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I do realize that I am a No Reply Blogger. But I am choosing to remain so, at least for awhile.
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Let me explain my way of blogging. ~~~~ If people come and leave a comment in my blog, I go and read/comment in their blog.
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I do not send "email replies" to all who comment in my blog. Feeling that my reciprocal reading/commenting in their blogs, is sufficient.
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Nor do I expect anyone else, to do this "email-replies"-to-all-who-comment-in-their-blog.
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And, I do not reply, in my blog comments, to the comments made on my blog. This expects people to return to a blog, for a 2nd time, to see the blogger's return comments. Who has time to do that???? Not I.
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My feeling.... If you appreciate comments on your blog, go leave a comment, on the blog's, of your commenters.
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Have you ever considered these issues?
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If so, what is your view, on them?
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Please and thank you.
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16 comments:
I agree. I would much rather have someone visit my blog in return and leave a comment than just send an email reply and never even stop by.
We all have our different methods don't we Tessa - like you I will visit blogs of people who comment on my posts but only leaving a comment if I have something to say. Unlike you I respond to comments something I have always done because I like the interaction, for me that is what blogging is about but I respect different people's choices. Love your picture and the beautiful little teapot. Take care.
I like commenting on blogs I know we'll just to let my friends know how much I appreciate their efforts. I usually don't reply to com mentors on my blog unless they specifically ask a question. Then I may send a personal email reply.
Oh Tessa, I do exactly these same things. We must think alike, my dear. And you know I've considered these issues because I did a blog post about it one time hehehe. Yes, who has time to go back to the blog and see the answer to their question? And you know I feel strongly that if we want to receive comments, then we should comment as well. You're so good about that, and I appreciate it. Loved this post, Tessa. :)
~Sheri
Oh, and that picture of the lamp and the tea cup and the book is sooooo pretty. :)
I've been thinking about this as well, still trying things around.
Amalia
xo
Why are you worried about it ?
Everyone decides how to lead his blog, so go on doing as you've always done... where is the problem, my darling ?
I love you and your blog so as you are, sweetest Tessa !
May your week be blessed with gladness and serenity,
thinking of you with so much love and gratitude,
Dany
I enjoy visiting blogs that have something worthwhile to say and show creativity and inspiration. I love reading comments from readers that enjoy my posts and leave kind comments. I respond to those comments to show respect and sincere appreciation for them. Wishing you a lovely week!
I understand your thoughts here, Tessa. I do respond on my blog to comments made out of respect for the person that left them. If they don't return until another post to see them, it's okay with me. I think we all have our own styles and I kind of patterned mine by bloggers that I love to read. Of course we can do what we wish as nothing is expected of the reader. ♥
Oh, I absolutely have thought about all these things, Tessa. I feel as long as there is some kind of conversation, and exchange, it doesn't really matter how, or where. As long as there is some thoughtful contact - and it certainly doesn't have to be every single time. People can get busy, and it's hard to visit everyone all of the time, which is why I do respond to comments on my blog because it's my way of making sure I don't miss that contact during the busy times. Also, I enjoy it, but I'm also completely fine with other people not doing so on their blogs.
I believe, (although it's different for everyone) that the nature of blogging is such that connection is important, and everyone has a way of doing what feels true to them. I always appreciate you visiting my blog, and I so enjoy our chats : ) xx
I visit and reply to comments because that's just what I like to do. I like people visiting me and leaving comments so that I can chat with them. Likewise, I enjoy visiting their blogs and leaving comments to let them know I dropped by and to say hello. I think it is a thing of "to each his own"...I don't think there is a wrong or right way to it....I'm happy either way! Love and hugs to you sweet friend!!
I do try to visit the blogs of those who leave comments. It takes a lot of time to do so and sometimes I don't always make it, but I do think it's the courteous thing to do. Everyone must decide these things for themselves. I also reply to comments, so you can imagine the hours I spend doing this -- more than the actual blogging itself. It's just the way I'm wired. No right or wrong way, in my book. xo ~ Nancy
I think the neighborly thing to do is go to their blog and leave a comment. When someone sends me and email response, it quite frankly, irritates me. there I said it! I don't reply on my site if I go to theirs I do reply to non-bloggers on my site and also send them a personal email. I have a rule if I go to someone's blog and leave 4 comments and they send me emails and never leave a comment on mine I no longer visit them. Seems like friends visit friends...so I look at it that it was not a friendship not meant to be!
I agree with you whole heartedly! I can't keep checking back and I am rarely in my other email. :) Kit
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I couldn't agree with you more Tessa. While I don't mind if someone emails me when I comment on their blogs, if that's ALL they do, it's rude, and I move on. The blog world is no different than the 'real' world. Life's too short to spend time on one way relationships.
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