This is how I think of blogging; people write their stories and others respond and it brings happiness; well it does to me. So why do some people, who comment not have a blog, what do they get out of it?
I like to visit the blogs of people who leave a comment, but many don't have a blog.. and then there's the anonymous commentators, why? What are you afraid of, why can't you sign your name?
But then there are also those people who suddenly decide to start afresh and only certain people are allowed to see their blog or even on some, only certain people are allowed to comment?
And what about the ones who used to comment and then stop, have I offended them, written something they didn't like or thought it was out of order in some way?
But I shall carry on, because I like blogging and I love reading other peoples' blogs. Why do you blog?
Chrisxx
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The other day I wrote a post about "Blogging Pet Hates" but in the end I didn't publish it, too controversial!
I'm glad all the people who comment don't have blogs as I'd never have time to read them and I'm glad all readers don't comment for the same reason!
I don't read any blogs with ads; blogs where people can't comment are annoying and if someone's blog is one where only certain people can read it then I don't bother with them either.
And I don't take blogging seriously so never worry about who comments and why or why they don't.
I'm writing just because I like writing.
Some people worry about their privacy but they don't realise just how much information is available about everyone nowadays!
Perhaps I WILL publish that "Blogging Pet Hates" post after all!
This subject came up in another blog yesterday (can't remember whose) with the same queries and concerns.
There are a couple of regular commenters to my blog who don't have their own blogs, but I'm gradually getting to know them.
I started blogging in February 2009 because I was angered and appalled by the apparent lack of Government culpability for the effects wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were having on military personnel. My rant didn't achieve anything, other than allowing me to vent.
Hello,
Such an interesting article. I don't Blog, but fell into reading them a few years ago when somebody recommended a Blog by 'Attic24' to see all her interesting crochet projects, which I loved. From there I clicked on other peoples Blogs on the side bar, just to see what other people wrote about and I got hooked! I love to see what other people do with their time, what they grow in the garden, what they are making, what the weather is doing etc.
I love Sue in Suffolk, as Suffolk is our favourite holiday resort and have just booked a holiday in Aldeburgh.
I live in Cardiff, and love to visit Porthcawl, so I like to read what you are doing in sunny Porthcawl.
I don't read every Blog, just not enough time.
I sew, crochet, cook, enjoy days out, I am Chairman of a retirement group of ex-employees of Aviva. I look after my 94 year old Dad and of course my Partner.
Please continue to Blog, as I am sure you give a lot of people pleasure and something to talk and think about. I would imagine that for anybody living alone, it gives them pleasure to share somebody's interest.
Thank you, Janet (Cardiff)
It's crazy isn't it? I have someone who comments most every day on my blog, she has no blog and no email attached. I'd love to say hi to her but can't.
I've also had people make their blogs private so I can't see their posts anymore.
I blog for the same reasons as you and have so enjoyed getting to know people from all over. It's also a diary of sorts.
Firstly this was interesting to read, blogging from a bloggers perspective. And thanks to Sue and Janice for their comments too and may I say to them what I may have said before........Thanks for your blogs they brighten my day........I tend to read about a dozen blogs regularly and comment often on my favourites but must admit I'm more likely to comment when there is likely to be a reply - it's the reciprocal thing - .
I don't have a blog at the moment, years ago when we lived on a narrowboat we blogged but I'm well aware of the commitment and energy it takes. Reading my favourite blogs gives me information and broadens my world........we live rurally are getting older and are rather tied to home by 3 dog ownership ( our fault entirely!) although I know there are sometimes blog posts that are sad, or serious that's all part of life - but on the whole my blog reading experience feels like sitting down with friends and having a tea/coffee and nice chat........sorry this is a bit long 😀
Alison in Wales x
I think if I'd got here earlier, I'd have said almost exactly what sue in Suffolk said! I know that many of those who read my blog do not blog themselves - that doesn't bother me. Many of them say they find blogs informative and thought provoking. Initially I allowed all comments but a nasty spell of trolling meant I went over to moderation. I don't always reply to comments, but put a 👍 or ❤️ or other emoji to show I have read it, and agree . And yes, like Alison above, it's nice to sit with a cuppa (as I am right now) and read a "letter from a friend" After 16 years there are some people out there who have become true friends, and we communicate in other ways (phone, post, email..even meet ups) please keep blogging!!
Being very much an introvert and homebody, blogging is my way of socializing. I try to visit the blogs of those who leave comments and I wish that those who leave comments would at least give their name. I wonder if the reason more don't blog is because they are afraid they'll run out of things to blog about (?)
The reason I began Blogging, back in 2007, was that we were living in France, and this was a good way to keep in contact and also to 'meet' new friends. And I have actually met some of them in person. It is lovely to have comments, but I dont worry too much about it! I stick to, mostly, blogs with a Christian connection. I don't do other Social media except for occasionally putting a photo on Instagram.
I don't mind if my readers don't have their own blog. I don't mind if they don't comment. I know some people are annoyed when I switch comments off, but they don't see the awful bad language I have to put up with. That's inevitable if you broach politically sensitive subjects about the current situation. Why do I carry on? I started it as a diary, to record how I live a simple life on a reduced income. It has evolved and now I talk about anything which interests me. I have always kept a paper diary, now it's online. I like writing, and photography, so I get to use my creative streak.
I started blogging to record family history. Now I enjoy the photography and writing so it keeps me going. I also enjoy communicating with people around the world as blogging allows.
Have a great week, Chris.
"The days fly by" yes I agree Chris, I'm retired too but life seems so busy sometimes. I read a lot of blogs but don't always comment.
Hi Chris,
Guilty! I read everyday but only infrequently comment. What I find hard is when people just vanish and the blog becomes “private”. I often wonder what happened to the Tania ,(from Essex?) who used to blog regularly. I learned how to practice living on a pension while still working for her and that hint really helped me. Those sort of mystery disappearances are an itch that occasionally needs scratching:).
But I love hearing snippets about your past and present. It’s great. Thank you
I don’t have a blog but, I do enjoy reading them, perhaps I’m noisy. Ha ha
I’m a reader of blogs but would not have a clue how to go about writing one. I would be terrified of being identified and possible outcome so I think people who blog about where they live are very brave, I would be frightened of someone banging on my door and being abusive. So a big thank you to all who blog, I pick up lots of tips and book recommendations. One of the best blogs DevonDreaming has now disappeared as Margaret who wrote it died,such a shame it could not have been left for people to read as their leisure. Sarah Browne.
I have only just seen this post, due to reading your Thank You post today. I have been blogging for years now, I started in 2008 (the same as you looking at your sidebar), when I opened a little gift shop and my first blog was about the day to day life of the shop. Then we changed tack and started A New Life in the Country and I had a blog of the same name.
I echo a lot of what Sue in Suffolk says, we have been part of the blogging community with quite a few others for a long time now, and comment on each others posts and share lots of the same readers and commenters. I do try to answer comments on my blog as it turns it into a bit of a community for the readers of the blog, they tend to answer each other as well as read my answers. I do allow Anonymous commenters if they leave a name at the end of the comment, the few abusive ones ... and yes they are nearly always anonymous ... get short shrift with me and the 'delete forever' button is regularly used.
Where we used to live was very recognisable, and I had quite a few of my readers call by the house, and many cups of coffee were shared on the patio in good weather. Most people were astounded to find that my 'real life' was exactly the same as shown on the blog and loved to pet the animals and point things out to me that they remembered from posts. Blogland is a wonderful community by and large and we should never let the negative Nellies spoil it for us.
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