tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post4538772612415844353..comments2023-05-27T16:19:09.069-04:00Comments on Reflections From the Fence: Where Did All The Comments Go?Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-31647489591754078382011-12-29T10:14:45.393-05:002011-12-29T10:14:45.393-05:00Michelle and Greta, won't be stopping THE Trip...Michelle and Greta, won't be stopping THE Trip, as it is my journal. And, Greta, I write for me too! Hopefully some net-friends will come along for the read. Even better, they come along and smile.<br /><br />Amanda, I agree, lots of great discussion, gave me a lot to contemplate. You are so right, following comments may lead you to a new to you fabulous blog and more learning, laughing, crying, soul searching, growth, and on a good day, fun. On a really good day, new cousins or answers to our brick walls.<br /><br />Again, thanks to all my readers, this has been an eyeopening post for me.<br /><br />Comment on- - Cheers!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-27560719302780368052011-12-28T20:09:08.179-05:002011-12-28T20:09:08.179-05:00Carol - I knew that you were not fishing for compl...Carol - I knew that you were not fishing for compliments or comments - you mentioned that other people had noticed a similar trend in comments - but I was a little worried that you might not continue to post about The Trip - I get most of my travel jollies vicariously these days, and I love the photos. I also wanted to chime in with those here who commented that they write their blogs for themselves and for certain interested relatives - that's still true, too. I would write no matter what, but the comments I get often inspire me to look at issues from a different angle, take a different track in research, etc. Or they are just funny and give me a laugh! Now, onto trying to accurately duplicate that very wicked capcha word....Greta Koehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429623811794360612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-49699112320944138142011-12-27T14:59:54.488-05:002011-12-27T14:59:54.488-05:00Lots of good discussion here. I think commenting ...Lots of good discussion here. I think commenting can be encouraged when the original poster responds to comments (which I know you do, Carol), AND when the original poster goes to the blogs of those who comment and comments on something there. That's something I try to do with everyone who comments on my blog. I've found some new blogs to follow that way too.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902380558583190500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-70471313455627887782011-12-27T14:20:00.850-05:002011-12-27T14:20:00.850-05:00Love THE Trip. PLEASE don't stop! I know I don...Love THE Trip. PLEASE don't stop! I know I don't comment as much because I'm<br /> reading more blogs and because I now read a great deal with my Droid and it's harder to comment from it. Tiny keys and all. Like now.<br /><br />Captcha - hate that necessary evil.<br /><br />Looks like you're. Not hurting for comments now. LOLMichelle Goodrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427355155193196767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-57031943322659931992011-12-27T11:18:11.022-05:002011-12-27T11:18:11.022-05:00Renate, Thanks for following along. That not bein...Renate, Thanks for following along. That not being able to leave comments is annoying. Let's face it, sometimes Blogger works, other times, not so well. There are lots of little glitches on several of Google products that annoy me to no end, and suddenly the glitches change or go away. Frustrating indeed.<br /><br />Yes, Myrna, I get that tired part! Thank you for reading.<br /><br />Cynthia, VERY ironic! Balance, check! That is why today I will be out in the sun shine (it rained here ALL day yesterday, buckets of it). THE Trip as dinner conversation, wow, I don't know what to say about that, cept WOW.<br /><br />Ya all have a great day, thanks for reading, thanks for the thought provoking and insightful comments, Carol has to go feed the fur kids, do some laundry and get out in the sunshine!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-7952106117964994672011-12-27T09:53:02.142-05:002011-12-27T09:53:02.142-05:00It's ironic that a post about a lack of commen...It's ironic that a post about a lack of comments generates so many comments! I read this post on my iPhone last night but didn't have a chance to comment on it until this morning! <br /><br />I've noticed the drop of comments as well. I've also noticed that there are fewer comments at certain times of the year--summer, late December--when people are busy with other things.<br /><br />For me it's all a question of balance (or trying to find the right balance). Some days I have more time to comment than others. I also lost the ability to leave comments for a while (Thanks Blogger!). <br /><br />CAPCHA doesn't bother me. I'm all for slamming spammers! Love the THE Trip, especially the photos. I will admit I often read a bunch of posts at a time and take a break. The photos are truly a feast for the eyes! You might be happy to know THE Trip ended up as dinner conversation at my cousin's house last week!Cynthia Shenettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089125778529696076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-50617300212597071222011-12-27T01:56:42.849-05:002011-12-27T01:56:42.849-05:00It has been a great discussion and I like others d...It has been a great discussion and I like others don't always comment. Like others I read several blogs and usually at the end of my day... can I say tired and lazy!! Love your blogs and admire that you keep them going on a regular basis. Thanks.Myrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834790996854929531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-4854121589651298862011-12-26T22:45:30.229-05:002011-12-26T22:45:30.229-05:00Thanks Jasia for your observations and 2 cents wor...Thanks Jasia for your observations and 2 cents worth. Insightful, as always.<br /><br />And, thanks Heather, it has been an interesting day. <br /><br />And with that, this ole gal is going to go read, something of no redeeming value, most likely. LOL Hoping it will put me to sleep, FAST! LOL<br /><br />Ohhh, and, snicker, sorry, tomorrow, THE Trip returns, you are all excused from reading! LOL<br /><br />And, if you missed it earlier in some of my comments, this really was NOT about me, nor THE Trip, it was about comments on blogs and how your feel about them. And, I think we had a great discussion.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-14052912786591338132011-12-26T22:40:43.242-05:002011-12-26T22:40:43.242-05:00Carol,
I still follow, and I've been enjoying,...Carol,<br />I still follow, and I've been enjoying, "The TRIP." I've mentioned to a few folks here and there that for some reason, I cannot post comments to blogs (even my own) when reading from my phone. I tend to visit my reader while waiting for appointments, sitting in traffic, or even in bed as I'm heading off to sleep, or if I wake up in the middle of the night. Therefore, I'm not able to make comments, even when I want to! I guess my phone just isn't "smart" enough, but if/when I upgrade to an iphone, that should change. :)<br /><br />I'd also like to add that I've had some of the same issues as Ginger mentioned with my comments using my Google profile. (This is during those few times, like now, when I'm actually on my computer and able to comment.) I don't know what the deal is either, but I end up haveing to click over and over again, and then sometimes the comment submits, and sometimes it doesn't.<br /><br />Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I'm still here, and still reading.<br /><br />RenateRenate Yarborough Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05289031155721526652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-34862784067459085462011-12-26T22:27:34.504-05:002011-12-26T22:27:34.504-05:00I love all the discussion here, and I've been ...I love all the discussion here, and I've been following your trip, but don't have much to say besides sighing in envy at your travels and your lovely photos. But today it has been fun to comment on something different!Heather Wilkinson Rojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704949156266722016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-59946518603709712332011-12-26T22:23:44.372-05:002011-12-26T22:23:44.372-05:00My two cents worth...
1. All comments on all the g...My two cents worth...<br />1. All comments on all the genealogy blogs dropped off when the bloggers joined FB enmass a few years back. Comments used to be a form of socializing as much as critiquing, complimenting, and expressing gratitude. Now FB (and to a lesser extent G+) is where the socializing/connecting is done. The number of blog comments I see and receive continues to trend downward.<br />2. Captcha doesn't bother me one bit. Most everyone has it on their blogs now out of necessity. It's what I've come to expect. It's the new normal.<br />3. When someone shares a whole series of stunning photos, post after post, they do start to lose their impact. Not that the photos are any less awesome as time goes by but you come to expect the awesomeness. Steve Danko just recently finished his series of photos from his trip to Europe. I waited until the series was completed to send him an email to express my feelings and observations about them. That's what I was planning to do when you finish sharing about your trip too. All of your pics are wonderful Carol, but lack of time prohibits me from commenting on them all. <br />4. I find that I too am more interested in what you're doing now. <br />5. Keep clicking that shutter, Carol. You have a great eye no matter where you are or what you're doing!Jasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561520746304048996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-41321541379863719932011-12-26T22:17:16.224-05:002011-12-26T22:17:16.224-05:00Again, I thank you all for your interest and comme...Again, I thank you all for your interest and comments, what a great discussion.<br /><br />Amanda, I actually had that reactions button at one time, and maybe others used it, but, I almost never saw the reactions button results, I don't believe there is a "report" that comes back to the blogger on that, is there???? Anyway, I took it off, and now, I cannot find the silly thing again.<br /><br />OHHH, and I write my blog first and foremost for ME too! But, have to say, it is fun and fulfilling when others read it and indicate they enjoy it. And, I have had a few cousin bait hits, stuff like that.<br /><br />If you don't write it for fun and for YOU, it is gonna be like work. Once it is work and no fun, it is time to take a long break or maybe find a new sand box to play in, eh??<br /><br />Thank you Dr. Bill and Lisa, Hummer and Charles for your comments as well. <br /><br />Seems like many of us suffer from just too many really great blogs to read! Tough job, but someone has to do it, right?? LOLCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-19405573038623257982011-12-26T22:02:14.387-05:002011-12-26T22:02:14.387-05:00Carol wrote, "I know that we all like feedbac...Carol wrote, <i>"I know that we all like feedback, and the best way to discourage others and lose them to blogging is to let them feel as if they are out there talking to no one. Comments keep them writing."</i> <br /><br />I think that varies from person to person. I have far fewer followers than you and get far less comments, but I really don't care. I'm writing the blog for ME, and for relatives that I know sometimes read it but don't comment, and for the occasional person out there who stumbles across one of my posts while doing a Google search (one of the reasons I stick with Blogger).<br /><br />For the latter, who might be uncomfortable posting a comment, I put an e-mail link in every post so they can get in touch with me that way. I've found a few relatives that way!<br /><br />Hummer said, <i>"I wish there was a like button on the blogs."</i> You can put in the Reactions widget if you are using Blogger, and edit it to include a "like" button. I've decided to experiment with that.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902380558583190500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-54280395098194719552011-12-26T21:48:12.112-05:002011-12-26T21:48:12.112-05:00I agree with Greta, so many more blogs to follow e...I agree with Greta, so many more blogs to follow each day, I have been to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons a few times, so the picture are an update of what I saw years ago. The CAPCHA does not bother me either, what really does bother me is when I hit the leave comment box and a file not found box comes up. That is much worse.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311523372083088677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-65992819330374270452011-12-26T21:13:34.655-05:002011-12-26T21:13:34.655-05:00Thanks for asking the question. I really enjoyed t...Thanks for asking the question. I really enjoyed the replies you got! ;-)Dr. Bill (William L.) Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857619677138020430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-31598331206411550312011-12-26T21:02:08.624-05:002011-12-26T21:02:08.624-05:00All of the above. As you can tell I stay behind. ...All of the above. As you can tell I stay behind. I wish there was a like button on the blogs like FB or 1+ oh, wait there is a 1+ if you've activated it... will need to look now. I love all your posts here and on the Flora blog. I have been guilty of just passing through when viewing... Those blogs I subscribe to I tend to read on the reader and not come to the blog. Love ya and each and every post. : )FranEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727917499152200255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-67624207297745121342011-12-26T20:57:36.595-05:002011-12-26T20:57:36.595-05:00Yep...sometimes comments end up on FB or G+. Somet...Yep...sometimes comments end up on FB or G+. Sometimes I also feel mundane...I mean, how many ways are there to say Oooohhhh and aaaahhhh? LOL! I don't always expect comments because of my blog type being family history. If you are teaching something it seems you get tons more comments. I love reading but don't always have the right words to comment and sometimes don't have time to comment on all I read.Lisa Wallen Logsdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003873811444854964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-84780816211797144012011-12-26T20:52:23.530-05:002011-12-26T20:52:23.530-05:00Thanks SouthwestArkie and all for your comments, t...Thanks SouthwestArkie and all for your comments, this had been a great discussion, well, I think it has been.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-44980030052933234722011-12-26T20:22:28.251-05:002011-12-26T20:22:28.251-05:00I never get tired of "the trip"-I love t...I never get tired of "the trip"-I love to travel and I am right there with you in spirit. The CAPCHA doesn't bother me at all, tbh- it seems someone usually says what I want to say and then I feel like I am just repeating. The list of blogs I read now has tripled, so that has a lot to do with it too- it's just a time issue some days.Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-82164402277365779652011-12-26T18:18:54.733-05:002011-12-26T18:18:54.733-05:00Becky, I could not agree more with your statement:...Becky, I could not agree more with your statement: "All comments are appreciated - mundane, positive, or negative - at least it lets you know that people actually are reading!"<br /><br />Linda, having discussions on FB and G+ as you point out does also have strong merits.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-90739031242750405742011-12-26T17:29:09.515-05:002011-12-26T17:29:09.515-05:00I agree with the points already made. In addition,...I agree with the points already made. In addition, I think more and more comments are being made on FB and G+. It's easier to have a conversation about a post there. Everyone leaving blog comments may not request notification of additional comments so they don't always return to continue the conversation as others add comments. If that conversation is taking place on FB or G+, they are more likely to see what others are saying and make additional comments.<br /><br />And. I would never get tired of THE Trip.Linda McCauleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402203453403304529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-68027486325893387932011-12-26T17:19:54.676-05:002011-12-26T17:19:54.676-05:00I'm not sure that having captcha on really has...I'm not sure that having captcha on really has very much to do with people leaving or not leaving comments. I think it is more of what Greta said - more blogs being read and less time to do more things... and leaving what may seem to be mundane comments. I don't get nearly as many comments now as I have in the past and what comments I do get seem to come from the same people (thank you to them!). All comments are appreciated - mundane, positive, or negative - at least it lets you know that people actually are reading!Becky Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074730861618500334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-92122737345514890632011-12-26T17:18:45.554-05:002011-12-26T17:18:45.554-05:00Yes, TennLady, I know how you feel about Captcha, ...Yes, TennLady, I know how you feel about Captcha, I use it everytime I leave a comment on your blog too! LOL And, I do know that you would rather hear the current stuff. I tried desperately to keep up, and I couldn't. But, since this was my outlet for my travel log as well as other parts of my life, I still want to finish THE Trip. You have my permission with blessings to just skip those posts, but you won't get to see the bear in Yellowstone that appears in a few days. (snicker)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-39471952131673955142011-12-26T17:09:52.045-05:002011-12-26T17:09:52.045-05:00I'd much rather hear about what you are doing ...I'd much rather hear about what you are doing NOW rather than several months back. Yeah, bored. And you know how I feel about the captchaAnne Percival Kruszkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05844713141032559919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4369519054620493278.post-25246366619942790172011-12-26T16:51:06.354-05:002011-12-26T16:51:06.354-05:00Carol Yates Wilkerson , I hear ya, I need to do la...Carol Yates Wilkerson , I hear ya, I need to do laundry right now! LOL Seriously. I also relate to the "my posts take up so much of my time....."<br /><br />Ginger, welcome back! :-) First wild thought is, "won't it be wonderful when they get this new fangled internet thingy to work, it will be such a great tool". Sarcasm aside, I know the stinkin' captcha does not always work. SIGHHH That was why I had it off for so long, and LOVED that it was off. Then, the attack started. It went from bad to miserable in 2 days. I tried to turn if off a second time and the attacks started right back up with a vengeance. I am still researching the first question you had about Stat Counter, and so far, I am not finding a report that would tell me how many readers start in with comments and then just don't finish due to the captcha. I suspect it is quite a few. SIGHHH Thanks to all the spammers, sploggers and creeps, my fun friends and readers suffer, as do I. Can we say, BLECHHHHH??? Yep, I guess we can.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.com