tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post1040353580591834981..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Let's Go to a Party!Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59221748902334011972015-02-23T11:18:52.048-08:002015-02-23T11:18:52.048-08:00I'm trying out the Gmail approach. Thanks for ...I'm trying out the Gmail approach. Thanks for the suggestion. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64082683130396675032015-02-23T10:40:23.362-08:002015-02-23T10:40:23.362-08:00You are correct about the emails from the "No...You are correct about the emails from the "Notify Me' function. I don't really notice it too much as I use a g-mail account specifically for the email notifications and G-mail clusters the comments so I can easily scan through them without getting an overload of single emails. When I'm satisfied that I've either gotten a reply to a comment or none will be coming then I'll sometime unsubscribe from the notifications. Usually though the emails just stop because there is no longer activity in that comment section. <br /><br />I avoid notifications on my AOL account because they don't get clustered like on G-mail. The exception is for the Wordpress blogs. If the email activity becomes too great without any indication that my comment will be responded to I'll just delete them without reading or I'll unsubscribe. Normally it doesn't matter since the comment activity ends pretty quickly on most posts.<br /><br />I liked both of the versions of "Slip Inside This House" but my preference was also Primal Scream which ended up being the winner.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57879735305641232232015-02-23T10:26:06.748-08:002015-02-23T10:26:06.748-08:00I listened and while neither is particularly appea...I listened and while neither is particularly appealing to me, the Primal Scream one is definitely preferable. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3040849484183187142015-02-23T10:15:31.154-08:002015-02-23T10:15:31.154-08:00The trouble with that "notify me" option...The trouble with that "notify me" option is, you get emails about <i>all</i> comments, don't you? That's just too many emails! Or am I wrong about that? I'll try it and see. ☺ As for genres, I am open to some, but others (like the ones I mentioned) that offend my ears - not so much. (That said, I will check out your selections and render my opinion.) Country for instance, has taken on a more "Southern Rock" vibe and I do like that. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11803907433380185702015-02-23T09:24:06.349-08:002015-02-23T09:24:06.349-08:00There is the "Notify me" option to check...There is the "Notify me" option to check if you want to follow up on a possible conversation. I always check the box, but usually not much comes of it.<br /><br />I have been trying to open minds with my Battle of the Bands post. Some the music often perceived in a negative way by many of us sometimes does have something good to offer. I like to explore different genres.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21569674520407031982015-02-23T09:20:46.734-08:002015-02-23T09:20:46.734-08:00Taking longer might mean you're thinking more ...Taking longer might mean you're thinking more about what is said and think that could be a good sign. Though it could also mean you're becoming a slow distracted reader like I am and that's kind of a bad thing. <br /><br />Some people like me have the "reaction" boxes but I don't know that many people even notice those. I usually forget about them.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43049253171673197372015-02-23T09:12:46.231-08:002015-02-23T09:12:46.231-08:00That's a typical commenting party in the Blogo...That's a typical commenting party in the Blogosphere, all right. I get the "drive-by comments" issue and try not to do that, but sometimes, there's just not enough time to go back, or I forget where I've been. ☺ (This is why I love the premium features of Wordpress - one of them notifies you if your comment has received a reply.) In the physical world, I find large parties rather boring and prefer the small, more intimate variety, with a few good friends.<br />I've not checked out your "Battle of the Bands" feature yet, Lee (Sundays are mostly spent offline), but in regards to using music genres, if it's one I don't like - such as techno/electronica or rap, then I'm not likely to listen to it. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86838099104341118712015-02-23T01:57:00.905-08:002015-02-23T01:57:00.905-08:00I hope that I never come off as someone who leaves...I hope that I never come off as someone who leaves "drive-by comments." For some reason, I've been taking longer to read blogs than I used to, so I often fall behind. I wish we had a "like" button to help speed up the process during A to Z.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-4133013155198427442015-02-22T15:51:05.420-08:002015-02-22T15:51:05.420-08:00Yes, I wish you would have joined in the last Batt...Yes, I wish you would have joined in the last Battle vote. I needed more support on that one.<br /><br />It's nice to receive comments from visitors to my own blog so I like to return that favor to others.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10829909965987361382015-02-22T13:44:47.150-08:002015-02-22T13:44:47.150-08:00Well, I wish I'd caught that round. Growing up...Well, I wish I'd caught that round. Growing up in Britain in the 90s, Primal Scream and the Shamen were pretty huge bands and take me back to a more carefree time!<br /><br />I think that party happens every day in the blogosphere. I like to check in, but I have to admit to not often getting involved in conversations via comments. Leaving a thoughtful comment shows you have engaged with and taken something from the post, though.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9632019648482732802015-02-22T12:45:27.818-08:002015-02-22T12:45:27.818-08:00Preferences abound, but education can expand horiz...Preferences abound, but education can expand horizons. I've been trying to open up new inroads to music that some might not have known much about previously. I hope that sometimes I make visitors think a bit.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63681812000073729782015-02-22T12:43:39.408-08:002015-02-22T12:43:39.408-08:00Can you believe that April is just a few short wee...Can you believe that April is just a few short weeks away!<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25879236957170972342015-02-22T12:42:05.753-08:002015-02-22T12:42:05.753-08:00Maybe next time you think you don't have anyth...Maybe next time you think you don't have anything to say then just say anything. It can be off the wall even. Test to see if the blogger is even paying attention to their comments since sometimes I think there are bloggers who pay no attention to the comments they receive.<br /><br />I too very rarely leave a site that I'm visiting without coming up with something. Though there have been a few occasions where I was either too embarrassed or too stunned by what I'd read to say anything so I just quietly sneak away and hope nobody noticed that I was there.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36029544454909921532015-02-22T12:27:27.794-08:002015-02-22T12:27:27.794-08:00I'm not a party girl myself. Everyone has thei...I'm not a party girl myself. Everyone has their own brand of music that they like.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43870615765674359532015-02-22T11:27:04.059-08:002015-02-22T11:27:04.059-08:00Well, that party sounds like one I've been to ...Well, that party sounds like one I've been to before! I still haven't decided on a A-Z theme...I really need to get my butt in gear!TheCyborgMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566379902847952987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19296480125498130622015-02-22T07:37:36.479-08:002015-02-22T07:37:36.479-08:00I was one of those that said their don't like ...I was one of those that said their don't like electro music, but I really don't think that affected my decision. I don't like the genre in generally, but I love Cars by Gary Numan and a few others. So I didn't go in with a preconcieved option, just wasn't all that for me!<br />Parties - IRL I'm the person standing by the wall, always have been. Blogging I always try to leave a comment, even if it's just a 'hi!'. Occasionally I can find absolutely nothing to say - not an easy feat for me - so move on, but that's the exception rather than the norm.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210964582774377295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61852030860171158952015-02-22T06:49:20.238-08:002015-02-22T06:49:20.238-08:00I don't often go to a blog with hundreds of co...I don't often go to a blog with hundreds of comments and frequently if I do, I can't figure out how to leave a comment anyway. But if the blogger is someone whom I regularly visit and where I typically leave comments I will say something as a rule to let the blogger know I too stopped by.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69280810100971407062015-02-22T06:31:50.734-08:002015-02-22T06:31:50.734-08:00Not a big fan of big parties, especially when I do...Not a big fan of big parties, especially when I don't know anyone. Taking your metaphor a step further...I admit to being reluctant to say anything when I go to a well-known and/or exceedingly popular blog that typically has hundreds of comments. Any comment I might make is likely to get lost in the crowd - unless I am very clever and witty. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43847839104466846402015-02-21T18:31:18.084-08:002015-02-21T18:31:18.084-08:00You got the metaphor and you are not the only one....You got the metaphor and you are not the only one. "We're all bozos on this bus" to quote Firesign Theater. <br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7057521525457868552015-02-21T17:22:10.246-08:002015-02-21T17:22:10.246-08:00I can pretend to be comfortable just about anywher...I can pretend to be comfortable just about anywhere. Does that help? Honestly, I don't particularly enjoy screaming to be heard so places with brain-rattling music or a million shrieking party people aren't my scene.<br /><br />Although, now that I think about your description, some of it sounds like blogging. Most people walk up to you (check out your blog), you tell them something (your post), they'd respond (comment and leave or just leave), and they'd never come back. Then again, maybe that only happens to me... the networking bozo.Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25336152526381504802015-02-21T15:26:46.818-08:002015-02-21T15:26:46.818-08:00I hope you continue with the BOTB posts as each pa...I hope you continue with the BOTB posts as each participant has something interesting to contribute whether it be musical knowledge or just the songs. It all has value to me. <br /><br />And there are some like you who I know gives the songs a chance and evaluates them according to which is best and not how bad a genre is. I mostly get miffed by those who don't give the songs a chance dismissing them with a comment about not liking a genre or never having heard of the song or group. To me BOTB is an evaluation of preference and not popularity. Everyone is equipped to provide an analysis from the standpoint of what they know and what they like.<br /><br />As far as blog commenting in general, I just think it's a bit strange or perhaps uncreative to pop in and not say much of any substance or not even say anything. I take pride in my visits to a blog and attempt to say something that indicates that there was some thought involved in my visiting experience and what my comment is. I don't see too many vacuous comments on my site anymore, but looking at others I see an abundance of "Nice post" or whatever. That's certainly okay--better than nothing--but I'd hate to think of myself as a writer or a thinker and just leave terse tidbits of repetition.<br /><br />I get mostly fine comments though and I'm happy to have the visitors that I get here.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21838244869253310042015-02-21T14:10:46.507-08:002015-02-21T14:10:46.507-08:00Some one said..."hit and run comments".....Some one said..."hit and run comments"... another said, "drive by comments."<br />Lately I find myself in a dilemma. I have two bog-hop commitments that occur simultaneously, every weekend. It is unfortunate that I failed to realize this. It becomes one reason I sacrifice comment content in order to complete my commitments within a timely manner.<br /><br />I also take note of other bloggers' patterns of response. When there is consistently no acknowledgement to comments from myself, or from others, I tend to think the blogger might have more going on. At times there is information contained within their post that pre-explains an issue the blogger is having. So I am not inclined to leave a comment I might otherwise have left. I see it as a courtesy to the blogger.<br /><br />As a BOTB participant now for four battles, it dawns on me the things I lack to have more success with it. Success, in terms of saving time, by pre-knowing what genre, or having musical knowledge others have. I simply hear the songs presented, and chose the one I like, period. I'd prefer leaving the analytical aspects to those who have the knowledge. And yet that is a prime component of BOTB, which I failed to understand. I am challenged to continue, and will make that decision within the next couple of days. I take commitments to blog-hops seriously.<br /><br />Lee, I loved your battle. I can count on you to tell me what it is I'm listening to. You've lots of artist tidbits that make it all the more interesting. THAT is BOTB! That said, I do not allow anyone's definitions or "genre naming" to influence my vote. It is always going to be: what song version I like. In this particular battle I chose how the music background-ed those lyrics. I had fun. Thank you for allowing this rather long response. I always return to see if there's word from you, as well as from others I leave a comment with. Enjoy your week, sir. (smile).Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62013658423900715332015-02-21T12:55:40.776-08:002015-02-21T12:55:40.776-08:00You did get the metaphor correct, Tamara. I didn&...You did get the metaphor correct, Tamara. I didn't want to make it any more blatant as I wanted to see who would make the connection. Actually there was originally more to the post but I deleted it to maintain the simple metaphor. So, yes the metaphor you see is the one I intended and if some people took it literally then that is probably a good thing.<br /><br />I'm with you on small groups preferable to big parties.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43626555864490030522015-02-21T12:51:28.960-08:002015-02-21T12:51:28.960-08:00With the party stuff, I was expecting your paragra...With the party stuff, I was expecting your paragraph to be a lead-in to a wise metaphor comparing blogging with going to a never-ending party (the web). I guess I'm seeing metaphors where there are none. I used to think going to the dentist would be preferable to going to a party, but I'm a little better these days. Still, spending time with a small group of people I know well is preferrable.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31421415850425670032015-02-20T21:40:55.450-08:002015-02-20T21:40:55.450-08:00But what if the party were a metaphorical one?
Le...But what if the party were a metaphorical one?<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com