tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post5925723814376178527..comments2024-03-28T16:51:25.965+01:00Comments on Offbeat YA: Think-Piece: What Happened to Comment Love?Roberta R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-1033230200315608092014-05-20T08:40:13.359+02:002014-05-20T08:40:13.359+02:00LOL. I've wondered about those super human ent...LOL. I've wondered about those super human entities myself. As for commenting religiously, it's hardly doable...At this point, I am indeed able to comment back on every visitor's blog, but only because I don't get a ton of comments. Also, I take advantage of downtimes at work (shh, don't tell anyone!)...But if you are an averagely popular blogger, I guess the best you can do Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-8349920181652241532014-05-20T08:21:51.003+02:002014-05-20T08:21:51.003+02:00You've been around more than me, so I guess yo...You've been around more than me, so I guess you have a point here. In my relatively short time as a blogger, I've seen changes in the meme department too...There are so many of them around, most of which end up encouraging the "hit and run" behaviour you were talking about. Honestly, I don't care for hits...and such a route feels kind of pointless...Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-89178980381246361072014-05-20T04:28:29.800+02:002014-05-20T04:28:29.800+02:00Here, here! I'm with you Roberta, I try to be ...Here, here! I'm with you Roberta, I try to be good about commenting and stopping by as many blogs as I can, but with everything else that usually goes on in my life, I barely have time to devote to writing those reviews. :( So, yeah... I also agree that it certainly helps to have friends who follow you or perhaps you are one of those super human reader/blogger hybrids that manages to put out zEmfIrKahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764491948185317213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-64970960134929367992014-05-20T00:21:45.922+02:002014-05-20T00:21:45.922+02:00I only participate in memes if I have something to...I only participate in memes if I have something to say. I don't think they encourage followers/interaction.or comments anymore. At least not like they used to.<br /><br />I don't like forcing myself to come up with a WoW pick for example just to encourage hits. Because it's just that - someone pops in quick - says "nice pick" and leaves lol<br /><br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-52110788453027260122014-05-19T14:57:34.379+02:002014-05-19T14:57:34.379+02:00That is sad - and yes, weird O_O. Of course, one d...That is sad - and yes, weird O_O. Of course, one doesn't always have the time to reciprocate...it's understandable. Or one may not know what to say on occasion. But when people expect comments and don't give any comment love back as a rule, there's no excuse for that in my book.<br />As for you, no need to feel guilty :). It's clear that you do try to keep up with the other Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-58902705545573268512014-05-18T16:11:49.377+02:002014-05-18T16:11:49.377+02:00I've talked to a few of my blogger friends las...I've talked to a few of my blogger friends last year that were complaining about lack of comments and I asked if they're reading and commenting on other blogs and they said no which I thought was weird. This doesn't apply to your circumstances because you are visiting and commenting but it's odd that people expect visits and comments but don't take the time to reciprocate.<br Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-13942069061262073752014-05-13T11:01:54.156+02:002014-05-13T11:01:54.156+02:00LOL - thanks!
I understand of course...it's di...LOL - thanks!<br />I understand of course...it's difficult to keep up with everything. Personally, I'm not sure if I prefer a non-committal comment or no comment at all. Like you said, the first option lets people know that they did have a visitor...but makes them also aware that their post didn't make an impression. No comment makes them think no one actually visited their blog...I Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-48487935366676220772014-05-13T10:39:25.220+02:002014-05-13T10:39:25.220+02:00I know what you mean. Memes and challenge can be e...I know what you mean. Memes and challenge can be effective to a point, but in my experience, you have to pick: 1) a smaller one, where your voice has got more chances to be heard (and it's easier for you to visit/get to know the other participants of course!); and 2) one pertaining to your niche. People don't usually feel inclined to branch out that much...also, we're always in a Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-91351812354214023562014-05-12T01:22:20.808+02:002014-05-12T01:22:20.808+02:00I spend over an hour each day leaving comments on ...I spend over an hour each day leaving comments on the blogs I follow. However, I follow almost 300 blogs, and I do skim-especially if the topic is one that I'm not really interested in (cover reveals, new book release hops, author interviews etc). So, when I come across a post that is about something I'm not really interested in, I will do the generic 'great post!' to let the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-58505173412220450472014-05-11T22:54:54.643+02:002014-05-11T22:54:54.643+02:00I think possibly, also, my blog is a poor fit. Mo...I think possibly, also, my blog is a poor fit. Most of the other bloggers participating are "lifestyle"/self-help" types, while my blog, SKJAM! Reviews http://www.skjam.com is more of a pop culture center. They may be afraid to even read the reviews on something that doesn't have an English title.SKJAM!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14277621940692913347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-42324291181378636752014-05-11T22:02:23.723+02:002014-05-11T22:02:23.723+02:00Good point...reviews and stuff like that don't...Good point...reviews and stuff like that don't usually get many comments, but a cute doggie pic never fails to draw attention. Maybe we need to spice up every one of our posts with cute doggie pics! ;) Your analogy makes a lot of sense too. Of course, you can't help feeling a bit sad when you poured your heart out in a post (or did your best IRL) and hardly anyone acknowledges it. But I&#Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-50405914133529401652014-05-11T21:44:01.599+02:002014-05-11T21:44:01.599+02:00About challenges and the likes, I have noticed in ...About challenges and the likes, I have noticed in the past that the number of comments you get tends to decrease with each passing day. Maybe some of the commenters think they did their part leaving a comment on the first day...maybe they honestly don't have enough time (but why joining a challenge in the first place? It's not just about showing off - it's also a way of meeting other Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-9242712981098235322014-05-11T20:56:59.419+02:002014-05-11T20:56:59.419+02:00I always reply - and comment back - though I'm...I always reply - and comment back - though I'm sure only a small number of commenters come back to see if I actually acknowledged what they said LOL.Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-35040984048728865602014-05-11T20:02:05.561+02:002014-05-11T20:02:05.561+02:00Just found your blog through Armchair BEA: I tend ...Just found your blog through Armchair BEA: I tend to comment when I have something constructive to say, t where I fail utterly is in clicking the "notify me" box, so if people respond in their own comments, I never know it! I love comments as well, but I don't think they are based on the quality of content. I get themost comments on posts wi cute pictures of my dog or other random Ms. Yinglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-19850388389987038682014-05-11T17:10:50.743+02:002014-05-11T17:10:50.743+02:00I'm participating in a blog challenge right no...I'm participating in a blog challenge right now, 20 posts in 31 days, comment twice on other people's blogs before putting your latest post on the community to advertise it. First day, bunch of views, a half-dozen comments. Second and third days, a few views, one comment each. After that (we're on day 11) nada. And yes, I am checking out every other blog post and commenting when ISKJAM!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14277621940692913347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-64770366786259666992014-05-11T16:43:50.056+02:002014-05-11T16:43:50.056+02:00Hi - nice to meet you!
You got me thinking. I don&...Hi - nice to meet you!<br />You got me thinking. I don't usually post my link either, assuming - just like you - that people will click on my profile...and actually <i>posting</i> a link seems like forcing them to comment back. On the other hand, it's the lack of response from people who participate in memes that strucks me as odd. Especially because they often use a comment system like Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-43994709231538900732014-05-11T16:32:42.514+02:002014-05-11T16:32:42.514+02:00I am relatively new to the blogging world - just s...I am relatively new to the blogging world - just started my blog a few months ago. It took me awhile to even get any views. My first comment was so exciting! I think it's a good practice to recognize comments on your blog. jo straderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827965029075700249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-25844598659643648832014-05-11T00:28:19.276+02:002014-05-11T00:28:19.276+02:00Heh... I comment on a lot of blogs without posting...Heh... I comment on a lot of blogs without posting my link, with nice comments/feedback, and often get no response. I've never had anyone comment on my blog EVER, but with it being less than a month old, I really don't expect any. I assume people can click on my Google+ link from the comment and get to my blog, but maybe I'm wrong.<br />Anyway, with your blog having comments before Litha Nellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350209887646891024noreply@blogger.com