Thing #12- Commenting

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I have a confession to make. I am one of the lurkers that some of these bloggers referred to. I love to read everyon's blogs, but I rarely comment. Now here is the interesting thing, I always check my blog for comments. Comments make me happy! Comments make me feel like I am valued in my profession. I have a blog for my students at school. It is linked to my library website. I have been so disappointed this summer that my kids have not been using the blog. In fact, the lack of comments has made me quit posting. During the year I practically get "giddy" when the kids start dialoging on my blog. So, I need to dig deep and find out, why am I not commenting on my friends' blogs??

The two points that I found most interesting were:
  • Blue Skunk's comment that stated comments cause the blog experience to be more of a dialog than a sermon. How true that is! We learn so much more through the dialog than just sitting back (like I do) and taking it all in.
  • On Information Wants to Be Free I like how she explains that our comments enourage others to share their comments. Then, in turn we have a dialog! It is so simple really! Now I just need to do it!

Comments

  1. VWBJuly 18, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    It is true that the more comments you make, the more comments you get! The comment traffic on my blogs is limited...especially the one I created for the 11.5 More Things.
    One way I find out whose reading is by use a Feedjit tracking map. Take a look at mine (on any of my personal blogs (not group blogs). You might want to add one to your blog?

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  2. safarreguideJuly 21, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    I also agree that we can learn so much from each other through comments. Keep up the good work!

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  3. HurricaneJuly 26, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    I completely agree with the "giddiness" that occurs when you recieve a comment. When I blog, I don't think of it as writing to other people...I guess I think it goes into cyberspace never to be found again! But when it is...I get excited! I really like your decoration on your page. I know that was not an option where I was looking. Can you tell me how you found this fun design?

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  4. Just Married kcJuly 27, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    I have read many blogs in the past but rarely commented. I think this will all change now! I work with young children at a primary school. After reading your post, I wish I had some older students to share my blog with as well.

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