August 23, 2010
Delurker Yourself!
Hi everyone. Today is a busy day for me, and if I tried to write a post I'd probably just start whining (I'm ready for Thursday! Or a phone call. Or text message. Or anything. At all.). So instead, I'm going to ask you to step up today.
In case you haven't noticed, I've got quite a number of followers over there. >>>>>>>>>>>
I don't do follower drives, I don't really watch the numbers (SoldierMan does, though. He gets a kick out of it.) but I have to admit, I am kind of surprised. 226 (as of this writing) followers...and I average 8 comments a post.
Am I that bad? Or are you actually reading?
If you're like me, you follow a whole bunch of blogs, and reserve your energy for commenting on a few per day that really strike you. So, here's your chance to get a comment in for the day without a lot of effort.
If you're a regular reader but not a regular commenter, that's called being a "lurker." So, go ahead and de-lurker yourself. Leave a short comment introducing yourself. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
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I can totally relate. I have 171 followers. Lately, I've had 172, went back to 171, got a new follower, and then back to 171. I get about 8 or 9 comments on a post. If it something like an anniversary or good news, I get 20 some. It's frustrating at times :\
ReplyDeleteI share your frustration, however, I'm guilty of reading but not commenting often.
ReplyDeleteI usually only comment if I think I can add something at least halfway intelligent to the conversation (which is not as often as one might think - hah!).
If it makes you feel better, I ACTUALLY read, i just suck tremendously in the comment section :)
I really do read your blogs but with my boys i'm lucky if i can turn the computer on before someone is crying.
ReplyDeleteI don't really know if I have ever posted a comment before or not, but, guten tag! I am an Air Force Wife/Dept. of the Army Civilian living in Germany. Nice to "meet" you!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Noel. I'm always reading, but rarely comment unless I feel like I can offer something to the discussion or the post really struck me.
ReplyDeleteI need to be better about not lurking on so many blogs!
I read your blog entries and I have comented on a few of them but usually I wait until I have something substantive to say because a lot of times I don't know what to comment... You are definitely not boring and your blog is one that is on the top of my customized reader.
ReplyDelete:) Just dropping by to say Im here!! I try not to be a lurker but I guess often times I am. Im sorry :(
I am just a horrible commenter. I will try to do better :-)
ReplyDeleteI actually just started following you a couple days ago! I'm normally a fairly normal commenter but I'm in the same boat as probably most people with the comments. Even if they don't comment on my blog I still make the effort to comment on theirs (which I might stop doing now ha ha).
ReplyDeleteOkay, enough rambling. I'm Carmen from *We See the Same Stars* and I wanted to stop by and say hello! I promise, I'm pretty good at commenting so you will see me around quite often! I look forward to getting to know you more! =)
You know me...and you know I read! :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is one of my faves!!
Your blog is actually one of my favorites and I try to comment often to let you know :)
ReplyDeleteSo.. here's your comment! I appreciate your comments on mine as well.
Hmmm I don't have too much to add to this post, but I wanted to make your comment count go up a bit! I find it strange that some of my posts that I didn't put that much thought into get way more comments than the ones I'm really proud of and actually work at writing. People are funny!
ReplyDeleteI read your blog and love it! I think you know that already, at least I hope you do : ) I don't always comment as much as I'd like only because I'm often multi-tasking.. reading while I'm at work waiting on something like a report to run. I love that your husband watches your blog so closely!
ReplyDeleteI am a terrible commenter. I think partially because I feel like a sham reading milspouse blogs since I'm not one. I am a social worker for the Army and I want to be a milspouse. I am a total sucker for a man in Uniform. I help also run a nonprofit that helps wounded soldiers.
ReplyDeleteyou know i read you... i just don't comment unless i have something good to say :)
ReplyDeletelove ya!
i know what you mean!!!
ReplyDeletei have about 86 followers but, usually average 3 or 4 comments! boo!
i used to comment on all the blogs i read...but, this season in life i'm super busy!!
but, know that i am reading =)
i'll try to do better!!
I read but don't normally comment unless I have something to say :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean- I try to comment on as many as possible, but sometimes it's just too much!!
ReplyDeleteAnyway- I'm Meg from http://megslifeasanarmywife.blogspot.com/
I love your blog and am always intrigued by your posts!!
Thank you!!
I definitely feel your frustration. I only get a few comments here and there. :) Which is ok but with 80 followers I want to know who is reading :) I usually catch up on blogs at work and comment as much as I can.
ReplyDeleteI too am a bad commenter. I love reading your blog and do everyday! :) I just don't comment. Sorry :(
ReplyDeleteby definition... i am a lurker. basically based on my lack of comments. but, i'm not really a lurker since we're FB friends, right?
ReplyDeleteby definition... i am a lurker. basically based on my lack of comments. but, i'm not really a lurker since we're FB friends, right?
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your blog and am a pretty regular reader! My name is Jhona and I come over from We Weirdos Need To Stick Together. We've lived at our new post for close to two months. I'm working on getting back into the swing of things. I hope to be able to find time to get my thoughts in order and comment more frequently:) Your blog is great! Many blessings!
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ReplyDeleteI love your blog and read it everyday.. I'm just really bad at leaving comments! Sorry! I'll try to get better at it! Btw I'm Nicole and from VA. I found your blog via Kathlyn Wade, we went to school together!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. I think I started following last week. I comment sometimes, but I'm more of a lurker on some post. It just depends on what the post is about. Nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteI totally relate woman!
ReplyDeleteI am a regular reader, but don't always get to comment. So here's my comment ;)
ReplyDeleteI read! I just don't always have time to comment but I definitely read!
ReplyDeleteI've been such a terrible commenter lately!!! But I soooo heart you girl.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to say that I am a lurker. :/
ReplyDeleteI usually dont comment unless I have something meaningful to add to the conversation, although, I do read. :]
But, let me introduce myself...I am Catherine an Air Force Fiancee. :]
I too am a lurker! Forgive me, but I hate posting stupid comments. I like to comment when I feel I have something worthwhile to add. I love your blog and read it regularly! Thanks for writing an amazing blog!
ReplyDeleteThis post made me laugh -- I confess that I am a complete lurker! My goal for the rest of 2010 is to do less lurking and more commenting.
ReplyDeleteI gave you and your blog a shout-out today on my website. Thanks for introducing me to "O America" by Celtic Woman. What a great song!