Dear Mom,
What about blogging etiquette? I often wonder if I need to acknowledge someone who has made a comment on my blog. Is it rude that I don’t? When I comment on someone’s blog, I never go back and look to see if that person responded to my comment (unless I’m asking a question, then, if I remember, I’ll go back and look). I barely have time to read blogs, much less go back and check if they’ve commented on my comment. Who has that kind of time?
I know we bloggers all like comments, but it seems we need to make it easier on ourselves and not comment on comments. But maybe that’s because I don’t do it and I’m being lazy.
I’m not a rude person. I’ll return a call, reply to a letter and email someone back—unless they’re forwarding me something that doesn’t require any kind of answer. I listen when people talk and try not to butt in, but I have been known to blurt out something when someone’s talking. I especially do this with my children. My reason for that annoying character flaw is due to the fact that I’m afraid I’ll forget what I have to say. Lately I’ve been taking note and stopping myself. And I can’t remember what I want to say when it’s my turn.
But back to blogging. I appreciate comments even though I don’t respond. Sometimes their response is more entertaining and thought provoking then the blog I wrote. My mind races—why am writing? Oh yeah, writing is my lifeline. What keeps me sane.
If I don’t respond to blogs, it doesn’t mean I don’t like what is written. I’m either feeling inadequate or someone’s already commented the same thing I wanted to say and I’ll feel “dupid” repeating. Or I’m busy… writing.
Do other bloggers feel this way or is it just me? What about blogging etiquette? I could do some research, but when would I have time to blog?
You can't see me, but I'm giving you a standing ovation. I agree with you 100%! I don't even have anything to add, because you covered it all. *sigh* Now how do we get everyone on board with the "no comment back" rule?
ReplyDeleteWe could waste an entire day rereading responses. I'm with you, if the post moves me I comment, if someone else has said what I wanted to say, then there's no need for me to comment. I try to comment as frequently as possible though.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you brought this up. Sometimes I worry I'm being impolite if I don't respond to comments. But when I do respond, I also wonder if I look like I need to have the last say. I have to stop myself from doing the blurting thing, too, and for the same reason. If I don't say it that second, ppfft! Gone!
ReplyDeleteLynn, I couldn't agree with you more. I love reading every comment left on my blog, but I don't add my own comments. Nor do I re-visit other blogs to see if the blogger commented on my comment. If I feel there's something important to say to someone who commented on my blog, I'll add it to my comment to one of their posts or email them.
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