tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post2715036709894140540..comments2023-09-29T05:16:07.394-04:00Comments on Debbiedoo's: Where on earth do people disappear to? UPDATE ALERT MESSAGE NOWDebbiedooshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206855970605853635noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-16885395204856401652010-10-01T02:23:30.602-04:002010-10-01T02:23:30.602-04:00When I started blogging, I had no idea how addicti...When I started blogging, I had no idea how addicting and time consuming it would be. I think most people soon realize the same. And the bigger you get, and the more people you connect with, the more time you have to invest in it. When I was a nobody here (well, I still am), and only knew a few people, I had the time to read and comment on every single post of every blog I followed. Now, I'm lucky to get to some of them some of the time. After all, I do have a life and responsibilities outside of blogland. <br /><br />I hate the word verification. I can't tell you how many times I have mis-typed the word. It is very annoying to say the least.<br /><br />And yes, it does bother me when someone who I loyally read and comment for, rarely or never visits me. Sure, I understand that they are in the same boat as me and the rest of us, that they don't necessarily have the time to come by all the time. But how about once and a while, especially when I see them consistently commenting on other blogs. Yes, yes...I know that we all have our favorite blogs and we go to them first before anyone else, but some of these people just never visit me, when they used to in the past. I don't get it.Mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979949404266325705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-59461173168236346152010-09-09T22:13:27.785-04:002010-09-09T22:13:27.785-04:00Well, put my friend. I too, had a blogger disappe...Well, put my friend. I too, had a blogger disappear this week, just out of the blue. She left one posting, but then gone. Oh, well.... I try to not take all this too seriously, but my heart does get involved on those days. We've all had our moments, we walking way might sound good. But, then I ask myself, Why do you blog? Why do you visit certain blogs? Why do you comment on some and not others? How can I be more original with my postings? The anwswer to these is easie-peasie for me. THERAPY, it's my THERAPY... Where I do be just me...the G.B.<br /><br />Blog on my friend and thanks for keeping our minds a think'n....<br /><br />Oh, one more thing... I do not like that sillie Word Verification. If they want to get in they will... that will not stop anyone...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721336502963839799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-40757482186256454122010-09-09T09:25:03.025-04:002010-09-09T09:25:03.025-04:00This was very well spoken, I meant to comment last...This was very well spoken, I meant to comment last week! I have no method to my visiting other peoples blogs, so my random visits or comments are just that. I'm sure there are "cliques" amongst the bloggers, just ignore and do your thing! Obviously with 1000 followers you are providing something interesting! You are talented and enthusiastic about what you do, that's why people like you! Keep it coming!Lizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375091482164484893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-8584047762949323662010-09-09T08:57:33.249-04:002010-09-09T08:57:33.249-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375091482164484893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-43205324383828708842010-09-08T09:50:38.822-04:002010-09-08T09:50:38.822-04:00I'm "newer" to blogging & someti...I'm "newer" to blogging & sometimes find the competitive aspect of blogging off-putting. I regularly read a couple blogs where I think they are manufacturing life experiences just to have good content. (probably not a popular observation). It is compelling though, 'cause I keep going back!<br /><br />You have been great from the get-go, welcoming me & I appreciate it! BTW: I tried several times to link up to last Friday's party & it would not work-I'll try again this week.GoodyGirlRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039487773407222478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-81458377762791204432010-09-08T07:44:59.131-04:002010-09-08T07:44:59.131-04:00I think if you are truthful when you blog the frie...I think if you are truthful when you blog the friendship can be real. I've met a blog friend (and several I met through forums). And the connection is there in real life too. <br /><br />I started my blog in 06 (I think and I am to lazy to go check). Last year I took a year off my posting dwindled and I did mention I was busy. I didn't remove my blog I just didn't post for a year.<br /><br />I went back to my poetry forum, I FB'd, I did other things. I needed the break but I missed my blog friends. I think a permanent break that involves removing your blog should give warning if possible. But like you said, we don't know their situation and I can imagine situations where the best thing to do is simply remove it. <br /><br />"Do you get annoyed if you comment continuously on someones blog and they never come over to yours? Do you love comments, or can do without? Do you get annoyed at a host who never comments on your blog, YET she goes over to a lot of others? I am going to answer that right here and NOW YES I do, it's rude! OK....that is my input for the day." I agree but the funny thing is there are some blogs I still comment on despite the rudeness of the author. Others I drop. I am not sure why that is.<br /><br />You are definitely PM'sing your comment about word verification is a hoot. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418200517338216765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-58809583417637008512010-09-08T00:26:16.930-04:002010-09-08T00:26:16.930-04:00You know how to get people talking.
I love bloggi...You know how to get people talking.<br /><br />I love blogging...although lately there has not been much of it on my end.<br /><br />It is competitive...yes. Do I try not to get caught up in it...yes...doe sit always work no! I took down blog rankings and such and it helps. I have nto been active lately and lose about 5 followers a day...so sad...too bad, I guess.<br /><br />I think some people just find it easier to make a break. There is one or two that keep leaving and then coming back- who knows.<br /><br />I firmly believe the thing that make blogs different and more fun that a website is the interaction - I have seen numerous "big" bloggers comment all over the place and I was a part of the same linky/meme/etc. - yes rude!Holly Lefevrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-79107272687585886732010-09-07T22:18:00.268-04:002010-09-07T22:18:00.268-04:00I could not agree more! You said it all so well AN...I could not agree more! You said it all so well AND I HATE word verification...and I'm not usually that dramatic! xo rachelA Romantic Porchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548579518033537549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-75555386085465586152010-09-07T18:44:35.089-04:002010-09-07T18:44:35.089-04:00Just catching up on blogs as I was away for the we...Just catching up on blogs as I was away for the weekend. I just want to say thank you to you for always taking the time to comment on your parties. I know it can be a hard thing to do. I too have lost a blog friend and I'm not sure why. Wondering if she will ever come back. Also agree with word verification removal!!Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601157532080826275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-57248372235649795602010-09-07T11:37:25.780-04:002010-09-07T11:37:25.780-04:00Hi Debbie, I've been gone for a while but I...Hi Debbie, I've been gone for a while but I'm still here. Blogging is VERY time consuming as well as Facebook is too. Just wanted to say Hello again...I'll for sure be back:)Luvdsunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02220560492253472006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-63082695964768816552010-09-07T09:36:34.277-04:002010-09-07T09:36:34.277-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794856064847249287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-27761534304765609862010-09-07T09:36:30.111-04:002010-09-07T09:36:30.111-04:00See, there you go again speaking directly to me:) ...See, there you go again speaking directly to me:) I agree that blogging can be addictive and it can cause issues because it is that way. Personally, I don't expect someone to leave me feedback if I leave them feedback. I leave them some, because I was somehow touched or just plain liked what they posted. I read a lot of blogs, but don't always comment, because of various reasons(mostly the two mentioned). I do like when people leave me comments, but I guess because I have so few followers, I know that these people are leaving them because they want to, which is really nice:) I have stepped away from blogging for a while. I love to decorate, but sometimes I feel like decorating is all about stuff(yes, I know, it is), but I am not a person that places importance on stuff, quite the opposite. Do I have stuff, yes, will I keep occassionally buying stuff, maybe, but what I am getting at is this, I love that you do your garage salen, it says a lot about you. You can take something cheaply bought and make it look great. But other blogs sometimes just make me feel like, it is about the stuff, and the constant need for change...Like people aren't happy with somethings in their lives(not you Debbie, I think that you are a very happy person, but you like change... And you are so happy with your life, I know that as much as I know my own kids), and not everyone, but it's the vibes that some people cast off, I am sensitive to that and it can be depressing. Blogging for me is to share what I don't share with others(you are right, I talk to you more than my family), and to know there is a group of people that have similar interests to mine. I guess what I am saying is this, I don't get caught up in blogging, I wish only the best for everyone, if I leave a comment, it is said with sincerity and honesty, not cause I want someone to comment back. I do think other people may blog just for the recognition, but for the most part, it seems that we all just kind of want to meet new people and learn new things. Too, I don't bring my personal issues that are really heavy to the page, I might share something deep or funny about myself and my family, but I am not telling the really bad things for everyone else to worry about, I have dropped from following blogs where the author just can't seem to get over themselves. Ok, now that I have taken up a whole page, I will go turn off my word verification :pErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794856064847249287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-20304338432507624722010-09-07T08:45:44.579-04:002010-09-07T08:45:44.579-04:00I can definitely see how that would be very hard. ...I can definitely see how that would be very hard. I have been blogging for just a short time and already I feel like I have a few friends in the blogging community and would hate to see them leave. I just had to comment about your post after this one ( I know, I am breaking the rules). But I needed to hear that so bad! Being new, I feel alot of pressure. Trying to get followers, finding things to post about, and just seeing if I am going to be accepted into the blogging world. Your post really made me realize that I just need to relax and enjoy it.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060368353804309003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-56032675560865711562010-09-07T01:35:00.279-04:002010-09-07T01:35:00.279-04:00YOU HIT 1000!!!! Congrats girl, I am not surprised...YOU HIT 1000!!!! Congrats girl, I am not surprised...very cool, time to Party, hope you enjoyed your long weekend with the familyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291941848636670326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-33857163488457007012010-09-07T01:20:32.002-04:002010-09-07T01:20:32.002-04:00Hi Debbie, I do agree with you about word verifica...Hi Debbie, I do agree with you about word verification. About your friends who left, I just hope they are ok. About comments, I do love comments but I try not to let it bother me when people do not comment back. But I know what you mean though, to me it feels kinda like a rejection. I try to comment a few more times to the same person that I enjoy reading their blogs but never comments back, but after a while that they do not respond, I just quit commenting on theirs too. I even quit visiting them no matter how much I love their blogs. I just figured my time is more valuable than spending it on people who obviously do not care....Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-64719323921563885102010-09-07T01:06:15.259-04:002010-09-07T01:06:15.259-04:00Go ahead try to turn off comments! We'll just...Go ahead try to turn off comments! We'll just go to the previous post. Now, that said do not return this post with a comment. See your off the hook. I just came here from Leannes blog....I was like what! She was such a staple. I have noticed that you are now just blogging when you like and are not at such a frantic pace. I only blog about once a week, it seems to work out, no one has said "Where are you"? because that is all I have ever blogged, I think some people set up their own expectations. Those that blog everyday, are expected to blog everyday. I have learned so much, so many tips and tricks. The real reason i enjoy it is because of the like minded people. The people in my real life do not get or appreciate what I do. I was so excited to get in Romantic Homes and no one had ever heard of the Magazine so they could have cared less, no one besides my Mom even went to get the magazine!. fellow bloggers are the only people that love what I love. Ok when you get a chance I elect you to write some cute little post about word verification that all of us can do a simultaneous post on the same day, something like stamp out word verification day and explain to people why it is not necessary and how to turn it off. We could have a stamp out word verification day!! It would be fun, we could encourage all of our readers to put it on their blogs!<br /><br />Blah Blah Blah...See who else would listen to me!!!<br /><br />CarolThe Polka Dot Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-58590042602434635982010-09-07T00:11:50.616-04:002010-09-07T00:11:50.616-04:00Wow! I am gone for a few days and miss the big to...Wow! I am gone for a few days and miss the big topics! Very interesting post. I haven't lost any blogger friends that I know of, but I do think I would be sad. I do have this crazy connection with you guys and feel like I know the bloggers I am close to. <br /><br />I used to get sort of jealous as a "why don't I get off my butt and do some more projects" feeling, but I get over it. I play with Jemma because the day will come that she won't be here with me and I am trying to eat up all the time I can with her! I am a haphazard blogger as I do it for a journal. Like you, I am going to print it at the end of the year and have a journal of sorts. <br /><br />I have gotten a bit frustrated that I have asked three different photographer bloggers questions and not a one of them has ever answered back. I do think that is a bit rude!<br /><br />Blogging is addictive and I am trying to cut my time down some to make sure I am with Jemma and not with my Mac! <br /><br />Great post girl! Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend! We went to Tennessee to the fair and had the best time!Jemsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363175271078259922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-48730080154453310432010-09-06T23:24:00.574-04:002010-09-06T23:24:00.574-04:00I agree with all you said!!
A friend recommended ...I agree with all you said!!<br /><br />A friend recommended I read this post after she read what I posted on same subject yesterday! You are invited to read it!<br /><br />KatherineYellow Rose Arborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293145838400788866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-55295015550415055982010-09-06T23:20:57.600-04:002010-09-06T23:20:57.600-04:00One of my fave blogs shut down for a couple of wee...One of my fave blogs shut down for a couple of weeks, I was heart broken. I worried about her...but then, she reopened her blog! She'd taken time off because there were wonderful things going on in her blog/life and she was very busy and involved in that...So I know I'd feel bad if someone I felt I'd made a connection with, was just 'Poof' gone! <br /><br />I have to admit, I don't blog like I'd like too, I think I'd have more followers if I did, but sometimes life just gets in the way! ... I have no idea if I have word verification on or not...yikes, I'll go check! I looove your passion! Big Hugs, (another) Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~DownsDebbie~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14704504602249071373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-51390935908869301742010-09-06T21:39:31.467-04:002010-09-06T21:39:31.467-04:00Yep, yep, and yep. You know I shut down my blog wh...Yep, yep, and yep. You know I shut down my blog while I "reevaluated" my blogging. I had to come to terms with Hobby vs. Obsession and TG Hobby won. I love blogging, and almost quit, then realized that I could have my blog and love it too. When the line crossed over from loving it to feeling chained to it, it was time to circle the wagons and figure out what was best for me and my time. <br /><br />Almost all bloggers I have come in contact with have been Wonderful, Awesome people. Blogging today is like the kitchen table of the 50's. We connect via our blogs instead of via aprons, a cup of coffee and a recipe. <br /><br />Jealousy, no, I hope not. Life is too short to be jealous.<br /><br />I rarely follow the mega blogs. There is no personal touch there any longer, maybe there used to be but that's all long gone and honestly, I can get wonderful posts from smaller, more personal blogs. <br /><br />You, Debbie, are very much like me. You wear your heart on your sleeve. The older I get the more I realize that's a good thing, an asset, not a liability like it seemed to be when I was younger. Debbie, you rock and keep it real. Hugs, MarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-31150340951965704002010-09-06T21:31:11.681-04:002010-09-06T21:31:11.681-04:00Just saw your most recent post (where you turned o...Just saw your most recent post (where you turned off comments!) and just wanted to say... you were the first blogger to reach out to me when I started my new spot this summer, and your comment made me feel like a million bucks! Like I had made the right decision to 'do this thing'. I appreciate you so much for that, and I am sure I am not the only one. I totally see what you mean about the addiction, and wanting to please. Because as type-A females (at least I am) if I am going to do something, I want to do it well!! <br /><br />I miss blogs too, but understand that there is usually something in their hearts that cause them to stop blogging... we may never know the reason, but God does!<br /><br />Thanks so much!<br />kathiekathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13959868746119566484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-47548633036230592432010-09-06T19:05:35.885-04:002010-09-06T19:05:35.885-04:00I'm still fairly new to blogging and just figu...I'm still fairly new to blogging and just figuring out that there are a whole lot of rules out there that never crossed my mind. I turned off my word verification, thanks for putting that out there!!! I'm so new to all this a little guidance is always appreciated. I love your blog and have really enjoyed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-626417010197620832010-09-06T18:35:55.983-04:002010-09-06T18:35:55.983-04:00Hey Debbie, hope you're having a good weekend!...Hey Debbie, hope you're having a good weekend! Thanks for telling everyone again to turn off their word verification! I hate it too! Regarding blogging...I love blogging and visiting other blogs, but some days there isn't enough time to visit and comment. I post to my blog when I have time or something to share. I don't feel compelled to blog once a day...it's not a job. I don't expect blogs with a large following to send a comment back... I think it's unrealistic.<br />As far as jealousy - that's sad. There are sooo many bloggers that are so talented and we can all learn from each other. I enjoy everyone's style, even though mine might be different.<br />It is sad when bloggers go away. I wish they would just leave us a message and come back to visit and post when they can.Pam - @diy Design Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303399189647950307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-11764975804939716722010-09-06T16:59:26.547-04:002010-09-06T16:59:26.547-04:00Okay, Okay, Okay (do you feel like your watching L...Okay, Okay, Okay (do you feel like your watching Lethal Weapon?)...<br /><br />Okay, Okay, Okay, I will turn off my word verification. <br />I am new to the blogging world. Around a month now. I am addicted. Love it. Love the other bloggers. Love the ideas we seem to share. I agree with you. Since I have been in Australia, I have looked for a way to feel more at home. This DIY Blogging world has provided that. I am able to connect women who have the same interests as me. I don't feel like it's competitive at all; more encouraging. I hope, at least, that is what I can provide to the blogging world.AmericKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10042419627348866191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753991164004572883.post-67177712276498456022010-09-06T15:16:13.619-04:002010-09-06T15:16:13.619-04:00Ok girl,,here I go. Ready?
Is blogging competit...Ok girl,,here I go. Ready?<br /><br /> Is blogging competitive in your opinion?....I struggle with this. I DON'T want to be competitive or have that 'comparsion' struggle. That said, I DO struggle with those feelings but I'm wrestling them out of me because you know what...I LOVE sharing my life, I LOVE the people that I have connected with and I truly believe my life is richer because of them. So I WILL continue to fight that competition and comparison 'trap' and just keep loving! Are there jealousies amongst us, that go unspoken?....I have thought about that myself. With some comments that have been left at my blog, I see that, and than it makes me sad because I question myself..like have I made that person feel 'less'..when that was never my intention...As for myself being jealous..well of course I have to deal with that when let's say, I see your beautiful home and than look at my snot green,dog pee smelling rec room carpet, OR ,,,girl,,your on a commerical..you KNOW I'm a wanna be actress girl..lol... What do you all see, that perhaps others do not?....I see a lot but keep it to myself actually. Work it out in my mind. Do you get annoyed if you comment continuously on someones blog and they never come over to yours?....DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED! I'm serious!! That is one of things from the above statement you wrote about seeing stuff that others may not see. I've been dealing with this for about a month now. Struggling if I should continue to participate EVEN though I'm being TOTALLY ignored by some. Do you love comments, or can do without?...ummmmmmmmm...YAAAAAA!! LOL. There are days that some of the comments touch my heart so much that I end up crying because I feel SO loved...... Do you get annoyed at a host who never comments on your blog, YET she goes over to a lot of others? ...Again, DON'T GET ME STARTED...this has been something I've been dealing with for about a month now...not only does the host not come, but many of the participants don't come, BUT they go to everyone elses...I think I've been snubbed. <br /><br />Ok,,,I've rambled on long enough..oh girl, sorry about adding a post to your post.LOL.<br /><br />I read your other post above and wanted to share that is why I LOVE you SOOOOOOOOO much. You rock girl!!!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857554289543670693noreply@blogger.com