticism<br />would be refreshing and probably helpful. Let's spread the love to as many bloggers as possible even the new kids on<br />the blog. Thanks for allowing me to offer my opinions<br />although I am not really one of you talented women.<br /><br />Fondly, Kelly P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com