tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post6768432555915740294..comments2024-03-18T11:59:18.128-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Empty PageArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15649296167114677432012-02-08T06:42:34.960-08:002012-02-08T06:42:34.960-08:00I pretty much like the same things in a blog as yo...I pretty much like the same things in a blog as you do Lee. I also am drawn to the personality of the blogger.<br /><br />I enjoy you're blog because it is eclectic and you cover a variety of interesting topics. I particularly enjoy stories about your life.<br /><br />I also enjoy your dream blog, as it is very different and thought provoking.<br /><br />Can't say this blog has any negatives. For me, I'm not much into the blogging challenge, as I just don't have the time, but it works beautifully for many other folks.Paula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65927636788694974842012-02-07T21:42:02.697-08:002012-02-07T21:42:02.697-08:00Susan -- When I find one of those densely packed w...Susan -- When I find one of those densely packed with words huge paragraph block pages I will sometimes tell the blogger how difficult it is to read their page. I've never gotten a response from these comments, but I don't continue to visit those blogs either if they stay that way.<br /><br />Naila -- Glad to have been 101--that's a cool number. Rants can be fun unless they are downright vicious or rude.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77872639979348110112012-02-07T21:37:35.747-08:002012-02-07T21:37:35.747-08:00I have an eclectic taste in what I like to read. I...I have an eclectic taste in what I like to read. I like friendliness and fairness. I will tolerate a rant on occasion but most times do not prefer the negative.<br /><br />I am just getting to know you so I can't speak about your blog too much except that the A-Z I think will be fantastic!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by and being my 101st today. I am truly grateful!<br /><br />~Naila Moon<br /><br />http://yaknowstuff.blogspot.com/Michelle aka Naila Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14085797149191658262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53373513142052822652012-02-07T16:24:50.077-08:002012-02-07T16:24:50.077-08:00I'd say that I am on your page, quite literall...I'd say that I am on your page, quite literally. If the blog I am trying to read is dense with small hard to read font, then I don't finish reading it.<br />If the blog is 'high level language' I don't read it. If the blog uses objective language, I don't read it. If there is a lack of sincerity and commitment to the idea, then I don't read it.<br />Basically, what you said.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82638845819983653852012-02-07T14:17:47.287-08:002012-02-07T14:17:47.287-08:00D.G. -- That's my checklist. I put more photos...D.G. -- That's my checklist. I put more photos than I used to--I used to not put any, at least not very often.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86180486306189874182012-02-07T14:16:13.284-08:002012-02-07T14:16:13.284-08:00Maurice - I wouldn't say you violate any of th...Maurice - I wouldn't say you violate any of these. I think your blog is one where anyone could feel comfortable.<br /><br />Karen -- I often feel funny, but not in a humorous way. Seriously, though we don't have to keep people rolling in the aisles with every post and don't even have to be entertaining. Honesty and sincerity it the most important thing. If we don't maintain those standards people will eventually catch on and be less likely to visit.<br /><br />Gary --Variety is the salt of the earth or whatever it is. I can't read the same kind of blogs all the time anymore than I could write about the same stuff in every post. I'm like a little kid--short attention span and a continuous need to be titillated. For me education counts as titillation.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13218384900630682192012-02-07T14:09:20.903-08:002012-02-07T14:09:20.903-08:00What blogs catch my eye?
- blogger provides inte...What blogs catch my eye? <br />- blogger provides interesting content and/or-images<br /><br />-site not too cluttered; site holds some interest for me (e.g. writing, subject matter, reviews)<br /> <br />-blogger is friendly, replies to those commenting. It's like saying Hi!<br /><br />-promotion expected on author sites but subtle works better<br /><br />-tolerance<br /><br />Diversity keeps it interesting. <br />I think your blog is fine, Lee. Maybe a few more photos?D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80574497564961212392012-02-07T14:00:08.317-08:002012-02-07T14:00:08.317-08:00Hey Lee,
I look for variety in blogs. If one can ...Hey Lee,<br />I look for variety in blogs. If one can do an assortment of genres, then they have my attention. Even though you do not have the thrill of me frequenting your incredibly popular blog, I appreciate that you are one who likes to try out different styles of writing And very clever, asking a question at the end of your article to hopefully illicit a comment from your growing legion of adoring fans.<br />I also appreciate that you take my satirical outlook at the A to Z thingy ma jiggy, with good nature. <br />Take care and happy blogging.<br />In kindness and a bonus letter 'Zed' or I guess you might say, 'Zee', your way, Gary over at his shy, humble, unassuming and non self-promoting site....klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44218291795161397582012-02-07T10:54:10.803-08:002012-02-07T10:54:10.803-08:00This is always a tough question for me. Some peopl...This is always a tough question for me. Some people say they like reading my blog because I'm funny. But what about the days when I'm not feeling funny?<br /><br />And then I remember that I should just be writing for me, and if anyone else gets anything from it then I should be glad for them or worried.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20489880953881583762012-02-07T10:19:31.662-08:002012-02-07T10:19:31.662-08:00Cool guidelines. Pretty sure I violate at least tw...Cool guidelines. Pretty sure I violate at least two of these. :)Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-29761627402544054472012-02-07T07:58:30.727-08:002012-02-07T07:58:30.727-08:00SouthPaw -- New slogan: "Let's make the b...SouthPaw -- New slogan: "Let's make the blogosphere a friendly place".<br /><br />Dezmond -- Thank you for those kind words. I agree with your assessment about making a blog readable and friendly.<br /><br />TF -- Shared experiences can be good when we can't have the experiences ourselves. Learning is a good thing too.<br /><br />Stephen Tremp -- I'm always a bit afraid to start messing with my page. Last couple times I did that I got bogged down in trying to fix what I did. Maybe I'll experiment after April, but I can't afford the time now. I need to get more comfortable with the tech stuff.<br /><br />Julie --I with you on all accounts. Short posts during April are important. For that matter, learning to express oneself concisely is a good thing.<br /><br />Tracy Jo-- Why, thank you! I think the same way. <br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51222483774552483182012-02-07T05:08:31.495-08:002012-02-07T05:08:31.495-08:00The blogs I am attracted to are simple, smart, inf...The blogs I am attracted to are simple, smart, informative and funny. Which basically describes yours. :-) I love it when someone's personality comes through and you can feel the emotions.Tracy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578915029993861396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23927757435079456642012-02-07T02:15:05.489-08:002012-02-07T02:15:05.489-08:00I enjoy blogs that make me laugh, cry or say "...I enjoy blogs that make me laugh, cry or say "Why didn't I think of that!" Some blogs may start out slow and then really grow on you. I also like a little "quirkiness" thrown into the mix! For A to Z, the shortest posts are the easiest ones to follow regularly. JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70152940353004430472012-02-06T19:56:10.104-08:002012-02-06T19:56:10.104-08:00I think you should experiment. With new background...I think you should experiment. With new backgrounds, that is. Try different ones. Maybe open up a second column and mix and match your side stuff. Change is good. I tried a new background for the A to Z Challenge on January 30th. Bold. Daring. Kinda strange. So I changed it back. But I'll probably use it again during the challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57721046523639809782012-02-06T17:12:46.282-08:002012-02-06T17:12:46.282-08:00I love discovering new things on blog - learning n...I love discovering new things on blog - learning new things. I'm particularly fond of blogs talking about writing conferences they attend and what they've learnt there.. being in Australia means I miss on many of them in the US.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86094363563359246872012-02-06T15:45:57.011-08:002012-02-06T15:45:57.011-08:00you know, when it comes to simplicity, which I als...you know, when it comes to simplicity, which I also love like you do, Lee, you can usually judge how good a writer someone is based on how simple it is for him to write a simple post but to make it concise, informative and easy to read. At least 80% of the blogs belonging to writers don't have that. And I always wonder if they can't write an interesting, simple, concise and meaningful with a topic and point, how can they hope to write a whole book? <br />You're not in those 80% Lee :) And you know I love friendliness at sites too!DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-61018279807151150252012-02-06T14:53:07.568-08:002012-02-06T14:53:07.568-08:00I pretty much like what you said.
-content, inform...I pretty much like what you said.<br />-content, inform or entertain<br />-style, easy to read the content and the visual appeal of the blog<br />-the friendlyness <br /><br />These are things I love to find in a blog (and hope to attain in my own).Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24092343105059962002012-02-06T13:40:57.288-08:002012-02-06T13:40:57.288-08:00Anna -- I agree that the community is a big plus f...Anna -- I agree that the community is a big plus factor in blogging. It's a good way to network.<br /><br />Bridget --Part of the joy in discovering a "new" blog is introducing it to the other members of my blogging community.<br /><br />Susan -- I'm with you on that, Susan. I don't like to write or read about the same things all of the time. Surprises can be fun.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72765413138424541892012-02-06T12:57:33.681-08:002012-02-06T12:57:33.681-08:00I'm an eclectic reader and blogger, and follow...I'm an eclectic reader and blogger, and follow a diverse bunch of blogs. As diverse as they may be, though, they have something important in common: they foster a sense of community and connection. My favorite blogs are filled with intelligence, humor, and inspiration, all delivered with a personal touch, and that's the same sort of thing I strive for with my own blog. <br /><br />Only things that really turn me off in a blog are too much negativity and too many ultra-long ultra-dry I-might-as-well-read-this-in-an-encyclopedia kinda posts.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37182310794570920532012-02-06T12:15:59.246-08:002012-02-06T12:15:59.246-08:00It's so nice to find familiar faces on the cam...It's so nice to find familiar faces on the campaign, even if we are all doing this to look for new readers. I like a blog that captures my attention, but like you, that can come from a variety of topics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81020148174676620802012-02-06T11:40:03.978-08:002012-02-06T11:40:03.978-08:00As a fairly new blogger I've been asking mysel...As a fairly new blogger I've been asking myself the same questions quite a lot recently and I agree with what you have said. What I've learnt is to write about what I enjoy - dreams, movies, learning and the odd ramblings. So far my fave part of blogging has been commenting with like minded people. I love it when I see familiar faces on different blogs :)PRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081495393769749459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58550226649922418242012-02-06T10:57:37.054-08:002012-02-06T10:57:37.054-08:00What I like here is you always have something just...What I like here is you always have something just a little different. Not weird - just unpredicted sometimes.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-67280595069064928842012-02-06T10:34:54.544-08:002012-02-06T10:34:54.544-08:00Kirsten -- Yep, me too. I try to mix it up on the...Kirsten -- Yep, me too. I try to mix it up on the blog types that I read, but lean toward the ones that I can relate to the most.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73635876859465730172012-02-06T10:20:56.934-08:002012-02-06T10:20:56.934-08:00Madeline -- I'm with you on all of these point...Madeline -- I'm with you on all of these points.<br /><br />Karen -- When you've gotten close to blog friends it's nice to keep up. I get concerned when I stop hearing from a blogger that I am used to visiting and who leaves regular comments.<br /><br />Suze -- Wow, and it all started because I had an empty page and was trying to decide what to write.<br /><br />C. Lee -- I've found many of those intriguing types who make me want to know more and keep coming back to see what they say next.<br /><br />StMc-- You are so funny! You're still my friend no matter what. And wait until you hear my dream that I'll be recounting this coming Thursday. You were the featured character.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78667169033690851152012-02-06T10:20:15.939-08:002012-02-06T10:20:15.939-08:00All of the above. I follow a great variety of blog...All of the above. I follow a great variety of blogs for different reasons. Some have great information, some are just written by people interested in the same things I am that I've struck a conversation up with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com