tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post2888700830696791351..comments2023-10-26T06:33:50.775-05:00Comments on E.J. Wesley, Author: Blog Science: Why People Quit on Blogs, Part 1Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-5853296233920030382012-02-14T17:24:46.787-06:002012-02-14T17:24:46.787-06:00I have quit a couple of blogs because the bloggers...I have quit a couple of blogs because the bloggers have stopped writing, of course. I quit another because I had a serious falling out with the blogger in question over the way they treated a friend of mine.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-55458112347345181802012-02-11T15:41:26.560-06:002012-02-11T15:41:26.560-06:00I love this topic! Most of the time I stop reading...I love this topic! Most of the time I stop reading blogs only because there are TOO MANY to read.... or I just read ten a day and can't keep up with all of them. That said, there are some that I've read reguarly and stopped reading because the blogger never reciprocated (I respond to all blog commenters), and once I stopped reading a blog because the person swore every five words (slight exaggeration) and it just wasn't interesting to me.Julia Munroe Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09798422149542791454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-56110591341402846772012-02-09T11:40:32.436-06:002012-02-09T11:40:32.436-06:00The number one reason I quit a blog is lack of rec...The number one reason I quit a blog is lack of reciprocity. However, if I consider the blog author a "friend," I will continue to follow them, but I won't comment as often. Like everyone else, I just don't have time to comment on everything I read or for everyone. So if there's no reciprocity (and I give them a lot of chances), I just move on.Vicki Tremperhttp://www.vbtremper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-82795989505829666192012-02-09T08:52:08.788-06:002012-02-09T08:52:08.788-06:00LM makes a great point. People read our blogs even...LM makes a great point. People read our blogs even if they don't comment. In fact, I've noticed since I joined Twitter that's more and more common. Folks follow the Twitter link, give a quick read and shoot me a message on Twitter, etc.<br /><br />Maybe blog culture has changed a little, and perhaps the social rules a little as well?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-86263435325034004492012-02-09T01:17:25.875-06:002012-02-09T01:17:25.875-06:00I've had people drop me on Twitter and on the ...I've had people drop me on Twitter and on the blog because of either inactivity on my part, or my relevance to them ran out. I don't let it bother me, though. The ones who matter are the ones who stick around or return after a spell.Jeff Beeslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935580053176710609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-90673451223640927482012-02-09T01:07:05.390-06:002012-02-09T01:07:05.390-06:00Oh you had me at the Brokeback Mountain picture. I...Oh you had me at the Brokeback Mountain picture. I shall never leave.<br /><br />/tears.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-45662766207272451472012-02-08T23:06:08.186-06:002012-02-08T23:06:08.186-06:00I've never unfollowed anyone, but I have thoug...I've never unfollowed anyone, but I have thought about it. Sometimes I follow people on a whim, only to realize they never update their blogs or post 1o times a day or are just kind of annoying. Whenever I think about unfollowing them though, I wonder if they will notice that I have vanished and then wonder if it's bad karma to unfollow someone. So I have a million people in my reader, and I'm okay with that.Alyson Burdettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916059117572619004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-78205889443060457152012-02-08T19:32:30.665-06:002012-02-08T19:32:30.665-06:00Great insight into holding your blog follower'...Great insight into holding your blog follower's interest. Also we should note that people read blogs without following. There are a lot of people who still don't blog.LM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-55820070835948157632012-02-08T17:57:25.118-06:002012-02-08T17:57:25.118-06:00Wow E.J. I first should say I love your posts. Sec...Wow E.J. I first should say I love your posts. Secondly, I hope I have never offended you, but I do like to write humorous content that can cause someone to over-think my nonsense. I stopped following someone who wrote she didn't like people. Go figure. We all have our reasons or excuses but I hope you still like my blog. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-71951689174901946812012-02-08T16:18:44.527-06:002012-02-08T16:18:44.527-06:00I follow a lot of blogs, and it's taken me a w...I follow a lot of blogs, and it's taken me a while to get into the swing of things. (Probably longer than it should have!) I try to make the rounds and comment on blogs I follow on a regular basis, though I know I miss some. I used to be a lot better at replying to comments, and I still try to, but I know I fail there sometimes--there's a LOT that goes into blogging, and trying to balance that with everything else in my life (family, homeschooling, editing, writing, publishing, getting kids to classes, getting myself to Taekwondo classes) sometimes makes it more difficult for me. I've been doing a lot more email responses than blog responses lately, too.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your reasons on quitting and thoughts on blogging. :DLaura Josephsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239501665574945313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-57508958514751791172012-02-08T16:11:46.557-06:002012-02-08T16:11:46.557-06:00Really, the only reason I've unfollowed people...Really, the only reason I've unfollowed people is because, like you, I followed them first, left comments, and they never reciprocated. Feels like a snub, so I eventually quit them. I mean, I blog for the relationships and those are hard to grow when the other person ignores you. :((<br /><br />And for the record, I'm shocked at how many people don't bother to follow back. I follow everyone back if I can find a link for them and I can read their blog (some are in languages I don't understand). I don't want to be close-minded about who I might get along with, so even the blogs I may not have sought out on my own, I will still follow. And a lot of them have turned out to be really interesting.Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-82370502598254538412012-02-08T15:51:59.388-06:002012-02-08T15:51:59.388-06:00@Lorelei
While I'm not sure it's the heal...@Lorelei<br /><br />While I'm not sure it's the healthiest thing, I'd be lying if I said I didn't sometimes look at people who get 50 comments on a random blog post with a little green-eyed envy. <br /><br />A couple of observations: 1) I think it's sometimes safer/easier to comment on a simple blog post. (i.e. the 'Way to go!' or 'Get to feeling better soon.') 2) As has been mentioned over and over on umpteen pro blogs: Publishing is a small world. Blogging is a small world. Be careful what you say and where you say it.<br /><br />I think on a lot of the more serious posts, etc. some people shy away from responding, because they're afraid to speak their minds. Which in their defense, defaulting to the always reliable momma, if you can't say nice things...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-68979679448132436372012-02-08T15:35:49.015-06:002012-02-08T15:35:49.015-06:00Hey, EJ, I have to say this makes sense. I've ...Hey, EJ, I have to say this makes sense. I've stopped following blogs that don't seem to talk about anything I'm interested in. Or I felt were insulting or the contents just hurt my eyes a LOT! <br /><br />On the convers side, yeah. I've supposidly got 117 followers--WHERE ARE THEY ALL? I can't see my followers (that doodad you have on the side of the blog which identifies people who follow you--and I have this said above it so that people know to leave a comment so I can reciprocate!) Anyway, I have my usuals who come by and I love them dearly (Heather, Shelly, and you when you're able, of course, and some others on occassion). If I get one or two comments, then that's a good day. But I rarely have more than that. <br /><br />What erks me is someone on their blog can complain about a hangnail and get 50 responses from buds. I don't get it. <br /><br />And I've seen where someone gets that many comments, and I see no response from that person to these comments, and that person has never come to my blog. Yeah I think it's time to weed out a few of these. <br /><br />Thanks EJ, you've opened my eyes!Lorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-85675947967217589702012-02-08T15:34:49.249-06:002012-02-08T15:34:49.249-06:00Both of you hit on something I've always guess...Both of you hit on something I've always guessed:scratching backs is VERY important in blogging. Unfortunately, there's always going to be a time quotient involved. <br /><br />Some folks treat blogging like a full-time job, others it's a hobby or side aspect to something else they do (like writing).<br /><br />Should people quit posting if they don't have time to network back? Should they just expect to be shunned by the community? (These are just general questions, not aimed anything or anyone in particular.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-63870084994568311532012-02-08T15:23:02.764-06:002012-02-08T15:23:02.764-06:00I'm pretty new to the blogging world... having...I'm pretty new to the blogging world... having only started last Oct. But yeah, I've unfollowed a couple blogs since then. <br /><br />And yes, it was because they weren't reciprocating. I'm a commenter. I love to comment, add my two sense--and I don't expect reciprocation every time, but when it's been weeks and I find that I'm the only one putting forth any effort, yes, I'm going to drop you, LOL. It's work! And time! And we need to support each other. <br /> <br />There is this unspoken unity between us writers, but if there isn't that bond, you shouldn't waste your time. :DMorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000518581959626200.post-85081178876112079302012-02-08T15:22:40.477-06:002012-02-08T15:22:40.477-06:00Like you, I follow quite a few blogs. Some are fr...Like you, I follow quite a few blogs. Some are from recirprocity, others are people I know in real life, and others are ones I've stumbled on.<br /><br />Recently I stopped following a few because they were ones I never finished reading the post as it didn't interest me (I read in my Google reader). After a month or more of this, I stopped following so I had time to devote to the ones I do read all the way.<br /><br />Oh, and while I might not comment back on my blog due to time constraints, I e-mail back to everyone who comments, even if it's just a simple thanks for dropping by.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179338199224761532noreply@blogger.com