tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post8872631210560353997..comments2023-10-30T07:39:04.857-07:00Comments on Random Thoughts- Do They Have Meaning?: Blog DisappointmentJack Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-54624950469482098112010-04-22T14:50:46.852-07:002010-04-22T14:50:46.852-07:00You have to get out there and mingle with others, ...<i>You have to get out there and mingle with others, commenting on their blogs, leaving quality comments.</i><br /><br />Sire, I think that is the only true way to continue to drive comments and traffic.<br /><br />John,<br /><br />I use my irony to keep the wrinkles out of my clothes. That is what you meant, right. ;)Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-49378107530265340332010-04-22T11:30:37.009-07:002010-04-22T11:30:37.009-07:00so the post that laments a previous post's lac...so the post that laments a previous post's lack of comments gets pounded by comments. <br /><br />is that irony? the vast majority of people misuse irony, and i am no exception, but i do believe in this case, irony is the correct word.<br /><br />i think anyone who blogs has had that. the lack of rhyme or reason can be disheartening. the post i spent the least amount of time on got the most hits, and worse, still, it was a post w/ so many (attributed) quotes to my wife, that for all intents and purposes, SHE was the one who wrote it.<br /><br />oh well. whether i comment or not, i always like your stuff, jack.john cave osbornehttp://johncaveosborne.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-89313120080436253732010-04-22T00:14:51.483-07:002010-04-22T00:14:51.483-07:00Sometimes it's not good enough to just write t...Sometimes it's not good enough to just write the post and then expect people to come. You have to get out there and mingle with others, commenting on their blogs, leaving quality comments. Do that and you are more likely to have people visit your blog, and if it's as good as you thought then they will let others know and you will get your comments.Sirehttp://wassupblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-43784990865206473542010-04-20T23:31:54.029-07:002010-04-20T23:31:54.029-07:0024- Blogging really is a crapshoot, at least when ...24- Blogging really is a crapshoot, at least when it comes to personal blogs. It is hard to predict what is going to fly and what won't.<br /><br /><i>Basically, I keep going because I'm practicing my writing and putting time in until the blog gets more search engine power.</i><br /><br />I hate to repeat myself, but six years of blogging has rewarded me with a nice amount of traffic from search engines.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-1633818883034301942010-04-20T20:58:57.915-07:002010-04-20T20:58:57.915-07:00Yeah, that's sorta how it is I guess. It'...Yeah, that's sorta how it is I guess. It's really depressing sometimes. I've written every day for almost a year and it's always a struggle to get up for the next day knowing the effort you put in is not proportionate to the audience you'll get. Basically, I keep going because I'm practicing my writing and putting time in until the blog gets more search engine power.Keith Wilcoxhttp://www.almightydad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-86615442193859768932010-04-20T20:58:20.020-07:002010-04-20T20:58:20.020-07:00Your timing is impeccable. I was just thinking, &...Your timing is impeccable. I was just thinking, "Maybe I should stop blogging," then I clicked over here and read this. There's no predicting what triggers comments. I've written posts about the most stupid things and gotten a ton of comments. Other times I pour my heart into a post ... and get next to nothing in response. Sometimes months later someone will tell me a post I wrote touched them in some way ... but they never commented or emailed at the time. It's a crap shoot - always.Twenty Four At Hearthttp://www.TwentyFourAtHeart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-31386318591638405072010-04-20T12:53:31.353-07:002010-04-20T12:53:31.353-07:00Hey Heather,
that is me. I keep recycling old pos...Hey Heather,<br /><br />that is me. I keep recycling old posts hoping they shine again. Sometimes it it works. ;)Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-67356241531537614692010-04-20T10:42:55.224-07:002010-04-20T10:42:55.224-07:00MM,
It is just one of those things.
Bernthis,
I...MM,<br /><br />It is just one of those things.<br /><br />Bernthis,<br /><br />I share that feeling. I have had a few posts that I know were funny but never did generate a response.<br /><br />Hi Christine,<br /><br />It is something that many of us share in common.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-17952181411818564332010-04-20T03:41:05.231-07:002010-04-20T03:41:05.231-07:00So glad to have found you through Aidan! Found thi...So glad to have found you through Aidan! Found this post really fun, and full of meaning actually. A good reminder to think about the REAL reason to blog. I try to keep it all in perspective on my own, but I can't deny it feels good to know when people are reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-35622509765505542202010-04-19T21:39:59.391-07:002010-04-19T21:39:59.391-07:00I'm always amazed at what ppl find funny and w...I'm always amazed at what ppl find funny and what they ignore on my blog. Seriously, there are times when I wonder WTF? even I thought that was funny.bernthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905337047538489562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-19022133168682820482010-04-19T19:10:00.079-07:002010-04-19T19:10:00.079-07:00Boy can I relate. There is something addictive ab...Boy can I relate. There is something addictive about comments!! Still, I have to remind myself that commenting isn't what I started blogging for. I started to write to express my frustrations, dreams, and practice writing. I began to blog to meet new friends and find support during a difficult period of my life. I continue to write and blog because it is therapeutic. <br /><br />Still, I would love to see my comments increase to 100. : )Amberhttp://makingthemomentscount.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-26420529671243346152010-04-19T17:54:54.946-07:002010-04-19T17:54:54.946-07:00comment craving, it's rather addictive isn'...comment craving, it's rather addictive isn't it? way to call it like it is jack! much appreciated, as always. :)Minnesota Mamalehhttp://tcjewfolk.com/category/minnesota-mamaleh/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-76344994840675890992010-04-19T15:40:58.188-07:002010-04-19T15:40:58.188-07:00Kat,
The one thing that I know for certain about ...Kat,<br /><br />The one thing that I know for certain about blogging is that the people who last are those who do it because they love it.<br /><br />Aidan,<br /><br />Thanks for the link, I really appreciate it.<br /><br />Rachel,<br /><br />Welcome. In many ways it is not that different from academia. Best doesn't always mean most popular or most successful.<br /><br />Hi Rudri,<br /><br />Welcome. For most bloggers it takes some time to develop a community of readers. Some people are really good at fostering discussion.Others, not so much. But if keep plugging away good things happen.<br /><br />Erica,<br /><br />I am with you. I think that I have stunned people into submission more times than not. ;)<br /><br />Kelly,<br /><br />It is always nice to get feedback. But really, if you don't do this out of love you probably won't last. Most of us won't ever become famous or wealthy from blogging.<br /><br />NY Dad,<br /><br />There is a lot of truth in that statement. Are you sure that you are a soccer fan. ;)<br /><br />Rob,<br /><br />I feel your pain. Really, it is not unusual for many of my posts to receive a handful of remarks.<br /><br />Hi Russ,<br /><br />Lurking is a time honored profession.<br /><br />Hi Belinda,<br /><br />It is the classic case of be careful what you wish for. I have had posts that received no comments and some that received hundreds. It is always nice to see that kind of response, but like you said it is sometimes hard to keep up.<br /><br />DDR,<br /><br />When I first wrote this post in 2006 I did it from a place of frustration and humor. This time around it is different. I think that there are far more distractions and it is harder to get comments.<br /><br />TD,<br /><br />I am a big fan of writing for yourself. It really makes the difference.<br /><br />BMA,<br /><br />I often laugh because posts about blogging tend to get more comments than the others.<br /><br />AHU<br /><br />Drink a few for me. ;)Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-86891664533153623932010-04-19T13:59:18.304-07:002010-04-19T13:59:18.304-07:00Hence, I drink.Hence, I drink.Kevin McKeeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673014424525900380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-59869256913096893842010-04-19T12:42:18.820-07:002010-04-19T12:42:18.820-07:00This sounds a little too familiar. I hate those p...This sounds a little too familiar. I hate those posts.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342109839956458589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-66765680546655008802010-04-19T12:01:38.586-07:002010-04-19T12:01:38.586-07:00I've had plenty of moments like that. I'l...I've had plenty of moments like that. I'll publish blog post after blog post and see no replies come in. (Not counting Russian spammers who reply to everything.) Then, just as I begin to wonder "Does anyone read this thing at all?!!!", in comes a comment or two. I've decided that I'm writing more for myself than for any commenter. I write because I enjoy doing it, not because I'm seeking the approval of a commenter somewhere. Though more people commenting wouldn't be a bad thing. ;-)TechyDadhttp://www.TechyDad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-76802533128490370612010-04-19T11:47:00.101-07:002010-04-19T11:47:00.101-07:00Happens to me all the time :P
this is a great re...Happens to me all the time :P <br /><br />this is a great reminder if you read something you like to comment on it!DaDa Rocks!http://dadarocks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-79929174231114776002010-04-19T11:33:56.938-07:002010-04-19T11:33:56.938-07:00Hi Jack. What a delightful post. I remind myself...Hi Jack. What a delightful post. I remind myself that few comments is preferable to hundreds because I can cultivate a meaningful relationship with each commenter. But I'm sure you know I'd be lying if I didn't say I'd love hundreds.<br /><br />Found you through Aidan's awesome blog. Cheers and I wish you loads of comments going forward.Belinda Munozhttp://thehalfwaypoint.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-41318168873327068222010-04-19T11:26:54.162-07:002010-04-19T11:26:54.162-07:00OH DAMN! I was totally gonna post about this! (j...OH DAMN! I was totally gonna post about this! (just kidding). I just recently had to force myself out of "comment watching". It was a massive time waster that took time away from putting actual content on my blog. But I completely identify with a need to be validated by the responses to my posts. But I'm working on that. :)Russhttp://www.thestayathomer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-31238086631278298522010-04-19T11:16:13.012-07:002010-04-19T11:16:13.012-07:00I never get comments, so I've gotten used to i...I never get comments, so I've gotten used to it! (Okay, I get about three comments per post, but I know those people IRL so they don't count...) I have found that people comment through other means now - a quick tweet of "funny" or a comment on facebook. Damned technological advances!Rob Monroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213481414668281312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-41247178833911537182010-04-19T11:00:29.984-07:002010-04-19T11:00:29.984-07:00Too funny and so true! That's why it's eas...Too funny and so true! That's why it's easier to be narcissistic about the whole thing... there's always someone leaving at least one positive comment :)New York Dadhttp://newyorkdadblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-29090405495476180742010-04-19T09:50:51.764-07:002010-04-19T09:50:51.764-07:00Yes! I have been there plenty. The "brilliant...Yes! I have been there plenty. The "brilliant" blog posts may reach someone (namely, mom) and then one I write on the fly -- because nothing really inspired me and all I wanted to do was go to bed-- strike a chord. I'll never understand it. I've also felt the blog dissapointment of getting a great link one day, and hoping everyone will return the next day and the next, and some do, but perhaps more don't. It can be discouraging, but I choose to think its motivating. Or something.Rachel @ MWF Seeking BFFhttp://mwfseekingbff.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-16942368258823346292010-04-19T09:17:44.146-07:002010-04-19T09:17:44.146-07:00I like Erica's perspective.
On the serious, ...I like Erica's perspective. <br /><br />On the serious, though, I hate pouring my soul into something and getting no feedback. I guess we all develop a tough skin eventually.Kelly Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738542739547858853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-62282861558780383362010-04-19T08:03:50.065-07:002010-04-19T08:03:50.065-07:00I prefer to believe this: my post was so profound ...I prefer to believe this: my post was so profound and moving, it stunned my readers into silence.Erica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349348967479428632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-64085127265879267432010-04-19T08:00:03.508-07:002010-04-19T08:00:03.508-07:00This post speaks to me as new blogger in the blogo...This post speaks to me as new blogger in the blogosphere. I patiently wait for the comments and alas, nothing happens. But when I receive that one comment, I think to myself, at least one person appreciated what I had to say. I try to not get too caught up on the hits/comments - some days are easier than others. <br /><br />By the way, found you through Aidan at ILI.Rudrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02892114592005195420noreply@blogger.com