tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532814.post2824917517223280856..comments2023-08-04T07:05:36.932-04:00Comments on Paper Tango: A Poser at 2 AM..Jan Schollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774293019956518597noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532814.post-22342205607251242712007-08-17T15:34:00.000-04:002007-08-17T15:34:00.000-04:00I leave comments on projects I think are unique an...I leave comments on projects I think are unique and eye-catching. I like seeing new techniques and new products. However, I've become more complacent over time as it seems that more and more blogs are into marketing or promoting a product rather than sharing the artist's work. I understand that when a product is new more than a few people are going to be enamored of it but there are quite a few times when I feel that I'm just hearing a sales pitch--and it's a turn off. I feel the "tags" work both ways too. At times they turn me onto an artist, technique, product, etc. that I was unaware of but after a while I just get tired of reading yet another blog that is a response to a "tag". Too much of a good thing in these cases?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532814.post-85786078745935867092007-08-17T13:26:00.000-04:002007-08-17T13:26:00.000-04:00hi Jan - interesting question/topic. i don't have...hi Jan - interesting question/topic. i don't have a blog myself but read quite a few via Google Reader (hundreds). i would say that I comment on maybe 5-8 per day - when i see a creation or project that really catches my eye, or if there's a cool blog candy or an interesting question that someone asks (like this one). or sometimes just if someone seems like they're having a down day, or feeling sick, i like to leave a cheery comment. sort of whatever strikes my fancy i guess. look forward to seeing others' comments. have a super day!<BR/><BR/>Beth B. (mommy to a 4-yr old!!)bethtruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532580338577750582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532814.post-41689610917610794162007-08-17T10:41:00.000-04:002007-08-17T10:41:00.000-04:00Well said! I comment when something strikes enough...Well said! I comment when something strikes enough that I feel it was inspiring to my creativity. I usually save it in my Google Reader so I can go back and look at it again. No blogger should complain about comments...unless they are doing it for the comments which is pretty obvious in my book.Denise Bryant (imchatty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02439675820742553714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532814.post-77445679644737825952007-08-17T09:22:00.000-04:002007-08-17T09:22:00.000-04:00Jan you hit it right on the mark.I too, think that...Jan you hit it right on the mark.<BR/>I too, think that bloggers (especially crafty ones) feel the need for comments to validate their work. I only recently realized that I don't feel that way anymore, but for a short time, I honestly did. My blog, my art, my cards are made for me, for family, for friends. I don't share them to receive accolades. Like you, my blog is more of a visual journey for me to look back on and see how things have changed.<BR/>I leave a comment when I feel I have something to say besides "nice card". I also regularly leave comments on those who take the time to comment on MY blog as a way of saying, "Hey, I saw what you did today too, and thanks for visiting."Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16538075264488169686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532814.post-59717141741597444482007-08-17T09:00:00.000-04:002007-08-17T09:00:00.000-04:00Maybe people are getting less comments because we ...Maybe people are getting less comments because we have more access to numerous blogs. Bloggers need only look at their counters to feel the love. We'll also try to do better!Tanjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853194850013375568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532814.post-36787539029984257982007-08-17T08:05:00.000-04:002007-08-17T08:05:00.000-04:00Comments are nice...I find I get them for anything...Comments are nice...I find I get them for anything but my cards (of course, I seldom get the time to create the way I would like...everything seems to constant get in the way...darn responsibilities!). I think that maybe some people don't feel much validation in the day-to-day (so much of our jobs, mothering, housecleaning is not something that always gets high praise) so maybe the comments are what they need. I am not saying it might be for the right reasons (i.e., the "wow factor" of the card) but I can understand it.Allison Rankinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709725791930196158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35532814.post-78946910041859174632007-08-17T05:55:00.000-04:002007-08-17T05:55:00.000-04:00I think a lot of folks like you are just blogged d...I think a lot of folks like you are just blogged down (no pun intended) and try to quickly skim through all the different folks blogs that they visit. Not many folks have all day to just sit around and browse so they quickly visit and most don't even read what you've posted. I see that a lot on my visitor report where many folks come by, but most for less than a minute. I do get a few comments here and there, but they are usually from the same 5 or 6 folks. I think it's very sweet of them to come by and visit as often as they do and I accept their comments gracefully.<BR/><BR/>I've always felt that leaving comments are a nice thing to do when you love someone's work, but honestly, I don't always do it either. It's my belief that you share what you love when you post your art work and hope that what you do helps others with their creativity. Yes, it is nice if they mention you when they've got a great idea from you, but it's not likely to happen very often unless you are one of the very well known and published folks out there.Gail Binettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193516826832591384noreply@blogger.com