tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post3350927607682056288..comments2024-03-28T16:20:46.168-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: Blogging Idiosyncrasies Part TwoAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-72819965829286917042010-09-03T13:57:18.578-04:002010-09-03T13:57:18.578-04:00Just discovered this series of posts, and they'...Just discovered this series of posts, and they're fantastic, Alex! <br /><br />I don't have a problem with Owner Approval (although I don't use it), but word verification annoys me sometimes. Most of the time, though, it doesn't matter.<br /><br />I try to reply to comments on my blog, but sometimes I'm just not around for most of the day and comments will come in and I won't have a chance to reply. But I do try to return every comment I get by visiting that commenter's blog.<br /><br />Hmm... what do I blog about? Good question. I think it's pretty much everything. I do talk about myself, but not all the time (I hope) and I particularly love talking about books or writing or, you know. Stuff I love. There's no point blogging about it if you're not passionate about it.Sangu Mandannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464061265952789628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-30084527546417589212010-08-24T20:57:52.422-04:002010-08-24T20:57:52.422-04:00Patricia, I follow some silly blogs as well.!Patricia, I follow some silly blogs as well.!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-11678658745304821412010-08-24T16:05:45.561-04:002010-08-24T16:05:45.561-04:00Hi Alex -- I don't have any comment security o...Hi Alex -- I don't have any comment security options in play yet...but I'll add them in if I start getting hit with ugly comments or a lot of spam. My blog is almost 16 months old, so I think I've been lucky to escape this long.<br /><br />Comments -- I'm not consistent. If I'm home all day I might respond to every comment, but when I'm busy, I'll just add a couple of comments to the group during the day, maybe answering a question or a specific unique comment. What seems more useful is to zip over to my visitors' blogs and leave comments there. Do I go back to each one to see if they've responded to my comment. No, not as a rule. I just don't have enough time to do that for every blog I visit.<br /><br />Blog content. I think humor is great, especially writerly humor and L. Diane Wolfe's cat sillies). I like to see good photos on posts. I like to know about a writer/blogger's life and interesting things about his environment and experiences, both personal and writing-related. And I like hearing how a writer is promoting his work, new small publishers, and agent searches.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-27967250324066374812010-08-24T12:27:33.296-04:002010-08-24T12:27:33.296-04:00Lynda, maybe lots of comments is our secret.Lynda, maybe lots of comments is our secret.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-91047895662909707722010-08-24T03:36:21.134-04:002010-08-24T03:36:21.134-04:00I know this is an older post, but I take a bloggin...I know this is an older post, but I take a blogging break every weekend so some fall through the cracks. I found reference to this via Arlee's blog and wanted to join in ;)<br /><br />Word verification combine with owner approval on new posts is a pet peev of mine. One or the other is sufficent. I can understand if you have both for older posts because there aren't that many options in the tools. And its a great way to track old posts.<br /><br />I reply to comments on my writing site (not so individualised on my faith site since most of the time it's everyone agreeing so there isn't a whole lot more to say). I will always also comment on the commenter's blogs too.<br /><br />I haven't yet worked out what gets the most responses -- apart from making LOTS of comments on other people's sites.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-23855711009348796072010-08-23T15:04:56.012-04:002010-08-23T15:04:56.012-04:00Easily annoyed, Diane? Yeah, I couldn't talk a...Easily annoyed, Diane? Yeah, I couldn't talk about myself. I wouldn't know what to say.<br /><br />Rayna, I'm set up the same way.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-87045224249458290652010-08-23T08:56:40.402-04:002010-08-23T08:56:40.402-04:00I reply to those I can via email and all others on...I reply to those I can via email and all others on my page. If I have a question and I see they haven't gotten back to me, I usually email them personally or go to there blog and leave a comment.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-74053231183076124282010-08-23T03:58:27.216-04:002010-08-23T03:58:27.216-04:00in the beginning I used word verification but not ...in the beginning I used word verification but not for awhile. I never got any spam. I don't approve my comments. Whatever people have to say, I'm willing to hear it, good or bad.<br /><br />I reply to comments through email. I find if I post a question of someone's blog and they don't email me an answer I don't go back to check their blog for a response. It's too much work. I think everyone should have their email linked and reply to comments this way.<br /><br />I never know what gets the most comments. Each week and day is different.Powdered Toast Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195170076576384695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-22945119088742658282010-08-23T01:51:12.395-04:002010-08-23T01:51:12.395-04:00Great post, Alex.
Word verification I had for a co...Great post, Alex.<br />Word verification I had for a couple of weeks, but removed because people told me they found it difficult to navigate it. And I see no reason to have it on, since I have not been spammed yet. Comment moderation I have for posts over 4 days - just a random number, since I have been told spamming is on older posts. BUT, if I did get nasty comments, I would definitely turn moderation on again.<br />I do eventually reply to all the comments on my blog, and I return the visits of all new users. Users I follow, I am not that particular about, because I know I do read their posts in any case.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-7225314039905576112010-08-22T21:20:01.026-04:002010-08-22T21:20:01.026-04:00I've never used word verification or owner app...I've never used word verification or owner approval. Both features are annoying.<br /><br />I've gotten better about replying to comments on my posts. Never realized people liked to see that.<br /><br />I have some standard posts. I'll mention my books when they come out and I am touring, but I try not to talk about myself all the time. Those who do seem egotistical and it becomes annoying.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-64025290142697252182010-08-22T21:16:12.158-04:002010-08-22T21:16:12.158-04:00Liza, you can check your setting to find out.
Ste...Liza, you can check your setting to find out.<br /><br />Stephen, I respond to groups of comments as well. Most of my posts are about things I like, but I rarely talk about myself. I'm just not that interesting.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-15517955986099789482010-08-22T20:44:33.643-04:002010-08-22T20:44:33.643-04:00I lost the word veryifer as soon as I joined the B...I lost the word veryifer as soon as I joined the BBT group and opened my blog for the first time. Annoying little bugger that thing is. And I used the comment moderator until recently as I had some real j@ck@$$e$ leaving rude comments.<br /><br />Ans I reply to most or all comments, clustering responses to every four to six comments. I don't respond to each comment with a comment because I think that looks a bit bad, like people are padding their comments numbers. Just my opinion though.<br /><br />And I write about four different catagories. Blogs about the industry as a whol and blogs about the latest and greatest in physics and how these discoveries may line up with events in the Bible and our perception of our place in the universe generate the most comments for me. <br /><br />Tlaking about myself is okay as long as I relate it to my experiences in bringing my book to market, promotions, and sales.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-46671972866915549822010-08-22T19:50:32.384-04:002010-08-22T19:50:32.384-04:00How's this for embarrassing: I don't know ...How's this for embarrassing: I don't know if I use word verification or not, nor do I understand how it inhibits spammers. Off topic, but somehow Google realized I was getting spammed with Chinese fortune cookie comments, and although I still get emails indicating I receive them, they are no longer showing up on my posts.<br /><br />I tend to comment by email to comments that need further response. I don't think people come back and check my comments section for follow-up, so I only add my two cents to that occasionally.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-76667334704572168262010-08-22T17:49:03.774-04:002010-08-22T17:49:03.774-04:00i have not gotten mean comments yet.. but if I did...i have not gotten mean comments yet.. but if I did I would start to do that too...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422649795748809442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-4984804521591659322010-08-22T15:35:28.890-04:002010-08-22T15:35:28.890-04:00Glynis, that's a good trick.
Marvin, no hoops...Glynis, that's a good trick.<br /><br />Marvin, no hoops here except on older posts, I promise.<br /><br />Sylvia, Blogger just started a new spam filter that seems to be working. Although I've not had a problem in the past.<br /><br />Good for you, RaShelle! And I like interacting as well. Obviously!<br /><br />Cold, I almost never receive spam, even on older posts requiring my approval before comments go live.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-88916861975182646782010-08-22T15:11:36.173-04:002010-08-22T15:11:36.173-04:00I’m using word verification to avoid spam. Sorry t...I’m using word verification to avoid spam. Sorry to those who comment that they have to go through this hazzle, but it’s apparently necessary. I’ve never received unpleasant or hostile comments, so I don’t need owner approval.<br /><br />I usually reply to comments, one by one. My blog has relatively few readers and commenters, so it’s manageable, and it’s fun.<br /><br />Regarding content, I just write about whatever comes to my mind; sometimes about a subject that I’m interested in, sometimes diary-style, sometimes fiction. I write the diary stuff first person and the fiction 3rd person, to let the readers know which is which. No plan and no posting schedule. No ambitions. It’s just for fun >:)<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Cold As Heaven </a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-69341367881236050682010-08-22T15:09:23.228-04:002010-08-22T15:09:23.228-04:00Hey Alex - I read your post yesterday and didn'...Hey Alex - I read your post yesterday and didn't realize I was using WV, so I took mine off. <br /><br />*I like replying to comments. I think it's fun. <br /><br />*With content, it seems I get the most comments when it's something I love and am happy or wondering about myself and my writing. But, truthfully I'm still trying to figure it out.<br /><br />I really enjoy interacting with people and getting their feedback and comments. =DRaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-27563422499967819292010-08-22T15:07:14.378-04:002010-08-22T15:07:14.378-04:00i agree with Christine. Most comments come when I&...i agree with Christine. Most comments come when I'm writing about writing. However, with the release of my latest, a historical fiction featuring Texas' version of Rosie the Riveter I've been featuring true iconic figures and still manage to get a few comments. But with wordpress I have no clue how many followers I have.<br /><br />Wordpress allows comments to be posted immediately unless the commenter is a first time poster to my site. After that they go right through. Wordpress has a great spam filter! So--pluses and minuses between the two.<br /><a href="http://www.sylviadickeysmithbooks.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Sylvia Dickey Smith</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.AWarOfHerOwn.com" rel="nofollow">A War of Her Own</a>Sylvia Dickey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665990701980727149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-88305824863723460072010-08-22T14:40:07.909-04:002010-08-22T14:40:07.909-04:00Good subject, and I can see it has engendered a be...Good subject, and I can see it has engendered a bevy of response! Personally, unless you are having real bad spam problems, I consider it rude to make commenters jump through word verifying hoops and then wait for blog author approval to see their comment appear. And if I don't get the word thingy right the first time, I'm like, "Whatever" and I leave for a more friendly and amenable blogger to comment on. that's me.The Old Sillyhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-60301175838370847042010-08-22T13:57:20.521-04:002010-08-22T13:57:20.521-04:00When I get too many chinese symbols on my comments...When I get too many chinese symbols on my comments, I will turn on the 'control' button for a few days. It seems to put them off for a few months.<br /><br />I blog about anything in my writing day/life.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-12564332454611317612010-08-22T13:03:57.368-04:002010-08-22T13:03:57.368-04:00I blog about honest authors.
Expose double dealing...I blog about honest authors.<br />Expose double dealing publishers.pseudonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694933068747872081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-40043125442900478342010-08-22T13:03:12.956-04:002010-08-22T13:03:12.956-04:00Michele, I agree.
And Talli, tell us what you REA...Michele, I agree.<br /><br />And Talli, tell us what you REALLY feel!!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-69238755449319011332010-08-22T11:48:40.380-04:002010-08-22T11:48:40.380-04:00I hate word verification! I HATE IT! I'd rathe...I hate word verification! I HATE IT! I'd rather people approve comments than make me do it. <br /><br />I try duck into comments on my blog every once in awhile to let people know I'm there and reading them. But because of the time difference, most of the comments come when I'm sleeping, so it's really hard to do. I think the best thing is to leave comments on their blogs in return.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-224682424409217022010-08-22T11:39:03.632-04:002010-08-22T11:39:03.632-04:00I think we are all cyber-voyeurs. Seems we all enj...I think we are all cyber-voyeurs. Seems we all enjoy peeking into another.<br /><br />Just wanted to thank you for the prayers and say please continue.<br /><br />Your great Alex. :D<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-76416340828486337592010-08-22T08:50:10.198-04:002010-08-22T08:50:10.198-04:00Hate the emails! STOP sending me emails, people!
...Hate the emails! STOP sending me emails, people!<br /><br />I used to do word verification, but found people were not seeing it before going on to another page (I've done this myself on others' blogs), and I didn't want to lose comments. It's easier to stay on top of comment spam.<br /><br />Michele<br /><a href="http://southerncitymysteries.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Happy Birthday Blogfest at SouthernCityMysteries</a>JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.com