But I’m cute when I’m whiney…
photo by: Mrs. W.
After recieving a lengthy email from a friend about my last post, I decided that I need to clarrify some things.
My last post was ment to be more sarcastic than whiney (I probably should have added a few 
to help clarify that). After rereading it, I realized that it did come across whiney. I’m sorry if you look at me differently because of that now (and why exactly are you judging me? )
But I really am curious as to why people don’t leave comments on my posts. I have my theory (which I’ll share in a second), but I don’t necessarily think it is completely my writting style. I’ve been working hard at studying other blogs on the net and learning from their writting styles.
Of all the blogs that I read none of them have problems with getting comments. Now I don’t write exactly like them, but I’m not completely different. So this makes me ask the question again…why no comments?
My theory is that it is my audience (yeah I’m passing off the blame ). I know that the majority of the people that read my blog are friends who don’t really read any other blogs. Therefore they don’t realize that commenting on a post is a natural part of reading blogs.
The beauty about reading blogs, unlike books, magazines, and other printed material, is that it gives you the opportunity to share your opinion. It’s not a one way conversation. You get to interact with the author in a way that any other form of writting doesn’t afford.
For example, I wouldn’t be writting this post write now if it wasn’t for a freindly email from one of my readers/friends. I would have just gone on with my merry day and put up a post on Photoshop Express.
So tell me what you think. Am I wrong? Do I need to change my writting style to be more provacative? Should I give up looking for emails in my inbox that tell me I’ve recieved a comment on my site? Should I just quick blogging all together and join a convent in Italy some where (I hear that they can revirginize you)?
Leave me a comment and let me know.
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I feel your pain! As a newcomer to the blogging world (6months) I’m still trying to develop interaction with my readers. I came across an article talking about Youtube videos and it said that Youtube averages about 1 video rating per 590 views. So I guess everyone struggles to get feedback from people. Take heart.
LOL I didn’t think you were being whiny (sp?) but thats just me. You were right~~ I just read the blogs that aren’t beer tip of the day and enjoy myself. I love knowing how you and the family are. I love seeing pics of Shannon with a baby bump! I’ll will try to be better at communicating back with ya. Love yall and it was great seeing you last Friday!
Scott: That is very interesting. I started looking up info on some site for people to do blogging professionally, and you’re right. They say to not even turn on your comment system until you have an average of 750 readers a day. So maybe I just have to high of expectations for my readers.
For me it is laziness on my part, plus I read all of your posts through google reader, not a great excuse.
I enjoy your posts, especially the 4 part series of your adventure in the Seattle airport.
I will try better, especially since I know you, it is a cool way of having discussion.
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