The Relationship Between Readers And Comments On Blogs
It appears that I have been getting lots of visitors to my blog lately. Some of them being people I know, friends & family, new friends, and then some of you are complete strangers. I have no idea who you all are that are reading my blog and I'd like to know because I'd love some new friends. And, we all know I need some friends right because I have been talking to myself alot lately. Yeah not knowing is kind of scary, kind of freaky, and well, I'm just nosy so would it be so bad to let me know? And for those of you that know me or used to know me you are probably thinking, "I always knew she was crazy"...
However, somewhere here the relationship between number of readers and comments is screwed up. Your reading but your not commenting. What's up with that? Ya' know, I'm thrilled that I'm getting more readers but I'm not so thrilled that you aren't commenting. It makes me wonder if my blog sucks or that you just can't relate to what I write about. So which is it? Now, don't be afraid to tell the truth. The truth is better than nothing. (I think?). Plus like I said above I need some new friends. But I realize from experience that I'm not a very good friend. I try to be but I can't fully open up to anyone and therefore it's obviously harder to make a connection witht them. I'm the play it safe type. Hell, I can't even FULLY open up to my own family except for my hubs. And that's a whole other subject that we will just leave alone for now.
PLUS, I'm getting ready to revamp that looooonnng blogroll over there and some of you have got to go or atleast go on another page. It's getting out of control. So if you really really want to stay on that blogroll over there on the main page then you better speak up and you better have a link in place for me unless of course I really like you. LOL. This is not for those of you who comment here daily and already have me on your blogroll. You know your staying. If I'm not on your blogroll and you dont plan on putting me there then you'll be going on my links page of blogs I read. I'm sorry if that doesn't sound so nice coming from a have-always-been-nice sort of person but like I said the blogroll is getting to long and cluttering up my blog.
Ok. So that's all I've got to say for now.
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It appears that I have been getting lots of visitors to my blog lately. Some of them being people I know, friends & family, new friends, and then some of you are complete strangers. I have no idea who you all are that are reading my blog and I'd like to know because I'd love some new friends. And, we all know I need some friends right because I have been talking to myself alot lately. Yeah not knowing is kind of scary, kind of freaky, and well, I'm just nosy so would it be so bad to let me know? And for those of you that know me or used to know me you are probably thinking, "I always knew she was crazy"...
However, somewhere here the relationship between number of readers and comments is screwed up. Your reading but your not commenting. What's up with that? Ya' know, I'm thrilled that I'm getting more readers but I'm not so thrilled that you aren't commenting. It makes me wonder if my blog sucks or that you just can't relate to what I write about. So which is it? Now, don't be afraid to tell the truth. The truth is better than nothing. (I think?). Plus like I said above I need some new friends. But I realize from experience that I'm not a very good friend. I try to be but I can't fully open up to anyone and therefore it's obviously harder to make a connection witht them. I'm the play it safe type. Hell, I can't even FULLY open up to my own family except for my hubs. And that's a whole other subject that we will just leave alone for now.
PLUS, I'm getting ready to revamp that looooonnng blogroll over there and some of you have got to go or atleast go on another page. It's getting out of control. So if you really really want to stay on that blogroll over there on the main page then you better speak up and you better have a link in place for me unless of course I really like you. LOL. This is not for those of you who comment here daily and already have me on your blogroll. You know your staying. If I'm not on your blogroll and you dont plan on putting me there then you'll be going on my links page of blogs I read. I'm sorry if that doesn't sound so nice coming from a have-always-been-nice sort of person but like I said the blogroll is getting to long and cluttering up my blog.
Ok. So that's all I've got to say for now. >Go to the Mom blog Homepage
However, somewhere here the relationship between number of readers and comments is screwed up. Your reading but your not commenting. What's up with that? Ya' know, I'm thrilled that I'm getting more readers but I'm not so thrilled that you aren't commenting. It makes me wonder if my blog sucks or that you just can't relate to what I write about. So which is it? Now, don't be afraid to tell the truth. The truth is better than nothing. (I think?). Plus like I said above I need some new friends. But I realize from experience that I'm not a very good friend. I try to be but I can't fully open up to anyone and therefore it's obviously harder to make a connection witht them. I'm the play it safe type. Hell, I can't even FULLY open up to my own family except for my hubs. And that's a whole other subject that we will just leave alone for now.
PLUS, I'm getting ready to revamp that looooonnng blogroll over there and some of you have got to go or atleast go on another page. It's getting out of control. So if you really really want to stay on that blogroll over there on the main page then you better speak up and you better have a link in place for me unless of course I really like you. LOL. This is not for those of you who comment here daily and already have me on your blogroll. You know your staying. If I'm not on your blogroll and you dont plan on putting me there then you'll be going on my links page of blogs I read. I'm sorry if that doesn't sound so nice coming from a have-always-been-nice sort of person but like I said the blogroll is getting to long and cluttering up my blog.
Ok. So that's all I've got to say for now. >Go to the Mom blog Homepage
16 Comments:
okay, my name is Heather, I'm a stay at home mom and have two girls, 5 years and 8 months. I read your blog cause I find it interesting and it seems we have a couple things in common. Our birthdays, we love our familys and have trouble dealing with our small size, at least when it come to buying clothes. Alot of times I don't comment cause my life is not my own. I homeschool so that takes alot of my time plus a baby.
i'm here i'm here!
I have to tell you why I think you have so many visitors to your site...it's cuz you're adorable & comforting! I'm a mom of twin boys (almost 2 years old)and I was feeling frustrated & looking on the internet for some new ideas when I found your "All Day Clingy Crier" blog & it really lifted my spirits! It is truly comforting to hear that other intelligent, responsible moms get frustrated & talk about it! I sent the Anonymous comment about the Time Out (just new to this & wasn't sure if I needed my own blog to comment). I was wondering if your son is still clingy- I realize that was months ago, but I had to post a comment, especially b/c he looks like one of my sons! You really are a comfort, so thanks! Please keep it up! When I set up a blog, I'd like to let you know! -Deborah
hey you,
I read and rarely comment mostly because the only time I justify my blog habit is when I'm sitting nursing my daughter at the computer and my work is either done or I'm not able to start it.
That and I'm a little lazy. Sorry :(
I see this a lot with my blogs too. Bugs me also, but what can ya do? :(
Yeah- sometimes I don't comment cause I just don't have any response to what you are talking about. Other times I feel like I might offend someone so I keep my coment to myself. Other than that, I try to comment.
Sometimes I wish I could force everyone that came to my blog to comeent. I am also burning with curiosity to know who some of my anonomous commenters are.
I'm FINALLY starting to get more comments on my blog: Thank you Amanda! ;)
I don't get many comments on my blog so I figure that people don't care for it in general! lol
Amanda,
I like visiting your blog. Many times, I am here and the kids interupt me at one time or another and I may not have the time to leave a thoughtful comment. Sometimes, I am just tired and I just want to read rather than respond. But, most of the time, I try to leave a comment when I visit.
I know what you mean about blogrolls being cluttered. I leave mine small so that I have a chance to actually read them as much as possible. When there is too many links on a blogroll, I don't know how one keeps up with that many blogs at once. I wish I could.
That is so funny, I feel the same way you do, so many visitors, so little comments.
I have been a bad bad blogger lately, forgive me :)
I'm not sure how I came about your blog but I enjoy reading it. I dont comment often and dont ask me why? I dont have a blog of my own. Your writing the other day about making new friends in a new location kinda hit home, we moved to where we are about 16mths ago and while my kids are in school I have kind of always been and introvert "sigh" what can ya do. I promise when I lurk I will comment if I have some input of any kind LOL.
All of your comments make me smile and are actually making me feel better. Obviously validation via commenting is nice. It's nice to hear from some of you that I havent previously or hadn't in a while and its wonderful to hear from those of you that comment regularly. THANK YOU.
One of you had pointed out that there had been sort of a theme in some of my latest posts and you are right. Being in a town with no friends has taken its toll on me and I'm just longing for some really good friendships and rekindling the ones I already have. It's nice to be able to just sit around with like-minded couples and talk.
Awww showin' the love girl!!! Some days I comment some days I don't. Some days I'm holding a baby or reading and playing games with my son and don't. I think a lot of us are multi tasking! LOL
I just found your blog and I will be back!
I'm a daily reader, former lurker and now, I leave pretty regular comments. I didn't realize how important comments were until I started my blog. Before I read without commenting because I worried that my comments would sound silly or something. I think it's a good idea to try and make thoughtful comments, but sometimes the act of leaving a comment is more important than what you actually say. You know? Thanks for having me on your blogroll. You're on mine.
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