Alright so, I have to say this because it's kind of annoying me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not losing sleep over this, but when I enter the blogging environment it annoys me.
I recently joined this blog circle and it has been really cool. It has increased the amount of bloggers in my blog roll. It has encouraged me to be more open with my readers as well, knowing that here no one judges. But I do have one concern.
The person that started this circle came on really strong. She seemed to know what she wanted to come out of this and was determined to get it. She wanted people to comment on each others blogs so that people would be encouraged when writing. So that they would know their words weren't falling on blind eyes so-to-speak.
There was a lack of participation on some folks parts and this seemed to get her upset. So, she let her voice be heard. You go girl!
Then, things picked up a little but fell back off, so she let her voice be heard again. She even removed a person and called others out. You go girl!
But as of late I have realized something. She doesn't practice what she preaches. Oh no girl!
Maybe I could be wrong, and she just doesn't visit my blog. Or comment on my blog. But, I don't really see much participation from her.
Her blogs kind of get me too because most of them are features. I don't really get to peek inside of her mind like I do everyone else. Maybe it's just me though. And if it is, well then. It is.
I don't know, I just feel as if you're going to request that the entire circle comment on each others posts that you should too. I understand that we all have lives but umm, don't push the issue if you're not going to let it push you.
That's all I'm saying.
Hmph, anyway... I'm going to continue to blog (because I have a need to) and comment on others blog, because it's what I committed to doing when I signed up.
Happy Blogging everyone!!!
I'm one of the ones that got called out, even though I decided to leave and did it in a professional manner. There was no reason for her to put me on blast. That's not the way things are done, nor is it a way to endear people to you. I'm glad that ticky-tack shit like that doesn't get to me or it would not have been pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a member, I read, followed, and commented on EVERYBODY'S blog, and multiple posts at that. I was not shown the same courtesy. I made mention of the reciprocity issue and it never got addressed. So I decided to leave.
Now I blog for me, and even though it's really nice to have respondents, it isn't necessary. My blog is my voice and my stage, and I will speak whether I have an audience or not. Like-minded individuals will find their way to me, and are always welcome. I'd much rather have meaningful rapport with my readers as opposed to having them comment because they have to.
You're right, there was no reason for it. I felt like that should have been handled in a different way. Not "in front" of everyone.
ReplyDeleteI'm not always shown the same courtesy but then I realize why I write, for me. Because the majority of the time, I need to go back and read what I wrote just to reassure myself or push myself. And I don't need for people to comment all the time. Which means I'm not expecting comments all the time.
What I do expect though, is that if you're going to establish something that you do what you ask others to do. Don't jump down someone's throat for not doing what you're not doing.
Comment's are not always necessary but don't start something you're not mature enough to finish or participate in.
Well, I connected with and now follow a few bloggers (like you, :P) I met at CK who are no longer members, and they say the same thing. CK is a brilliant idea that just wasn't well-thought out or executed. In fact, Up4Discussion is seriously considering expanding the idea and making it a hub for bloggers of all perspectives and interests to meet and connect.
ReplyDeleteI think that the majority of us blog for the same basic reason: to work stuff out, regardless of the content. Commentary is fine, welcome, but not essential.
Good post. Always say what you think. I appreciate it.