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Hey! I read you! Um, well I haven't been blogging much recently.. but anyway! :P
posted by
Gubby
on December 18, 2005 at 5:18 AM
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Oh I wondered where you had "been"
It's true. I have not been reading recently...and it's because I use comments to navigate too much. If I could only have a favorites list based on people vs. blogs, maybe THAT would help me from wandering too far via the comments. I will try to keep myself from wandering off following comment trails. 
I have also been "reading silently" for the most part due to having my hands full so I can't type!
posted by
FactorFiction
on December 16, 2005 at 1:54 PM
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Quirky,
I came by to check on you. Haven't been around here much, but that's the nature of things. I guess after a while anyone would feel ignored if you don't respond say after a 1:4 ratio in return visits.
posted by
word.smith
on December 16, 2005 at 6:58 AM
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quirky
i just don't get that many people read for several reasons, and it takes me alot of time to read and absorb a few. i find i jump back and forth. If I',m on your page I'm probably reading several days worth of posts, not skimming, usually:-) sometimes of course like tonight i only have time for one...but my comments are usually long. Have been meaning to ask you if you have read Aberjhani. If not, do. He writes the most extrodinary poetry and other things too...absolutely captivating. Its time and the fickle heart honey, friendships are probably more likey than loyal readerships
posted by
MysticGmekeepr
on December 15, 2005 at 9:26 PM
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hey:) I am not returning your click....just dropping by
That is what I like about blogit, I can surf around. Of course I do not have any ranking to speak of(or a loyal readership, lol) but ask me if I care!
posted by
Meringue
on December 13, 2005 at 9:22 PM
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Quirky
I can relate, sometimes I just don't leave a comment, don't feel like it, but read certain people because I like them. Believe it or not, some of them get pissed if I don't comment. From now on when I read and don't feel like a comment, I am leaving a rose!
posted by
Offy
on December 12, 2005 at 7:21 AM
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I've found that while some do play the return click game
there are enough who read and comment without that intention. Enough for me to continue practicing and perfecting my effort with satisfactory results. That said, it seems like the polite, friendly thing to do in visiting those who are reading my posts. I try to read my readers first, but I also read and comment on those who infrequently or never come to my blogs simply because I enjoy their work. If that makes any sense, lol. You are a great writer Quirky, be secure in that knowledge and let the clicks fall where they may!
Great to see you posting again.
posted by
Katray2
on December 12, 2005 at 7:09 AM
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Quirkyalone, I don't keep a "favorites list". So, often its "out of sight--out of mind" as far as reading and commenting goes. When people comment on my blogs, it reminds me that they are writing also and that I would enjoy reading them too. Reading leads to commenting. Timing is a big thing too. I often blog at strange times. I tend to read the "new posts". I don't think that I often see a new post from you at the time I am reading. Everyone plays this game differently. And, that's what it is, a game. It doesn't pay well enough to be counted as anything else.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 12, 2005 at 6:28 AM
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Quirky
You should be writing just to write. Don't concern yourself with rankings in an obscure blogging venue like this one. The "top" bloggers are not the best writers. You truly are among the best. Don't count clicks, count your blessing of having writing ability in a larger sense than in little, old blogit.com.
posted by
Pooch116
on December 11, 2005 at 5:29 PM
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Quirky, That's true. Great post! Welcome back!
posted by
Amanda__
on December 11, 2005 at 3:19 PM
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some people on here are all about clicks and money...
some ppl on blogit have a stupid mentality...if it wasn't for my regular readers, i would have quitted this place...blogit won't make me rich nor famous....that's a matter of fact....i gotta put my efforts elsewhere if i really wanna make it!
Quirky, your blog is interesting and you have helped me a lot with your spiritual threads...just wanted to let you know....
posted by
Marshallengraved
on December 11, 2005 at 2:50 AM
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New Here
I started writing for blogit about a week ago. I was surprised at how fast I moved to the first page of each catorgory for my blogs. I have 4 boys and trying to write and read is a challenge but, I want to support others writers just as much as I want to hear about mine. My goal is to make atleast what I put into it and hopefully, at the same time I will make a few of you laugh. Life is too serious and my blogs have some humor in all of them. Keep writing! I added you to my favorite so, I'll keep reading. Best wishes, Mitch
posted by
meeshe4
on December 10, 2005 at 2:03 PM
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I guess that's how it is in a lot of areas...but I still like writing, and you're one of my favorite people on here to read...don't lose heart now!
posted by
Tandra
on December 10, 2005 at 10:47 AM
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Quirky
It's a game here. It's for writers, but we must read in order to be read. I assure you, if you did read and had bad writing, you still wouldn't be read. So don't take it so hard. BTW, I've been waiting for your reappearance.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 10, 2005 at 10:32 AM
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You
were one of my first inspirations around here. I gave up on making money here. I read a few a day and might comment on one or two because I want to. I've realized that unless you put the word "blog-or-blogger" in your title you wont move to the top. ;)... Keep up the good work. I know it just feels good to get caca off your chest...
posted by
FancysSchmancy
on December 10, 2005 at 6:16 AM
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Well, you know I read you no matter what.
Gotta get my Quirky fix!
posted by
Jemmie211
on December 10, 2005 at 12:52 AM
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Quirkyalone
I don't know about that. I've never been a big commenter, but my journal blog hovers around the top twenty-five when I keep it up. One thing I noticed, when I have several blogs at once, as one rises, the others fall. Readers gravitate to one at any given time, but not all. In essence, not only are you competing with everyone else for clicks, but you're competing with yourself as well.
posted by
Talion
on December 9, 2005 at 11:39 PM
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Quirks,
I was just going through my "fav" list and was purposely looking for you cause I haven't seen a post from you lately. I was gonna email you to see if you were okay. Anyway, I have been reading as much as possible and writing posts at work (when I can) and uploading them on Blogit cause my back injury keeps me from sitting at the computer for very much time. I do it in intervals. Fun stuff. Anyway, you know the Blogit Game, but you can be assured that I will always be reading and looking for you, my friend.
posted by
SpitFire70
on December 9, 2005 at 7:50 PM
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I wouldn't worry too much about it
we all have it happen. Sometimes people comment on mine and sometimes they don't....I click alot but don't always comment.
posted by
Narek
on December 9, 2005 at 7:32 PM
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Hi Quirky
Well, I find it all hard to nail down...patterns, and so on. I'm too irregular at posting, I guess. Sometimes I post three days in a row, then I dry up for a week, come back for two days...etc. And my reading is equally erratic. For me, it's all fits and starts. I've been feeling the writer's blah lately, too. Probably need my batteries recharging. Anyway, just keep writing as the mood strikes you, that's what I say. (For what it's worth...lol)
posted by
Lensman
on December 9, 2005 at 7:08 PM
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I've been clicking and commenting now and then all day with little response but I think it's a matter of luck. Just another observation :)
posted by
babe_rocks
on December 9, 2005 at 4:46 PM
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Quirk, After all this is a group of writers not readers. In that sense it
is only a mock trial for the world of media and lit. If we drop out, tune out, etc. others do too.
posted by
kingmi
on December 9, 2005 at 4:23 PM
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Quirky
Many of us are very busy right now and I don't think you should take your lack of comments as a disregard for you or your writing. I am trying to catch up as I write this because I just havn't had the time to keep up. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on December 9, 2005 at 4:02 PM
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Quirky,
I've been so busy with school the last few weeks I've not done much myself with writing or even commenting. It all ends today and I'm going to kick back tonight, watch Ghost Whisperer and maybe log back on afterwards. Sorry you are having the writer's block. You know how I personally feel about the clicky trend. 
Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on December 9, 2005 at 3:29 PM
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Quirky, well, some days I actually get NO comments, so don't feel bad. LOL
Interesting observation!
posted by
Ariala
on December 9, 2005 at 3:18 PM
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