tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post5562067357281916567..comments2024-03-28T12:11:42.691-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: Book Blogger Confessions #9Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-75724540400306081182012-05-13T00:30:46.241-04:002012-05-13T00:30:46.241-04:00I turned off my CAPTCHA long ago, I don't get ...I turned off my CAPTCHA long ago, I don't get enough comments to worry about spam. I don't really mind if someone just says great review, but of course I like when they add something or point out something I haven't seen or even disagree. I really don't like the trolling though.Midnyte Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411332857885069319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-46391662743550549632012-05-08T16:17:58.606-04:002012-05-08T16:17:58.606-04:00I totally know what you mean about the pressure to...I totally know what you mean about the pressure to leave a 'meaningful comment'. When I see that, I start over thinking what I'm want to say and then I decide against commenting at all. It's too much pressure, people. LOL<br /><br />Everyday, expect on weekends, I try dang hard to get out there and leave comments with the hope that people will visit me back, but I do notice that on days I'm tied up with work or school and can't comment as much, the comments count on my blog is low, which is always a little heartbreaking, but hey, real life has to take priority, and you can only do the best you can do, right?!<br /><br />Thanks for not having CAPTCHA.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-9366050358696491552012-05-08T09:39:46.149-04:002012-05-08T09:39:46.149-04:00One thing I started doing recently is ending my re...One thing I started doing recently is ending my reviews with a question. That seems to be bringing in more comments because it gives you something to respond to. As for the meaningful comments, I just try to make sure the blogger knows I read their post.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361326880689146372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-46608717313961497352012-05-07T21:22:11.989-04:002012-05-07T21:22:11.989-04:00Thanks for bringin gup the "meaningful" ...Thanks for bringin gup the "meaningful" comments. I don't mind if someone leaves a comment just saying "good job on the post." That's meaningful enough to me. I don't get that annoyed by CAPTCHA though.Tanya Patricehttp://www.girlxoxo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-32341858019904668852012-05-07T19:18:51.271-04:002012-05-07T19:18:51.271-04:00I agree with everything you said. Sure the more me...I agree with everything you said. Sure the more meaningful comments are better and show that someone spent time but we're all doing the best we can so any comment that's not spam is good with me.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-54360947223543375532012-05-07T18:30:18.702-04:002012-05-07T18:30:18.702-04:00To me, any non-spam or non-shameless-self-promotin...To me, any non-spam or non-shameless-self-promoting comment is one that I really appreciate. Even if it's only "great review" or "I want to read this book," at least I know that the person took the time to glance at my post and even get out of their Google Reader. I don't mind people leaving links to their blogs, except when it's obvious that they haven't read a word I said and they just want to get a return visit from me. <br /><br />The comments that are the most meaningful to me are ones where you can tell that the person really read and spent a little time thinking about what I wrote. I also realize that these can take a lot of time though, especially when you follow a lot of blogs, so I don't expect them (though I do get excited when I get one)!Natalie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15879112865868418812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-61472563304588368692012-05-07T15:37:27.757-04:002012-05-07T15:37:27.757-04:00My blogger friend Missie from the Unread Reader ha...My blogger friend Missie from the Unread Reader has a button on her sidebar for "The League of Ladies Against Captcha" lol http://theunreadreader.com/Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-39197706747691083532012-05-07T15:14:50.078-04:002012-05-07T15:14:50.078-04:00This was a great topic choice and I had fun writin...This was a great topic choice and I had fun writing about it. I definitely hear you loud and clear about not always having the time to comment. I also know the feeling of wondering whether I should comment unless I have a deep and meaningful message for the blogger in question. <br /><br />I think the thing I focused on most in my own post is that if you want people to respond to what you are saying, "you" need to be in there. It's hard to leave something "meaningful" when the review is generic to the point I'm not sure if someone read the book or if the response to a meme is a picture and book description with no explanation why the blogger picked it.<br /><br />Anyway, have a great day! <br /><br />Kathy Ann,<br /><a href="http://www.katreads.com/2012/05/book-blogger-confessions-3.html" rel="nofollow">I Write, I Read, I Review</a>Kathy Ann Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836866225157439514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-35125419996388541172012-05-07T15:01:18.186-04:002012-05-07T15:01:18.186-04:00Karen, I have no problem with 'non-meaningful&...Karen, I have no problem with 'non-meaningful' comments, I have never understood that!! I love to see comments like 'great review', and 'cool cover', they don't bother me at all!! I feel like it's just a way to let someone know that you read the post. Like, "Hi! I was here!" I appreciate someone letting me know that they have read the review and visited my blog. I also agree with you on the "follow me back" comments. They aren't so much fun. Sometimes I get those from people who I am already following, lol :)Carrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-42077779808806389242012-05-07T14:43:05.394-04:002012-05-07T14:43:05.394-04:00It seems as tho Captcha is universally despised......It seems as tho Captcha is universally despised...lets all hope that tons of peeps go turn it off. Hey we should all have a Turn off the Captcha day :) Loved this set of q's btw. Thanks!Twilightangel17https://www.blogger.com/profile/12839571373392402643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-71342733626844625412012-05-07T14:37:19.091-04:002012-05-07T14:37:19.091-04:00This post made me giggle: 'that's trolling...This post made me giggle: 'that's trolling', 'leave a meaningful comment'. lol I agree. I think the meaningful comment is what you said, no "great review' but what did you like that made it great. If it's an interview then what is something you liked or thought about the interview. That's my take anyway. <br /><br />Here's my giveaway link: KIDDING!!! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-59331583692559426382012-05-07T14:32:54.123-04:002012-05-07T14:32:54.123-04:00Captcha does often make me turn away and not comme...Captcha does often make me turn away and not comment on a post. It is just such a hassle.<br />At this point I am grateful for any comment. I can understand why people want meaningful comments. But if my comment is sincere shouldn't it be counted as meaningful? I do agree with you about people commenting solely with the purpose of getting you to follow them back. It shouldn't be forced on you. I want to follow them because I like them not because they shoved their blog down my throat.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03219669783738063144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-43538845653550776282012-05-07T14:10:37.963-04:002012-05-07T14:10:37.963-04:00totally agree with the standard --great review ......totally agree with the standard --great review ...but then I so adore that leave a comment and then their blog asking for a comment.Julie@My5monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861113387434481518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-74115004723200941032012-05-07T13:14:10.387-04:002012-05-07T13:14:10.387-04:00Captcha is the devil's work, oh so annoying! A...Captcha is the devil's work, oh so annoying! And always when I am the most irritated it shows up.<br /><br />Meme commenting, I have given up on that cos yes what to say? I still do the mailbox mondays cos at least there there are cool booksBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-20747182160564667372012-05-07T12:27:59.063-04:002012-05-07T12:27:59.063-04:00GAHH I know about meme commenting! It's SO HAR...GAHH I know about meme commenting! It's SO HARD to make those meaningful and I still feel like I end up being repetitive. I've been more lax with commenting lately but I do try to comment as often as I can. Sometimes I read a post, mean to comment, and forget though. Captcha is the bane of my existence. Hate it! I don't mind if a comment isn't "meaningful" but if it's obvious that they copy & pasted the same comment to every other blog, it's annoying. Great post!elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098549352641704742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-80371911426818732562012-05-07T11:13:26.884-04:002012-05-07T11:13:26.884-04:00Definitely no Great review - here's my link!!!...Definitely no Great review - here's my link!!! Bad BAD commenter! lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-82661995856615053572012-05-07T11:02:08.893-04:002012-05-07T11:02:08.893-04:00Thanks and yes captcha = evilThanks and yes captcha = evilKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-15798548956082492342012-05-07T11:01:13.410-04:002012-05-07T11:01:13.410-04:00Yeah - that whole real life things ruins things lo...Yeah - that whole real life things ruins things lol <br /><br />I'm trying to comment more these days.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-42686567766223329002012-05-07T10:59:22.865-04:002012-05-07T10:59:22.865-04:00I have a few good friends that I try to comment on...I have a few good friends that I try to comment on all their posts if possible but everyone else I just try to make the rounds and get in as many as time allows each week.<br /><br />I'm finding more posts through twitter these days and it's easier to comment on those as the pop up in my feed.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-62442137892078780732012-05-07T10:57:20.414-04:002012-05-07T10:57:20.414-04:00You leave great comments! What the heck are you ta...You leave great comments! What the heck are you talking about??? lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-9237103714760080302012-05-07T10:53:36.979-04:002012-05-07T10:53:36.979-04:00Thanks Stella :-)
Those link/spam comments are an...Thanks Stella :-)<br /><br />Those link/spam comments are annoying and I'm guessing they don't work either. Every blogger I know hates the trolling comments.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-73075354524254565062012-05-07T10:52:00.864-04:002012-05-07T10:52:00.864-04:00Captcha has got to go. I would rather delete all t...Captcha has got to go. I would rather delete all the spam comments myself than have followers waste time front heir busy day trying to decipher those stupid things. <br /><br />That's an interesting point about not reading reviews before you finish the book yourself. I tend to skim those reviews. I want an idea if it's worth buying the book but I also don't want to be spoiled or influenced.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-70302010309692804432012-05-07T10:49:55.766-04:002012-05-07T10:49:55.766-04:00I guess the ideal comment is one where you discuss...I guess the ideal comment is one where you discuss a book. The next best thing is where the commenter shows they've read your review and comments on something specific - even if it's just a quick comment.<br /><br />I try to do that but sometimes I do visit a blog but it could be the 50th review I've read for the same book & I just don't' have anything left to say other than I was here lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-60280219512968575242012-05-07T10:47:19.717-04:002012-05-07T10:47:19.717-04:00I don't even respond to people who say "G...I don't even respond to people who say "Great review/blog check out my blog"<br /><br />If they say something that showed they actually read my blog or posts then leave a link that's great and makes it easier fro me. <br /><br />It doesn't bother me if people don't have much to say. I get the time constraints and I'm just happy you stopped by at all.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-60536939752939384212012-05-07T10:45:29.972-04:002012-05-07T10:45:29.972-04:00I want to say something great but sometimes after ...I want to say something great but sometimes after my 15th blog I just don't have it in me. I just want to say Hi - I was here lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.com