Question for you today.
But first some background.
I read a lot of blogs.
Seriously, a lot.
That means I read a lot of blog posts.
Problem is, I don’t comment on every one. I usually don’t feel like I can add any value to the post. One of the edicts in the social media world when it comes to commenting is “don’t leave it if you aren’t adding value to the post.”
But then I think, “oh fooey.” Yes. I know. Very mature.
I just feel like people may want to know that I am reading and supporting them even if I have nothing else to say.
By the way, no one found that widget I mentioned I was looking for last weekend (in my P.S.). But that got me thinking about trying something else.
How would YOU feel if I left the following on your blog post:
“Hi, it’s Andi, I just wanted to let you know that I was here and read your post!”
Would that seem weird to you?
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Andi,
I think that is sweet, but you seem like a very busy woman with a full life and lots going on and I don’t think you should feel obligated to take the time to do that unless you are really moved by a post to do so. I think everyone understands ….
I’m not sure how I feel about it, it seems odd… but it would give the blogger a better sense of who came to visit. I know I have regular readers who are totally ‘invisible’ to me and I wonder who they are sometimes.
Like you, sometimes there is nothing I can think of to add that hasn’t already been said, so I read and leave.
I think it’s OK if you leave meaningfull comments sometimes, and/or if you don’t look spammy. It can be nice to know you’re read.
I always appreciate when you leave a comment on my blog, as I know you and we’ve interacted many times before. Could be weird from someone I don’t know at all.
I’m not sure about this. I’m with you, I read a ton of blogs. I don’t comment on all of them every time I read a post. No one could. And at ICLW time, I try to really leave a meaningful comment, not just something like, “Good luck with your upcoming cycle!” or “Wow, that’s great!” I feel like it’s almost counter-productive, like you’re just trying to get your comments in and not trying to really learn something from the person.
I think if you left a comment on every post you read, not only would it take up a ton of your time and possibly make you dread reading new posts, but it would likely eliminate the meaning of the comments you do make. That’s just my thought. I don’t think you should feel obligated to leave comments on everything. But it’s really amazing that you’re considering it!
I was here, and I appreciate your post.
I can’t speak for everyone, but I can say that I LOVE getting comments! It’s nice to know that someone has actually read your post, even if that’s all they do. Personally, a comment like yours would make me smile.
PS – I wish you could find that adorable widget you mentioned b/c I want it too!
Its almost like were engraving our initials on a tree to let everyone know we were here. I love this post and your voice Andi! Keep up the good work.
I agree that it’s better to comment when you feel inspired to to contribute something of value. Just saying “hey I read this” doesn’t add anything really but I often feel the same way. I don’t always comment but I still read the posts!
Thanks to everyone for all this great input!
I don’t think you need to comment every single time. I know that I personally notice when people DO comment and not so much when they DON’T. I mean, if I haven’t heard from someone in 6 months I might get concerned. But a few weeks? Nah. I just assume you are busy or, like me, you read blogs while you are operating on partial brain shut down.
I do think, if you really felt the need to comment, that you could just say, “Love you.” Or some other compliment.
Like, what if I came here and just commented, “Miss you” or “You rock” or “You sexy love kitten!” All good, right? And all true by the way.
I think that’s a beautiful idea! I would rather someone let me know that they read my post than not post anything at all.
I just found your blog through Midday Escapades – great to meet you
Personally, I probably comment on around 10% of posts I read. As to your question… I can only tell you how it would seem to me. I honestly doit mind if someone just wants to say hello, but the ‘copy&paste’ comments bother me. When I see the exact same comment on a lot of blogs, I wonder why. Does that help?
It wouldn’t seem weird, but it would be a little sweeter if you also said, “and I liked it!”
Hi, Andi – I feel the same way with leaving comments. Honestly, I would not mind at all if you left a ” I was here” comment on my blog. I value each and every comment. However, I know some bloggers prefer something of value. It’s all good to me.
p.s. I have not seen that widget you refer to. Blogger has a “Reactions” tool that someone can just click “cool, interesting, funny” without leaving a comment. Maybe you can find something similar?
Hi Andi. In my opinion, it’s not weird at all. Nice to know the thoughts are being read and considered, even if nothing more is being added. As per your recent post (3/8) even ‘I was here’ are supportive words that count and mean something. That being said, I will surely comment more often
If you find that widget, let us know!
I think it is a sweet idea…I mean we can see who visits through via analytics but it is very nice when you get that interaction. My favorite idea put forward is the random compliment to the blogger as well. Just my 2c.