tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post7734876781235264298..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Blogging question and *** GIVEAWAY ***Deborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-38808185454313266512014-09-15T21:35:36.944-04:002014-09-15T21:35:36.944-04:00Deborah, I think it's whatever works for you. ...Deborah, I think it's whatever works for you. Honestly, I don't check the box to be notified of a comment reply because I just can't go through all of that e-mail. I to try to respond to comments and visit blogs. Now and then I get behind and just can't get to all of them. I hope that others understand. I do when people don't reply to me. In fact, I visit a couple of blogs that I don't think have ever visited me or replied to my comments. The give away is lovely!<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-13906104944781228742014-09-12T21:14:29.336-04:002014-09-12T21:14:29.336-04:00Personally, I usually respond in the comment secti...Personally, I usually respond in the comment section if a comment is appropriate. I don't even know HOW to email someone! Where do you find the email addresses? <br /><br />I'm glad you visited MY blog recently :) I do usually go check out first-time commenters and try to let them know I appreciated their visit and comment....Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-63507435758552337512014-09-11T17:25:35.713-04:002014-09-11T17:25:35.713-04:00Deborah-
Hi, there! I happened upon your site t...Deborah- <br /><br />Hi, there! I happened upon your site today (love it!) and here I am jumping into this discussion. It makes me laugh - because I have also faced this dilemma and can relate to all of this! I say follow your gut. Like in real life, we all want to be polite, appreciative, friendly, and hospitable (did I leave out responsible and kind?), but that has to be balanced with time, real life, and logistics. So pretend you're chatting over the back fence. If someone is genuinely interested and you seem to click, reach out, enjoy a good conversation (no matter how short), and maybe invite them in to tea! If a particular comment seems hasty and not pertinent (hmmm...working the system to get more followers?), be polite. Do what you can but don't feel guilty trying to do everything for every comment on every day. This may not be the most politically correct answer, but it is human. =) Now to get back to those chocolate chip cookies... <br /><br />Best, NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803165767198838828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-20053628055133832722014-09-11T12:58:53.817-04:002014-09-11T12:58:53.817-04:00Hi Deborah - I am not a blogger but I like it when...Hi Deborah - I am not a blogger but I like it when bloggers reply in the comment section. Many times another person (or several) asks exactly the same question(s) I would like to ask so it easy to see the answer there. What a nice giveaway - you have love things! Have a great day from a former Michigander stuck living in Texas!Iamatlooseendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127346891272743922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-77086354533374502862014-09-11T09:11:15.840-04:002014-09-11T09:11:15.840-04:00I am like you, Deborah, and often reply through em...I am like you, Deborah, and often reply through email to those who are not 'no-reply- bloggers. For those that I can't email I will respond on my blog if they ask a question or visit their blog if they have one. I often forget to revisit blogs to see if they replied to my comment on their post just because life is busy.<br /><br />Anyway, thank you for the wonderful giveaway, dear friend! The linen napkins are beautiful!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-57379721416826432432014-09-10T17:00:16.454-04:002014-09-10T17:00:16.454-04:00I read comments AFTER I write mine. And I've r...I read comments AFTER I write mine. And I've really enjoyed reading everyone's advice on this subject. We all want to have fun with our blogs and visiting my favorite blogs and commenting is fun for me! Hugs!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-30408858551422199222014-09-10T16:54:47.832-04:002014-09-10T16:54:47.832-04:00What a sweet giveaway! I love that pretty tea spoo...What a sweet giveaway! I love that pretty tea spoon! Well, I would say do what's easiest for YOU! And now I will add what I do. I reply to the comment if someone asks me a direct question....most of the time. When someone comments on my blog, I try to return the favor by commenting on theirs. I don't have time to email everyone that comments AND visit them. I know everyone has their way of handling it. I don't have a fixed rule. Sweet hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-37895351871617449422014-09-10T16:52:03.610-04:002014-09-10T16:52:03.610-04:00Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm - I've been gone ALOT this sum...Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm - I've been gone ALOT this summer, and have missed readings here and there because of it.<br /><br />This is something I've pondered alot over the past few years. I typically will respond by dropping by someone's blog and responding, as well as leaving a note about their post(s). If they aren't the posting type (and I don't always leave notes if I get busy reading and push on to older posts - tsk tsk, I know), I will respond to their comment through the email notification that comes through my mail (I also have my comments section blocked to anonymous comments, due to gross amounts of spam I was getting).<br /><br />I have a little button on my sidebar that says No Obligation Blog...meaning just that. I love chatting back with someone, and have made some really wonderful friends through the blog, but don't worry about the small stuff. I have SEVERAL bloggers where I go and read on their blogs, leaving comment after comment...they will reply back to me through email responses, but NEVER drop by my own blog. Bothered me at first, but now I just laugh. The ones that only concerned about numbers of followers crack me up. If I leave a comment on a blog, I usually won't go back and read a response until the next time I drop by. Just me.<br /><br />I hope you get it all figured out - let me know when you do! :-) XOXOXO Off to read your newer post. Tanya https://www.blogger.com/profile/10949961269443532464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-55426902071280817122014-09-10T07:29:41.711-04:002014-09-10T07:29:41.711-04:00I never come back to blogs to see a reply unless I...I never come back to blogs to see a reply unless I've asked a specific question. <br />I respond in my blog if it's a reader with no blog.<br />If it's a blogger I usually try to get back to visit them within a day or two.<br /><br />I am no-reply but that is simply to avoid having a bazillion emails from bloggers that say "Thank you!" or something and then my time is being sucked up opening and deleting emails, lol...blogging takes enough time :) <br />Now I'll go see what everyone else says / interesting :) <br /><br />Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-27176214694840441992014-09-09T11:45:07.886-04:002014-09-09T11:45:07.886-04:00I am a no-reply blogger. I have tried to fix it b...I am a no-reply blogger. I have tried to fix it but, I haven't yet. It still is no-reply. I always try to respond to the comments on my blog. I leave them unpublished till I can go back and get to them. If they stay there for the better part of a week, I finally give in and hit publish, always disappointed that I didn't go and comment. I have 6 children in the house now weekly with my nieces children here half of the week and I am lucky I get with what I get done. Sometimes I just have to cave in and let the commenting go. The Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-2978850084077181542014-09-08T17:03:28.184-04:002014-09-08T17:03:28.184-04:00I don't leave comments on my blog, Deborah, be...I don't leave comments on my blog, Deborah, because I don't know if people go back and visit again. I visit them and respond, if they're not a no-reply comment blogger. I often wonder why people want to be a no-reply comment blogger?? Anyway, you're giveaway is so lovely and someone will be happy to receive it. Hugs and blessings to you. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-16234658353369387452014-09-08T12:09:28.410-04:002014-09-08T12:09:28.410-04:00Oh, this is a tricky issue. I like getting email r...Oh, this is a tricky issue. I like getting email responses to comments I make on blogs, but only if they add something to the conversation. Like Pondside has said, the conversation becomes private and can develop into something more. I'd rather have a return visit to my blog, and I try to visit everyone who comments on my posts, although I don't always leave a comment. Commenting is becoming very time consuming and I've given myself permission to not leave comments on every post I read. I don't want to stop blogging because it has so enriched my life. <br />I don't have time to return to blogs to find out what response, if any, has been made to my comment. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-84338562295391939862014-09-08T11:56:12.596-04:002014-09-08T11:56:12.596-04:00I like reading the comments on the blog. I might ...I like reading the comments on the blog. I might just learn something new! Thanks for the giveaway!<br />kellam.susan@yahoo.comThe Victorian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771406484767173643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-15685998766749178202014-09-08T10:36:48.090-04:002014-09-08T10:36:48.090-04:00I accidentally deleted these two comments when I m...I accidentally deleted these two comments when I meant to publish them, so here they are, pasted from my email box. I wanted to make sure these ladies got in the drawing . . . <br /><br />bj has left a new comment on your post "Blogging question and *** GIVEAWAY ***":<br /><br />Because most of us are doing really GOOD to visit a blog, I never, EVER go back to that blog in the same day. Too many other blogs to visit. So, I happen to think that answering comments in your own blog is not a good thing. I would never ask my readers to come back a second time on that day. Sure,it's much easier and less time consuming for us to answer in our own comment section...but, a little rude, to me.<br />This is just MY opinion and the way I think blogging is best for me. I like getting the emails....I nearly always send a reply back to each one.<br />I am now following you thru Google Friend Connect. :)<br />xo bj<br />FlowerLady Lorraine <br /> I want to thank you for visiting my blog via MK's blog, and your kind comments.<br /><br />I used to answer every comment on my blog, but realized most people don't go back to read. I try to visit their blogs in return and leave a comment there, sometimes I send an email. <br /><br />Recently I've checked the 'notify me' box, but won't be doing that, as you get everyone else's comments.<br /><br />I really think it is an individual thing. Sometimes if I've gotten lots of comments, I post a thank you post to everyone for their kindness.<br /><br />I look forward to reading more of your blog now that I've found you. We sound like kindred spirits.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-53611495271941864612014-09-07T14:40:59.567-04:002014-09-07T14:40:59.567-04:00(Ooooo -- thanks for the give-away chance!!)
Well,...(Ooooo -- thanks for the give-away chance!!)<br />Well, I'm one of those who NEVER checks the box on other people's blogs to get notifications of other responses on a thread. I just don't have time to come back and read everything that is subsequently posted. Rarely -- rarely -- there will be a thread of comments after a post that I'd really want to keep up with. But that almost never happens. <br />I tend to reply to the comments on my own blog, using email. I did a post a while back about how difficult it is having "no-reply" folks who will comment, and I named some of my regular commenters who were "no-reply"! I wasn't rude. And some of them went and switched their settings :) I told them that I really was missing out by not being able to "chat" with them via email, which are (to me) the conversations where real friendships are grown, for bloggers. One girl had a good reason for being "no-reply," but she gave me her email address, so I shoot her a msg. directly.<br /><br />So, that's my take. I prefer email, but everyone is different. I enjoy your blog!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-61193811367516133142014-09-06T23:38:52.668-04:002014-09-06T23:38:52.668-04:00I like to see the comments in the blog and the not...I like to see the comments in the blog and the notify me is good to see your response, if that happens. Usually I don't mind seeing what everyone is saying about the topic. Thank you for sharing. sherrybellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12874384317505972165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-68259563275743371762014-09-06T17:53:21.105-04:002014-09-06T17:53:21.105-04:00As a non-blogger, I prefer reading comments and re...As a non-blogger, I prefer reading comments and responses to those comments on the blog itself. I enjoy the interaction between readers and the blogger almost as much as the blog itself! Thanks for sharing your writing with all of us, Debbie.HisMacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899052456512113203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-2900251218549859472014-09-06T16:18:51.046-04:002014-09-06T16:18:51.046-04:00I like to see the interactions of bloggers and the...I like to see the interactions of bloggers and their readers so I'd vote for the comments on your blog. I love reading your blog and return to read replies. I'm sure your readers enjoy the replies also. do what works the best for you. RoseMary @ www.heartandsoulquilts.blogspot.comRoseMary Baty-Willcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150922748987333737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-68693776339880168852014-09-06T11:46:03.241-04:002014-09-06T11:46:03.241-04:00Thank you, Debbie. Thank you, Debbie. Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-57628113015590453822014-09-06T11:25:55.507-04:002014-09-06T11:25:55.507-04:00Wow, Deborah, thus is very interesting for me, as ...Wow, Deborah, thus is very interesting for me, as I am a very new blogger and all thus is new as well. I took the time to read what your other bloggers had to say and learned a lot, as well as it has left me with questions for my own blog.<br />I love to hear from my followers, and I love to respond back to them. I have no reply followers and didn't know you could reply back other than to visit their blog, but then some do not have blogs, do you can't reply back.<br />Really... I'm still lost in all this blogging and learning as I go, very slow I must say.<br />You must do what works for you, Deborah.<br />You have a lovely giveaway here.<br />Blessings to you, DebbieDebbie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661813843716269751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-18892009066185017602014-09-06T10:56:55.368-04:002014-09-06T10:56:55.368-04:00Hi, Deborah! Eventhough my first blogaversary is t...Hi, Deborah! Eventhough my first blogaversary is this week, I'm afraid I'm still not going to be of much help to you today. I'm still very unsure how Blogger works. When I first started, I would reply to comments in the reply section. I didn't know there was any other way to do it! Then I started getting emails notifications that someone had replied, and just started replying to those emails. I thought maybe Blogger had changed, and this was the way to respond now. See how uninformed I am! I think you have to do what works best for you. I certainly don't want to see you burn out and stop blogging. That would be a great loss to your readers who enjoy reading your posts so much, myself included! Please take care. Rosie @ The Magic HutchRosie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12830009889096032701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-84115891585634325522014-09-06T09:36:18.797-04:002014-09-06T09:36:18.797-04:00Hi Deborah, I have to agree with my dear friends P...Hi Deborah, I have to agree with my dear friends Patti and Marcia. I started blogging nearly 8 years ago and a lot has changed as now everyone replies with an email rather then a visit as it started out to be. I have had some bloggers only reply and never visit. That is rude I feel and not good blogging etiquette. It sends the wrong message that they are not interested in your blog.<br />Visiting should promote visiting and if there is a pertinent question from someone, then of course a follow up is the right thing to do. What I do it I have not already visited a blogger when they comment to me, is I visit them back and thank them for their visit in my comment and also answer any questions if there are some. I have seen more and more bloggers having a no reply to their comments. I think this tells the answer that it is just too much to reply to everyone and visiting is what it is all about anyway. To all my friends who love to reply to my comments, I am not saying to stop as I respect that is what they do, but I may not always reply back because there are only so many hours in a day. For me, running a business, painting and shipping plus my own home with all my blogging is enough to do. For replying on the comment page, I do this only if necessary to answer a question for all or to say thank you in a feature or something of that nature.<br /><br />You are right about burnout and then the blogging becomes no fun at all but a burden to do. <br /><br />Thank you for the great giveaway. I would love to enter.<br />Have a great weekend my friend and I hope you find the answer you are looking for to help in your planning. In the end, it still is what you are comfortable with and have the time to do!!<br />Big hugsCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-26067543948339762212014-09-06T08:36:10.618-04:002014-09-06T08:36:10.618-04:00Rita,
I just read this and I am so with you on th...Rita,<br /> I just read this and I am so with you on this!! I am also a No Ad Blogger and will never be one unless i am destitute!! LOL! I have stopped reading many blogs because of how their blogs have changed because of Ads.<br /><br />Thanks for posting your opinion on this!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Debbie-DabbleDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-31925064189849195892014-09-06T08:29:32.845-04:002014-09-06T08:29:32.845-04:00Deborah,
I totally understand your situation...abo...Deborah,<br />I totally understand your situation...about answering and about spending time blogging.<br /><br />Here is how I feel......<br /><br />Responding to comments....I enjoy reading comments and to me, it shows me who took the time to visit my blog. So I feel out of appreciation for their visit, I owe them a visit to their blog and a comment. Hence the reason why I am here because i want to thank you for your visits and very sweet comments.My problem is that I work full time and I am involved with a LOT of other projects so my time is very sparse. I do tell people who comment that i will return their comment but it may take time because of this. I do email those who do not have a blog if i can. If I can not then I will answer them on the Comment section of the post where they initially commented. I really do feel that if they took the time to visit my blog, I owe them a visit too out of appreciation.<br /><br />Blogging...... A few months back, I considered not returning to blogging after i took a much needed break. I believe you even commented on this post if I am not mistaken. I found out that Blogging fills a hole in my life and that hole is friendship. Because of the hours i work, it is hard to maintain friendships because i am at work when everyone else is sleeping and I am sleeping when most people are awake. I also enjoy sharing my life with people who have similar interests because in my area where i live, there are not a lot of people who like what i like as far as decorating , etc. Sometimes, I can spend several hours blogging but it fulfills a need for me...that need to connect with people who know me in a different way than people who know me through work. So I have come to terms with it all and maybe that is what you need to do.....<br />If you ever need to "vent" about this topic, email me and I will lend you an ear!! LOL!!<br /><br />Once again, THANKS for all your visits!! I do so appreciate them!!<br /><br />Many Hugs,<br />DebDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-20623680764230432742014-09-06T06:11:08.866-04:002014-09-06T06:11:08.866-04:00I will spend 3-4 hrs weekly on my own blog, writin...I will spend 3-4 hrs weekly on my own blog, writing new material (most of the time I already have the photos taken). Link parties take time, but by looking at Google analytics I know which ones draw the most views for me personally, and that helps, I think.<br /><br />Where I spend a lot of time is in reading and commenting on others' blogs, probably 2-3 hrs/day. It has replaced a lot of FB time, which is a good thing. Drawbacks are that it often replaces other reading time. Catching up if away, or busy doing other projects is hard to do, esp when following several. I'm learning to pare my list down to those I have common ground with and who are engaged with me. Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.com