Random Thoughts About Blogs and Blogging
The number of really interesting blogs out there just keeps growing. I found a couple more today that I really enjoyed and will probably add to my "blogs I read list" over the weekend. It's great to see so many people willing to express their thoughts and share their experiences. Surely readers can find a few with which they identify no matter how mild or intense their kink.
Those blogs that have been around for awhile continue to offer some top quality posts and I'm loving reading. As you peruse these sites, do you ever find yourself thinking "I really want to comment but all I can think of to say is - "great entry" or "I can so identify"? I do. Sometimes I'll leave brief remarks, but more often than not I'm silent and I think most people are probably the same way. Sadly this leads to some very quiet comments sections on some great blogs, perhaps leaving their owners with the thought that their entries aren't enjoyed by their readers. Perhaps we who enjoy these gems should leave kudos even if that is all that we say? I don't know. What do you think?
On a more technical note, has anyone had difficulty with blogger accepting photos? I have had to resort to uploading them to my website and then using that URL to place my photos.
That was a really jumpy entry - hopping from one thing to the next with a very weak seque, but I'm in a hurry and it'll have to do for now ;) I'm off to make a phone call and then head to the Dr with my Dad.
posted by Lady Julia @ 2:00 PM
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I like many things I read on blogs, especially yours, but I was afraid I would seem lame by adding a 2 or 3 word comment. Maybe it wouldn't seem lame if I was among the first few people to read a post?
Silence by the majority isn't an indicator of the value of the work.
I have had occasional trouble with photos not uploading. I used mozilla instead of internet explorer when that problem arose. It worked.
but I was afraid I would seem lame by adding a 2 or 3 word comment.
Yeah, me too.
Seriously, good comments can spark a lot of ideas and generate discussion in a way that's usually seen in other venues.
The Edge of Vanilla
Thanks for the tip, slave2catwoman :)
Tom, I think that was just my point (and Chuck's). Often there are some really good posts that no one comments on (and sometimes complete blogs) because it's really not a "discussion" sort of post. I've decided to be vocal with a few more entries that really touch me, even if I'm not furthering discussion. Praise is never a bad thing :)
Me Too!!
Mistress Jen
*grins cheekily*
Lady Julia,
i have been wondering about this myself. There are about 7 or 8 blogs that i enjoy and read pretty much every day with Yours being one of them. Most entries i just enjoy reading and dont feel the need to comment, but there are many times when i am motivated to respond by what they said, like now. The problem is that when i want to respond it usually starts to resemble an essay and i dont want to bore the persons readers and i usually dont have the time to do a good job.
i struggle as You do to leave the terse "good post" comment, though i have on ocassion as i do not feel it expresses my appreciation for that persons time and effort.
It is only recently though that i have come to know how many people "hit" a blog page without saying anything and i think that can be somewhat disheartening for the author.
Anyway, i do really enjoy Yours even though i do not say so often enough and long may You continue.
Mistress Jen and jssubc :) Thanks for the comments. Absolutely love your blog. Jen, congrats on that photo shoot!
jssubc - I know what you mean about the essay response. That's usually when I decide to make it an entry on my own blog. I do think people don't mind longer comments if they continue a discussion. Your posts are great to read so I'm sure your comments would be too.
Ah, commments ...
I like them as much as the next blogger. Especially the ones that teach me something or show real empathy.
But thankfully learned to not fret about it. Often it is the tossed off in haste that get the most responses - often for years. Whereas the digressive deeply personal essays often pass along in silence.
Which is not to complain. It may sound vain or solipsistic but I often feel that one's best audience is oneself.
I don't fret about quietness on my blog because I've been pretty lucky in that I get more than my fair share of comments. However, I think there are some outstanding bloggers out there that don't get the attention they deserve. Hopefully they know how much they are appreciated.
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