Comments on: For You? Or Me?

By: Introducing Faryl and ‘The Fearless Blogger’

Introducing Faryl and ‘The Fearless Blogger’ — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:56:51 +0000

[...] would lose it’s allure for me. I’m still learning to find that balance between writing for both me and my readers, hopefully it’s something I’ll get better [...]

By: faryl

faryl — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:48:04 +0000

Couldn't agree more! :-)

By: faryl

faryl — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:24:05 +0000

I've had friends tell me “I don't leave comments because I'm not sure what to write”. I tell them – “Write what you just TOLD me! Or ask a question, if you don't understand something.” Bottom line, don't be shy – no one is judging you and comments are always appreciated.

Thanks for the heads up about the comment field, by the way – I've emailed IntenseDebate support about the problem. Someone else mentioned a similar issue & I thought it had been fixed. I value my readers too much for them to WANT to share their thoughts and not be able to! I hope you'll come back and share more once the problem's resolved!

By: Andrea Hill

Andrea Hill — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:16:49 +0000

You've touched on a great point – one that many bloggers, and many would-be commenters – aren't totally aware of. I know many people who don't engage online because they think they're not enough of an expert. Yet the whole point is that our online activities are fueled by passion. When I write something in my blog, I'm happy to hear what others think about it. I'm not carving it on a stone tablet, for pete's sake!
Hmmm… I could write more, but your comment field doesn't expand and I can't see what I'm typing without stopping and moving the cursor. (Firefox 3 on MAC) You may want to look into that if you really want to entertain comments :)

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By: afhill

afhill — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:07:00 +0000

>Bottom line, don't be shy – no one is judging you

Some people see more afraid to post online because it seems so "permanent", but then there are the folks who seem less concerned about etiquette and being polite, because they're hiding behind a keyboard..

By: faryl

faryl — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:48:52 +0000

It's definitely the comments more than the stats! It's a chance to engage and get to know who stopped by. And, like you said, visit my readers' blogs are well. I think that's one of the most rewarding results of having a blog :-)

By: faryl

faryl — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:33:22 +0000

Hi Carma! I completely agree about Twitter. I'd like to start stepping outside twitter to avoid getting caught in a twitter echo-dome, but I also love the opportunity it provides to encounter new people and extend conversations beyond commenting on specific blog posts. And I totally love the fact that some of the people I've connected with through blogs and twitter are continents away from here!

Thanks for the comment!

By: Mad Asthmatic

Mad Asthmatic — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:47:22 +0000

When I started my blog it was initially for me, I wasn't bothered if others read what i had written. Then some comments started to be left and my heart beat a little bit faster and I wanted more. I have not become a slave to stats…..yet and I love visiting the sites of those who have left me comments so that I can return the compliment..
MA

By: carma

carma — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:36:22 +0000

So well said, Faryl. Every time I'm ready to throw in the towel, I get a comment and then I'm reinvigorated. For me that's the best part too :) Some days I enjoy Twitter much more than blogging, for that same reason. The immediate interaction with someone from the other side of the world (as happened today) is simply amazing…

By: faryl

faryl — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:53:12 +0000

Good advice – thank you so much! I checked out your blog – really enjoyed it! I look forward to learning more from you.