Who reads blogs now?
I have noticed lately that a lot of people go to the trouble of writing blogs,very good ones as well.
I also notice that very few comment on them,so does that mean people aren’t reading blogs now.
Does it mean people rather not have them ,or want different kind of blogs?
Just my mind wondering things, Mac xxxx
I love all the blogs mac, read all however do not always comment. Lots of posts in groups with no comments too. Maybe a lot of members just come in to go to the chat rooms. It does take a bit of time to read everything and comment. I do appreciate our bloggers and hope they continue. xxx
I read ALL blogs. No I don’t always comment. I only comment on those that I have a comment to make on, but I strongly suspect that the blogs are read by far more than the comments made on them would indicate.
If I have something to say then Blogs is the place that I say it. I think it is the same with others.
Yes way I always enjoy your blogs and comments …think your right too ,lots do read them and not make a comment ……mac xxxx
read your blogs way, enjoy and usually reply ,keep them coming .ty x
Opps put you comment skip in the wrong place,now how did I manage to do that lololol Mac
lol xxx
Yes I know you do skip the best commenter and group person on the site xxxx mac
I always read the blogs in the morning Macca,while I,m noshin me oats and drinkin me tea….Time that,s done I gotta scrub me fangs and go to work.
Well……Thats my excuse for not commenting very often…lol.
Good on you cap glad you explained that to me …..mac
LOL Capp. Well put, you ole cobber!
I think it would be nice if there was a ‘like’ feature attached to the blogs like there is with the updates and group postings. One could at least acknowledge the post and the author even if one didn’t care to leave a comment. Just a thought . . .
well maybe an idea…. ROB you reading this … saves me emailing you lololo thanks normijs mac
i think thats a great idea normijs.
Yup, good idea, As the Blog are public I’ve now added the ‘Like’ functionality to all Blog post. The idea… If you like a Blog Post then you can ‘Like’ it across the popular social networks. Which in turn should encourage more readership and people joining SC. Win WIn 🙂
Thank you Rob, you rock 🙂
Yes, I agree Normij, it would be nice to have a “like” feature so that we bloggers don’t feel why bother if nobody seems to be reading them
thanks wanda for your blogs i know i am as guilty as the next person for not always commenting mac xxxxxx
Thnx Mac. Much appreciated
yes Normaj good idea .
shall see what can be organised with the boss lani ……mac
you refer to some good blogs. i would love to find some. do you have any suggestions?
joe of course there are loads of good blogs … try some of mine lololo or go to peoples profiles see posts try them……no just scroll through i am sure you can find some …mac xxx
I sort of feel the same way, Joe. I go to read blogs thinking some one has written something of interest, but mostly the things I see are copies of other peoples works, ideas, poetry etc, and very few original pieces. Now, I’m not against reading any of that, but I would like it separated from blogs. I would love to read blogs written by our members. I’d like to know what’s on their minds.
Well lo I always write my own nonsense will try to write more …..mac xxxx
and I love your own nonsense, mac. xxxx
love your blogs mac xxx
i’ve always thought blogs were kind of like a diary..people writing about themselves..but that idea was shot down awhile ago..so i do copy and paste writings i find interesting..if you can’t beat ’em join them..lol
My preference has always been that blogs would be blogs, written for, and by our members, but I am just one voice.
Obviously, I agree…so that’s 2 voices.
Ok i have to admit I am one of the guilty ones that does not always comment,but i do read them all every morning when i log on and i do appreciate all of you that takes the time to write something….please dont stop blogging…there are some of us that can write and some of us that read….i pledge to do better….and i also agree about having a like button…sounds like a great idea…
Oh mss glad you enjoy them hope my post will get people to just say like then if Rob puts it in…..sending email now mac xxx
That would be great if Rob could do that. Please, pretty please,Rob. With sugar on top
I read most blogs when I log on which is often , I love reading them , I think it would be almost impossible to comment on everything that’s posted here ,it would become kind of robotic and lose its value I think .
I comment on postings either here or in groups if I think that my comment would make a contribution to the blogger or other readers . Or if the blog has touched or impacted me in some way …
Thanks nmod I see your comments and love all your blogs too Mac xx
I really like the idea of being able to ‘like’ a blog, that way the writer does know that people are reading their efforts and most people seem to put a lot of time and effort into what they write..a nice way to give a simple acknowledgement .
Cat think its good idea too Thanks Mac xxxx
i read the blogs macathy while eating the desserts susieda makes hee hee!
I know you do jcb as you often tell me ” get back in my hidyhole” Mac Lololo
I always read all the blogs…and if I am off line for a few days, because I am away from home, I catch up. No I dont always comment, though sometimes I do. I think a ‘like’ option, or even a ‘read’ option who be a great idea, because lets face it, its not always possible to actually like what you are reading, But thank you all you bloggers, I would miss your writings very much if they were not here xxxxxxxxx
Thanks Annie glad you enjoy the blogs as do I….and I for one don’t always comment but try to. Mac xxx
I agree with the suggestions offered here. I, as a blogger, don’t always know if my efforts are of any value or not. It gets frustrating at times. But I have to admit that I don’t always comment either. Part of my reason is my inability to maintain a network connection. A “like” button would help me greatly.
Love, Jackie xxxx
Your efforts are of value Jackie as are every blogger,I wrote this post to see if blogs are read and I am very pleased to see people read and want them …..so keep on blogging bloggers Xxxxx mac
I read them and do comment on most of em …always have cos i feel you should ..but yes i think a ‘like’ button or something would be good…cos sometimes you dont always have time to do a comment…:)
I know you do pollie always a good commenter Xxxxx mac
Yup, good idea, As the Blog are public I’ve now added the ‘Like’ functionality to all Blog post. The idea… If you like a Blog Post then you can ‘Like’ it across the popular social networks. Which in turn should encourage more readership and people joining SC. Win WIn
Good on you Rob glad I help you in my blogs hehehehe Mac xxxx
Good one Rob, thank you xxx
Yes the like button is a good idea . Any blog that is posted on here can be shared with any other social network like FB etc
Need to explain this to me gran hehehe Once again for the computer impaired macathy ??? Mac xxxx
Lol Mac just saying anything anyone posts anywhere on here or any site can be copied and pasted to use how they wish . I hope everyone that has posted blogs will keep up the good work . Lots if people I am sure enjoy the blogs weather they are written by themselves or by someone else. I want to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone one of the bloggers for taking the time to posts things for my enjoyment . And also apologies that I don’t always comment. Xxx
Lol Mac just saying anything anyone posts anywhere on here or any site can be copied and pasted to use how they wish . I hope everyone that has posted blogs will keep up the good work . Lots of people I am sure enjoy the blogs weather they are written by themselves or by someone else. I want to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone one of the bloggers for taking the time to posts things for my enjoyment . And also apologies that I don’t always comment. Xxx
Oops sorry for double post I am on my mobile phone and tried to correct spelling that my phone auto corrected but it put the wrong word and then posted it twice lol
gran thanks for explaniation ,,you got my gremlin in your phone too mac xxx
Mac I love reading blogs and I do comment, mostly on those that touch me. Please chatters keep blogging. I don’t care who writes them. I mainly post blogs that I think will interest or give a laugh.
xoxox