I feel like I’m one of the telethon hosts for PBS. Why? I feel like I need to have an on-the-air fundraiser to raise more comments on my blog. I’ve just noticed that I don’t get as many comments as I used to or people who used to comment on my blog all the time no longer comment at all or very rarely.
I try to realize that my blog is for me and me alone. I also know I shouldn’t care about whether people comment, but I’m filled with a longing to be interesting, liked, loved, and approved of. I know that’s my issue and not yours. I just want you to know where I’m coming from.
I like to receive comments because it helps me see that people are enjoying my blog … or at least reading it. I guess I get a little jealous when I notice my friends and family commenting on other people’s blogs and not mine. I wonder what they have that I don’t. Is that crazy to think? It’s just that I know I don’t have kids to blog about, which I think makes the difference and I feel like I’m being punished for something I can’t help. I’ve tried to be more personal, but right now, I feel like my life is really boring or depressing and don’t want to be negative. I also can’t really do giveaways because I don’t have the money to.
Sometimes, I feel like I should stop commenting on other people’s blogs because they don’t comment on mine anymore. But, I realize that’s very petty of me so I keep commenting because I want to make those people feel special even if they don’t want to make me feel special. It just hurts, I guess.
Do you not comment because you feel like you don’t have anything interesting to say? If so, please comment anyway. I appreciate all comments, even if it’s something like, “That’s so true,” or, “That’s neat,” because at least I know you care enough to make an effort.
I’m sorry if you think I’m being whiny. It’s not my intention at all. I just want to know how to get more comments.
Anyway, why don’t you comment? Please be honest.
HOnestly, Jenni, I’m lazy. I can enjoy a blog post and not put anything, because I mightn’t have anything to say–just general enjoyment feelings from reading. And your comments are harder to use now that they’re at top…that requires us lazy folk to scroll back UP all the way to the top. You’re not boring, but most of us readers are just lazy.
Hey there. I just want to let you know that I read / check your blog everyday. I may not comment everytime because I might not have anything to add or just don’t know what to say. Usually if I have something I’ll comment. You need to quit being so hard on yourself. As fas as I can tell a lot of people enjoy your blog. You are loved. :)
Maybe you need a counter, like Amber has, to see how many people visit your blog. They may read your blog but don’t have anything to add.
I enjoy your blog and the stuff you take the time to blog about. Keep it up – you are doing a fantastic job. Love you!
So I look about every day for something new on all the blogs I know of. I read every post you have it’s just I never do have anything interesting to say. I don’t want to spam blog people going ‘Cool’ or ‘Dude’ or anything like that. I would personally find it annoying if people did that with my blog. And have you seen the number of posts I get? Yeah, I know where you’re coming from.
Hi Jenni. I enjoy your blog, but I do need “reminders” to keep it up. I don’t read blogs at all, but when you post on facebook about something in your blog, I usually click on it and go to your blog to read it.
I hate commenting in blogs like “blogger” because you have to log in and I’m just lazy that way. I hate to log in all the different network apps out there, but I like your blog doesn’t require much.
I also don’t comment on religious or political subjects.
I will try harder to leave comments. Don’t expect anything witty though, I am just too boring!
I’m sorry I’ve slacked off on the commenting. I’ve noticed a decline in my blog comments as well. That’s probably one reason I haven’t been commenting as much, even though you still comment on mine. I guess I’m just discouraged by my lack of posts. The other reason is that it’s kind of a pain the way your blog is set up. After I read your post, I have to scroll back up to click the comment button and then I have to sign in every time. With Blogger, I’m signed in all the time and the comment button is right where I stopped reading, so it’s less work. I know that’s totally lazy of me and I’m sorry, but you wanted the truth. It’s nothing personal, I promise. I’ll try to be better.
PS I don’t comment on book reviews because I usually don’t read them in case I read that book in the future and don’t want to be spoiled. (Like my run on sentence?)
I feel the same way about ours and I’m so grateful for your willingness to comment—and I hope I reciprocate enough ;)! Our blog shows others that have been updated recently and I always check the new ones, and I love hearing what your up to or what you have to say! Love you!
Hi Jenni, I’m sorry I haven’t been commenting much lately, but you know that I’ve been killing myself for my thesis and defense, and so I haven’t done too much commenting on anyone’s blogs lately. Hopefully now that the defense is out of the way, I can spend more time online and not feel so guilty. I will definitely be leaving more comments from now on! And I want to thank you for always leaving comments on mine, too. It makes me feel great! Oh, and I also usually don’t comment on the book reviews since I haven’t read them and I don’t feel like I can give any opinions, but I usually think to myself, “oh, that book sounds really good”, or, “I don’t know if I’d like that, I should discuss it with Jenni”, etc. I should leave comments like that more often. I DO love your blog! It is very interesting, and honestly, blogs about people’s children (including mine) all start to sound the same after a while. I like the variety of things you write about.
I thinks it’s awesome that you have a blog. If I were as creative as you, I would create a website/blog. You have so many talents and I’m glad you are my friend!
I agree. I’ve noticed the lack of comments on my blog as well. If it’s like me I think I’m just lazy. But I do read your blog daily while I’m at work and I love it. I love the giraffe toy you gave our baby. And we have you on our list to call when you and Corey become Aunt and Uncle to our new little one.
First of all, I love the title of this post– I was already smiling before I even started reading.
Secondly, I think ALL of us (by that I mean anyone with a blog) feel the same way about comments. We want ‘em! And to some degree, we need them to feel like our efforts (and ourselves) are recognized, appreciated and liked.
Thirdly, I actually think it’s a bonus that you don’t have a kid to blog about. Because I do, and honestly, I feel like she’s ALL I TALK ABOUT. It’s like I have nothing interesting to say that isn’t about her. And that makes me feel shallow. I personally am trying to write more of my personal opinion about things on my blog. (I pattern that after you, actually, because that is what’s most interesting to me about your blog.)
Finally, I read your blog EVERY TIME you post. I really enjoy it because I can have insight to your world even though I never get to see you. (Let’s be honest– our friendship was cut too short and I’m not happy about it.)
PLUS, I totally read books based on your reviews. :-D
Sending you heaps of interest, liking, love and approval,
Ashley
I usually have nothing interesting to say. But, recently I have liked your book reviews because I don’t know what to read right now but I have been craving reading. I’ve decided to get on the waiting list at the library for goose girl, it sounds like a good one.
Comments are like oxygen to a blog aren’t they. It seems without them the blogger looses life. Or something less dramatic. :) Love your blog!
I don’t usually comment on blogs… but I try to read yours every day. ∑:-)
I stalk your blog. For real. I look forward to your new posts. I don’t comment when I don’t feel like I have anything interesting to add, but I know its awesome to just get comments, so I’ll work on correcting my behavior. :-)
I think your blog is great, it’s probably just a busy time of year for everyone!
Laziness and time. Sometimes Google Reader says I have over 30 new items to read and I just do not have the time to comment on all. But I still read it when something new pops up, and everything looks great!
Guilty. I’m guilty. I do read your blog all the time! I guess I always figured that my comments wouldn’t really matter to you so I haven’t comment. BUT I WILL! One of my favs about your blog? Your weekly vocabulary lists! I love words, and I always made a point of reading through each and every one of your word lists hoping to learn at least one word that day :) Keep blogging–we’re reading!
Have to be honest, I love to read everyone else’s blogs & comments (including Facebook), but I’m either too lazy to reply, or I feel like I’m completely unwitty and uninteresting myself. I LOVE your book reviews on Goodreads (and your blog), they’re my favorite. I always feel guilty with my lazy, 5-star ratings. I must do better.
wow, that worked. Do you think it will work on mine? I have the same problem, minus you. You always comment on mine and I really do appreciate it. I’ll try to be better and find more time to on yours. And I personally think your blog is very interesting because it is so diverse. It’s great that you don’t blog about kids, because honestly that’s all it becomes (like mine) and then it’s so monotonous.. (is that right?) anyway I love your blog and always look foreward to new posts. So keep it up. :)
I try to comment, but I am not witty and I dont’ think people care about the comments I’m leaving anyway.
I have stopped commenting on the people’s blog who used to leave me comments but don’t anymore. I am kind of petty and selfish like that though!
Love you!!!
Laziness. I often feel the same way sometimes. I appreciate all of your comments and I try to do the same. I think have a 50/50 record. I will try to do better. Keep up the good work!
I read everything you post and i really enjoy your blog….but I don’t comment much. I’m sorry.