tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post5700913286859264944..comments2023-10-09T09:17:20.761-06:00Comments on Angela's Anxious Life: Comments... do you read the replies???Angela's Anxious Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-27816907718806846002014-12-12T23:17:42.483-07:002014-12-12T23:17:42.483-07:00Great reply.... I agree. The reason we blog is to...Great reply.... I agree. The reason we blog is to communicate with people about a subject and talk about it. Well most of us blog for that reason.Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-17354763678487173882014-12-12T06:39:57.860-07:002014-12-12T06:39:57.860-07:00Comments and replies are important to make our dis...Comments and replies are important to make our discussion more clear.We always want answers and replies from others.I try to check all comments back comments to know what reply I got.I enjoy to talk with others.<br /><br />http://www.onelifeblog.com/Greg Parrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-53713182690856412142014-02-16T14:09:12.109-07:002014-02-16T14:09:12.109-07:00Since writing this post, I switched to Disqus. I ...Since writing this post, I switched to Disqus. I can say without a doubt that there is a BIG change in people coming back and commenting on my replies to their comments. It has really been amazing and I am really glad I made the switch!!Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-77881012889505938932014-02-16T09:58:14.390-07:002014-02-16T09:58:14.390-07:00I really only read the replies when they come to m...I really only read the replies when they come to my mailbox, like from Disqus. <br />Missie @ <a href="http://aflurryofponderings.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> A Flurry of Ponderings</a>Missiehttp://aflurryofponderings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-30006780821809583182014-02-03T18:04:21.795-07:002014-02-03T18:04:21.795-07:00See? Disqus brought me back! :)See? Disqus brought me back! :)April @ The Steadfast Readerhttp://thesteadfastreader.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-74067118079427373332014-02-03T17:07:24.749-07:002014-02-03T17:07:24.749-07:00I don't really think anyone goes back and chec...I don't really think anyone goes back and checks on comments and replies I have learned from this post. I have noticed though a HUGE jump in replies to replies with Disqus. It is really nice actually!!Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-86995987214919686302014-02-03T17:06:38.984-07:002014-02-03T17:06:38.984-07:00I am glad to hear that someone else will be contin...I am glad to hear that someone else will be continuing the Love Linky Party!! I thought it was just gone for good. This was my first week participating in it too! LOL! The wordpress comment system is good for wordpress users but as a Blogger user I don't get notifications for it. So I have to remember to go back to that post and check on it to see the comments. So it is similar to the blogger commenting system to me as far as replies. I will say that I have a huge jump in replies to replies after switching to Disqus!Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-48002333291225025672014-02-03T07:52:53.723-07:002014-02-03T07:52:53.723-07:00I don't go back to the blog to see if someone ...I don't go back to the blog to see if someone replied to my comment. I really don't even keep track of which posts I have commented on and when. But, if a commenting service emails me that my comment has a reply, I'll go click on that link and read it at the time.Julie S.http://chapterbreak.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-49524244077525199212014-02-03T06:56:35.936-07:002014-02-03T06:56:35.936-07:00So I have wordpress, so I don't really have th...So I have wordpress, so I don't really have the same issue, but I do read all comments and actually expect that people will read mine and respond to them. Good discussion! <br /><br />Thank you for linking up to the Spread the Love Linky Party! Even though it’s my last week of hosting, April @ The Steadfast Reader will be taking over, which is super exciting! More info to come. . . :DLove at First Bookhttp://www.LoveAtFirstBook.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-29366382152096962352014-02-02T17:51:29.096-07:002014-02-02T17:51:29.096-07:00I'm in the Disqus camp. Sometimes I remember t...I'm in the Disqus camp. Sometimes I remember to go check back for comments but sometimes I just forget! Disqus makes everything better.April @ The Steadfast Readerhttp://thesteadfastreader.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-20508145826774919442014-02-02T14:57:34.160-07:002014-02-02T14:57:34.160-07:00I recently added Disqus to my blog. I had it Blog...I recently added Disqus to my blog. I had it Blogger comments. I wasn't able to respond anymore to each comment... like you I respond to every comment (you can probably tell the comments on this post are confusing but that's because Disqus can't thread blogger comments). I am sorry that those commenting systems don't work on your blog.. it was nice to have a back up commenting system when the Blogger one quit working.Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-9481624478871026452014-02-02T14:43:28.153-07:002014-02-02T14:43:28.153-07:00While Disqus doesn't work on my blog or Intens...While Disqus doesn't work on my blog or Intense Debate, I have had commenters return after I have responded. I make a point of responding to every comment. I have a small blog so I figure it's the least I can do if someone takes the time to comment. I have returned to other blogs too from time to time, to respond to their response, especially if I have asked a question. Often I just bookmark it or...occasionally, just remember it later and then return.Bryan G.http://www.stillunfinished.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-29666202028916336082014-01-10T21:07:56.537-07:002014-01-10T21:07:56.537-07:00This is an interesting discussion. I think I usual...This is an interesting discussion. I think I usually try to go back to see what the reply to my comment was, but often it's difficult to keep track of everyplace I commented. However, I hardly ever reply back to the reply to my comment. I think the only times I do is when I feel like I have something substantial to say. It's something I'd definitely like to work on though.Amy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09469840598932429910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-74077554268302706752014-01-07T19:38:24.657-07:002014-01-07T19:38:24.657-07:00This is a late reply but I rarely go back to a blo...This is a late reply but I rarely go back to a blog to see the owner's reply not because I am lazy or uninterested. It's because I comment on a lot of blogs especially during meme hops and it's very hard to keep track. <br /><br />The easiest ways for me to monitor replies would be that of the wordpress feature wherein you instantly get an e-mail notifying you that that the owner has replied to your post. Disqus is also good too because of the e-mail notification. Once I received them, I always read them but well, I don't always reply to them. It really depends. If I think the convo is already finished then I wouldn't reply back. However, if the owner's reply has still some questions or some areas that needed further probing, then I wouldn't hesitate to reply back.<br /><br />And like you, I always ensure that I comment back to those blogs who comment on mine. Sometimes, it may take me long but yeah, I always visit back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096025184721737678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-61366560985557514002014-01-07T11:05:15.403-07:002014-01-07T11:05:15.403-07:00What do you know - I remembered to check back! LOL...What do you know - I remembered to check back! LOL <br /><br />I didn't really have any problems with Blogger, but I didn't like the way I was so restricted. The reasons I switched were commenting, Ashley's UBB plugin and the customizability of plugins in general. I'm glad I made the switch, though I totally understand why it's not for everyone (money being a prominent reason!). Berlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651998289718166892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-50882494462089191242014-01-06T10:42:44.997-07:002014-01-06T10:42:44.997-07:00I have been seeing that "bloggers commenting ...I have been seeing that "bloggers commenting back" button on the blogs this week. That is a nice thing to do. In fact... I think I am going to add that button to my blog today too!! Angela's Anxious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-70009163542679973982014-01-06T08:45:57.065-07:002014-01-06T08:45:57.065-07:00I love comments on my blog!
I always reply to com...I love comments on my blog! <br />I always reply to comments on my blog and since a month or so I have the 'bloggers commenting back' button on my blog and do my best to visit every blog from someone who commented on mine. Sometimes if I make a comment I check back, it also depends on what the comment was about. <br />I also check back with disqus sometimes, but then it's more like I am visitng blog B and see the blogger of blog A replied to my comment. I really should get better at checking back to see if my comments has gotten a reply. Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284689418552571180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-69159550533717118222014-01-05T20:30:50.687-07:002014-01-05T20:30:50.687-07:00I agree.. I always try to return to the love to an...I agree.. I always try to return to the love to another blog. I think people appreciate that more then replying to someone. Great idea though about reminding yourself whether or not you've visited that blog. I really think that is a good plan. Sometimes if I have a lot of comments I forget who I visited and go to blogs twice and it would save me time if I followed your example! Thanks!Angela's Anxious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-28207930841156276082014-01-05T20:28:55.912-07:002014-01-05T20:28:55.912-07:00See... no one does seem to come back. But it make...See... no one does seem to come back. But it makes your blog look better if you reply to people. So it's like a double edged sword. You lose if you don't reply, you lose (time) if you do reply. I do think though you shouldn't worry about talking too much. People want comments on their blog, they are blogging to get people thinking and wanting to talk about books! So comment away I say!Angela's Anxious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-57514409639274427222014-01-05T20:27:29.860-07:002014-01-05T20:27:29.860-07:00I am horrible too..... unless it's a blog I no...I am horrible too..... unless it's a blog I normally follow. Then we I go back to their blog I'll look around and see what their reply was. I agree... that notify me feature should ONLY be for the conversation between two people not the entire commenting community. But of course... you can't suggest anything to blogger because that is like talking to a wall. There really isn't anyone there since it is a free service. It's like facebook. This post is the first time where I have thought about and considered switching to wordpress. Angela's Anxious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-5959040274066963972014-01-05T20:16:18.233-07:002014-01-05T20:16:18.233-07:00Great discussion post! Like several others, I usua...Great discussion post! Like several others, I usually forget where I've left replies so rarely go back to check. I've started leaving replies to the comments on my blog, but also use it to remind myself that I've visited their blog and returned the comment love. I wish there was some easy way to know that there's a new reply waiting!Alexia561https://www.blogger.com/profile/10797515620050469395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-24716503244852874142014-01-05T19:40:39.866-07:002014-01-05T19:40:39.866-07:00Love this post. I do tend to go back and read if s...Love this post. I do tend to go back and read if someone replied to what I wrong but I never comment again. I just don't want to be annoying and talk to much. I don't do it to every comment just ones that I either asked a question or a comment that would require a comment back. I know on my blog I comment on everyone comments to me and I haven't seen anyone come back. I'm usually just happy someone comments or read my post it really is what matters to me more than the pageviews also :)<br /><br />Fantastic PostMichelle@Because Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726143709224948260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-80537485896975597332014-01-05T13:38:35.821-07:002014-01-05T13:38:35.821-07:00I am absolutely HORRIBLE at checking back for repl...I am absolutely HORRIBLE at checking back for replies. I want to read the replies but I have a hard time keeping track of where I've left replies. Plus, sometimes I will remember to check back and the blogger hasn't replied yet (which I get - it takes me a few days sometimes to respond because life happens). I'm on WordPress so I use Comment Luv to send notifications to people when I reply to their comments and I've noticed people do come back. And I really appreciate blogs that have some system setup that lets me know when they've responded (like CommentLuv or Disqus). I used to try and click the Notify Me of new replies button, but the problem was that I'd get every comment on the post emailed to me, rather than just a response to my own. And while I totally wish I had time to read everyone's blog comments, I don't. So if there's no system for letting me know my comment has been replied to, I probably don't get back to it unless I was really really dying for an answer to a question. Awesome post!! Berlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651998289718166892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-13537633219315481672014-01-05T10:32:54.276-07:002014-01-05T10:32:54.276-07:00I also noticed you have captcha on. This can turn...I also noticed you have captcha on. This can turn away people from commenting especially if they comment on a lot of blogs. FYIAngela's Anxious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-89369519271223432692014-01-05T10:29:04.478-07:002014-01-05T10:29:04.478-07:00To get people to comment more???? Hummm.. now that...To get people to comment more???? Hummm.. now that is a hard one. I find (and it seems a lot of bloggers find this too) that people don't really comment on reviews. This is because people either read reviews if 1. they've already read the book or 2. they plan to read the book. If the book is not on their radar they don't usually stop by and even comment on it. That is why sometimes bloggers will only review what's popular. Usually discussions posts get the most comments. It's because people can just talk. Meme's will also get a lot of comments but they are usually generic ones. " I like your list", "come follow my blog", things like that. You may get a lot of comments from those but they really aren't comments with substance. Hope this helps!Angela's Anxious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.com