tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post1886413284453832526..comments2024-03-18T11:59:18.128-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Why Should I Bother Commenting On Wordpress Blogs?Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86276110605114211142014-05-27T07:05:41.830-07:002014-05-27T07:05:41.830-07:00Phew! That's a lot of comments. :-) Morning Ar...Phew! That's a lot of comments. :-) Morning Arlee. First let me say, I just started following you on twitter. I am K_Einsel. And evidently I follow your blog. Actually have been for quite some time. I have 3 blogger blogs and 2 wordpress ones. My email inbox is always full with; Someone commented on your blog, someone replied to your comment, and someone has posted a new blog post, but all of those are all for wordpress. I never get blogger updates. Not even when someone comments on my blog, so...Maybe it's my settings? <br />Hope you have a great day. Looks like it's going to be warm again here in SoCal. And stop by my blog and say hello! http://karensdifferentcorners.wordpress.com/2014/05/24/to-prologue-or-not-to-prologue/khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02039448074178382326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31881228576663233122014-05-24T08:08:54.024-07:002014-05-24T08:08:54.024-07:00Happy belated blog blitz day, Arlee!
Funny, I had...Happy belated blog blitz day, Arlee!<br /><br />Funny, I hadn't really noticed this WordPress/Blogger dichotomy. I can sign in to WordPress and comment just fine and usually - usually - figure out how to get to a WordPress blogger's site through the comment they leave on my blog.<br /><br />The ones that bug the heck out of me are:<br />Bloggers who don't update their profiles across all platforms. I can see that you're not a Blogger, but if you have a blog on another platform, link to it on your Blogger profile so that I can find you when you comment on my blog!<br /><br />Commenters who have locked profiles or otherwise empty profiles. Who are you? You were kind enough to come by my blog. I'd like to return the favour. How do I find you?!<br /><br />Those other sites. The ones where no matter how many places you might be logged in to (Blogger, WordPress, Disqus, etc.) you STILL have to fill in your bloody name, url, email and a captcha before you can leave a comment. Come on, people, do you want visitors or not?<br /><br />:-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27482890594719139092014-05-23T18:53:40.381-07:002014-05-23T18:53:40.381-07:00Phil-- I guess I stimulated some discussion.
Mark...Phil-- I guess I stimulated some discussion.<br /><br />Mark-- Many agree with your side of the discussion.<br /><br />Hilary --I've checked on that "ownership" thing and saw no reason to be concerned. I've heard that mentioned several times over the years but I had forgotten about that issue.<br /><br />Jean -- They've been playing the Charles Barkley clips on talk radio here in L.A. I wonder what the reaction might have been if someone other than Barkley had said that. As it was I thought it was kind of funny--I mean his defense and all. Good thing one of those <i>Duck Dynasty</i> fellows hadn't made that remark.<br />Re the blogging platforms debate, I was just lifting it from other people to put into my words. Actually I no longer have much problem with WP, but I know there are some who do and some WP bloggers who are highly critical of Blogger. Not really my fight, but I took it on in order to "toss it out" to the hungry lions. It's been fun listening to the debate.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71072106582983701822014-05-23T15:10:58.158-07:002014-05-23T15:10:58.158-07:00Huh? Wow. What prompted this? Did someone hijac...Huh? Wow. What prompted this? Did someone hijack your blog? Did Charles Barkley invade your body and encourage you to say outrageous things just to get a rise out of people? (If you haven't been following the "all San Antonio women are fat" thing he's been spouting from the TNT NBA GameTime desk, I'll forgive you for not understanding what I'm talking about.)<br /><br />I prefer WordPress for blogging, but I also blog regularly on Blogger blogs. Both work very well, thank you very much. Commenting is usually pretty straight-forward on both platforms, but every once in awhile I stumble on a layout where it isn't particularly intuitive.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-88777638491932231682014-05-23T09:18:25.008-07:002014-05-23T09:18:25.008-07:00Hi Lee .. one thing Blogger bloggers need to remem...Hi Lee .. one thing Blogger bloggers need to remember that under that platform we do not own our content .. <br /><br />I learnt about this years ago - and have been intending to move to WP ever since .. just take my time over things.<br /><br />Elizabeth Spann Craig confirmed this on my latest Blog Sandwich post ... <br /><br />I still think both platforms work fine .. once we work our way round .. and we're each entitled to chose .. and we can move to another platform ... <br /><br />I have a WP account - so haven't had any hassles with commenting on WP blogs .. <br /><br />Discus is the maggots though!!!!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2643581176092790932014-05-23T04:40:47.230-07:002014-05-23T04:40:47.230-07:00Aloha Lee,
I'm late, but I ABSOLUTELY agree w...Aloha Lee,<br /><br />I'm late, but I ABSOLUTELY agree with Robin whayyyyy up there ^^^<br /><br />In my opinion, commenting on WP is *too* complicated - and to me, it doesn't matter WHY, I just wish it were easier - like Blogger :)<br /><br />Happy several days past BB day :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-542926707003661432014-05-23T03:45:27.947-07:002014-05-23T03:45:27.947-07:00Hi Arlee,
your reactions are showing, I means man...Hi Arlee, <br />your reactions are showing, I means many are responding very interestingly, good going Arlee, As I said in your today's (23.05.15 post it is really interesting to note that there is a slight change in the opinion here as well today's. Of course many do not like to post comments at wp due different comment options like DISQUS, CommenLuv etc. of course some options give you a back link to your page. that is an interesting thing to note and many on the other side like that option especially the advantage of CmmentLuv etc. give.<br />Good to read the serious and not so serious reactions. <br />Whatever it is as someone said here,if someone comment on my page surely i will make a visit and check and if it pleases me with my subjects surely i will join in and will comment back. I don't mind if they visit again or not. that is the policy i use at my commenting method.<br />Good going Arlee.<br />Have a happy and blessed weekend<br />Best Regard<br />~PhilipPhilip Verghese 'Ariel'https://www.blogger.com/profile/16981252465465661710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40981929848435480612014-05-22T22:00:47.373-07:002014-05-22T22:00:47.373-07:00Debra -- Just keep commenting. I think it usually...Debra -- Just keep commenting. I think it usually gets easier. And drop by here again sometimes.<br /><br />Debbie --A to Z started with a dare. I've found the dare to be a tactic that gets action. Yes, write a post. This is the sort of topic bloggers need to hear about.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62599281416128015542014-05-22T20:44:54.586-07:002014-05-22T20:44:54.586-07:00LMAO!! Too funny, Mr. Arlee Bird! ☺ I just saw t...LMAO!! Too funny, Mr. Arlee Bird! ☺ I just saw this on my Twitter feed and had to respond. (BTW, clever ruse - daring people to comment!) I use self-hosted Wordpress.org, which has even more embellishments than the free Wordpress.com. During the recent AtoZ Challenge, several people from Blogger, including you, seemed to have trouble commenting on MY site. Many of my friends in the Blogosphere do use the Blogger platform, so I took it upon myself to set up a Google account and a one page Blogspot blog which has an RSS feed to my blog posts on Wordpress and includes all of my social networking links. I just use that account when commenting and it works like a charm. People don't have to go to that extent - just having a Google account should suffice, yes? You know what? When I have the time, I'm going to write an article about this very issue. Thanks for the inspiration! <br />Cheers!Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46740601488645836562014-05-22T19:38:48.229-07:002014-05-22T19:38:48.229-07:00You've given me a good chuckle. I read more th...You've given me a good chuckle. I read more than I comment, but I do find that I have trouble with leaving comments on some blogs that are NOT WP. I don't know what to think about that. Is it me? Or is it more insidious than that--I don't know. But I just had to stop by and at least say hello. You do keep it stimulating! Debrahttp://www.breathelighter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71148483346679060962014-05-22T16:46:35.387-07:002014-05-22T16:46:35.387-07:00Jemima-- If all Wordpress bloggers took the step y...Jemima-- If all Wordpress bloggers took the step you did then they could comment more easily on Blogger sites. You're proof that it can be done and I'm glad you did it.<br /><br />Marci-- How kind of you to flatter me like that. I enjoyed the posts I read on your site and I'm now subscribed to follow your blog.<br /><br />Sonia -- You should go ahead and do that post. You can link to my post. Funny about how you mostly comment on Blogger blogs--it must not be all that difficult for you.<br /><br />Lee<br /><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82892763550613553382014-05-22T15:49:38.643-07:002014-05-22T15:49:38.643-07:00OMG!!! And I was just going to do a post about the...OMG!!! And I was just going to do a post about the sheer difficulty of commenting on blogger blogs. <br /><br />And having said that, most of the bloggers I follow regularly are on blogger. LOL Which is strange, because commenting on wordpress blogs is so much easier for me because of the wordpress reader.Sonia Lalhttp://storytreasury.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44224725124139672212014-05-22T09:52:55.537-07:002014-05-22T09:52:55.537-07:00Oooohhh, the gauntlet has been thrown down! I'...Oooohhh, the gauntlet has been thrown down! I'm a WordPress blogger and am NOT afraid to comment on Blogger blogs! Take that! In fact, I used to have a Blogger blog, but switched it to WordPress and now my blog is even more awesome than ever! So there! And if you don't believe me, you'll just have to come over and visit, if you dare. In fact, I challenge to to follow my blog. Please. Because I'd really like more followers. And also because you're amazing. Thank you Arlee!!! :D<br /><br />Cheers, marci from fuzzyundertones.com Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15201381687493926781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91534802578322738782014-05-22T04:05:19.632-07:002014-05-22T04:05:19.632-07:00I had no idea that Bloggers didn't like Wordpr...I had no idea that Bloggers didn't like Wordpressers or vice versa. Can you tell I'm a Wordpresser? I'm logged in with my Blogger account for easier commenting on Blogger blogs, just like you suggested a couple of years ago, Lee :)<br /><br />I have 2 (well, 5 but you don't want to know about the others) WP sites and one Blogspot site. They both have their good points and bad points. Mostly different ones :)<br /><br /><a href="http://jemimapett.com" rel="nofollow">Jemima</a>Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12738983617974068872014-05-21T22:48:19.596-07:002014-05-21T22:48:19.596-07:00Carrie-Anne-- I see what you're saying. Thank ...Carrie-Anne-- I see what you're saying. Thank goodness all blogs don't look exactly alike. I'm not a big fan of the light print on a dark page though.<br /><br />Leopard-- Glad to see you're still checking my stuff out now and then. If you have something to say I'm always glad to hear it.<br /><br />Blanca -- Funny how that works. These kinds of posts tend to generate comment activity. I guess bloggers like to read about blogging issues.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21097559421934553172014-05-21T20:09:42.676-07:002014-05-21T20:09:42.676-07:00Wow, I didn't even know there was a blogspot v...Wow, I didn't even know there was a blogspot vs. wordpress controversy. But what a great way to get a lot of people to post on your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16101296540077561341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86695921126076271712014-05-21T15:34:37.784-07:002014-05-21T15:34:37.784-07:00I'm still here, Arlee. I may not comment much,...I'm still here, Arlee. I may not comment much, but this WP blogger still reads what you post. Nanu Nanu ;-)le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76333280274202734462014-05-21T09:39:25.387-07:002014-05-21T09:39:25.387-07:00I just liked the look of WordPress more when I los...I just liked the look of WordPress more when I lost my old Angelfire site and needed a new place to write on the Internet. It just seems cleaner physically, with less potential for an ultra-crowded sidebar teeming with flash, endless graphics, and other things. (I'm talking like 20-30+ items on the sidebar, not the normal amount of things on your sidebar.) I also like how more text fits in the blog area, with more words per line in most templates. It just fit who I am as a serious intellectual.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20932921276071347052014-05-21T08:49:14.568-07:002014-05-21T08:49:14.568-07:00J Lenni -- It's good if the community helps, b...J Lenni -- It's good if the community helps, but they need to make it easy for newbies.<br /><br />Cathy -- I try my darndest to please everybody, but in the end I'm the one who ends up on the short side. Maybe some Randian self-interest might be the best road to take.<br /><br />Elizabeth -- Yay! I'm pleased to see so many Wordpressers meet my challenge.<br /><br />Southpaw --- The color gives you a glow.<br /><br />HJ-- I try to entertain as well as provide thought food to go along with coffee.<br /><br />Lee<br /><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41858519340467604292014-05-21T08:28:53.763-07:002014-05-21T08:28:53.763-07:00Wa ha ha ha! And you got me mid slurp of coffee as...Wa ha ha ha! And you got me mid slurp of coffee as well. Glad no one was around to see that one. But titter I did. Seriously (just for a fraction of a second) you make a very good point about the WP/blogger basic incompatibility though... Like you, I have struggled on and found a way... Oh, and happy BLITZ day! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929300095294762835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24358872085342547762014-05-21T08:04:46.187-07:002014-05-21T08:04:46.187-07:00Aw shucks, now I'm blushing.Aw shucks, now I'm blushing.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72520429350237158802014-05-21T07:20:55.669-07:002014-05-21T07:20:55.669-07:00I took your challenge!
I just comment wherever I...I took your challenge! <br /><br />I just comment wherever I go, whether weenies like it or not. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42429377826258608012014-05-21T05:25:34.913-07:002014-05-21T05:25:34.913-07:00Hello Lee
Well, having finished all the popcorn in...Hello Lee<br />Well, having finished all the popcorn in my box I think I'd better say something. <br /><br />Thanks for today's laugh!<br /><br />Now with regard to the blogger/wordpress comparison just remember you cant please all the people all of the time - only some of the people some of the time.<br /><br />Take care<br />CathyCathyhttp://cranethie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21118641296215060802014-05-21T02:05:13.686-07:002014-05-21T02:05:13.686-07:00Happy Blitz day.
I started out in yet another blo...Happy Blitz day.<br /><br />I started out in yet another blog platform, which stopped existing last month. (Screwing up my blog-life during the precious A to Z!) They said the migration to wordpress would be easy. They said. <br /><br />Maybe there's something to this "community," maybe not. I don't know. Fellow wordpress users do seem to light up a little icon on the blog dashboard. Maybe that is why the comments go more often to other wordpressers? I don't know. I'm still new here in the WP land. Living in the help forums where people speak in a magic code that they all learned from some wizard. <br /><br />What's worse- being a squib or being a muggle that accidentally attended Hogwarts? J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-17062857917716620872014-05-21T01:04:32.471-07:002014-05-21T01:04:32.471-07:00Creepy-- Did we say the same thing?
LG -- I try l...Creepy-- Did we say the same thing?<br /><br />LG -- I try laugh as often as I can. There's plenty out there to make us want to cry.<br /><br />Walkersville-- This Bloglovin' sounds good. Maybe we should all be on it.<br /><br />Keith-- Everything is getting so complicated it seems.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com