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Last week Whoorl did a post and told her legions of followers about this link. Basically, it’s some code that you put on your site that tells you how many people are on your site at any given time. You can also do an add-on if you use Firefox (which I do). The add-on makes the number of people who are on your site at that very moment show up in the bottom right hand corner of your browser.
Cool, right? You would think so…except it’s driving me a little BATTY.
You all know I have a stat counter. Most bloggers do. It tells me how many people visit my site, where they are from, what they are wearing and whether or not they love Diet Coke as much as I do. The essentials.
It’s interesting to me to see how many people visit again and again and never say “hi”. It’s totally your right. I don’t do this for the comments. Well, some days I do, but most days I just need an outlet to document the craziness of my life. And so my Mom can see the kids. Hi Mom! It took you a year just to figure out how to get on here, so I won’t be expecting a comment any time soon.
This little ticker in the corner is adding to my delirium. I will hit “publish” and then start surfing if I have the time. I see the number in the corner go up and down. Oh! Wow! There are six people on my site right now! Now eight! Cool! I wonder if anyone left a comment?
Nope.
Then I start to think maybe my post wasn’t comment worthy. Maybe I made a horrible spelling or grammatical error. Maybe I offended someone. Maybe it was just lame.
Was it lame?
Oh, no! I’m totally lame! I should just quit blogging all together and drown my sorrows in copious amounts of Diet Coke and Mini Eggs.
Then some sweet soul leaves me my first comment. Phew! Maybe I’m not lame.
Then thirty people or so come through, read my post, read the comments on the last few posts, read my “About Me” page and check out my links…and not say a word.
So I AM lame! I suck! Oh, the horror! My kids have a dork for a mom!
I think I need to remove the ticker. Or let my kids run completely haywire – that always prompts comments. Or get pregnant again. Could you imagine?
You could also help the craziness by saying hello.
Hello?
Hello?
Please don’t leave me hanging…I wouldn’t do it to you. I’m just asking for a simple “Hello”. Telling me I’m not lame would be a bonus.
Plus, I don’t think my body could handle any more Diet Coke and Mini Eggs. Even I have my limits.
hello! I want diet coke and those mini chocolate eggs too!
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LOL!!!
I noticed the little ticker a few days ago on your site and was wondering what it was, now I know… It says 5 at the bottom of this page right now, it said 3 at the bottom of the main page.
Limits on Mini Eggs!!!
It’s actually pop in general that I don’t like, it hurts my tummy and my throat, pathetic I know…
I must confess though, I do not like Diet Coke I realize this must sound like sacrilege to you.
there it’s been said, please don’t hate me.
Oh, and your not lame, I’d probably do the same thing, maybe that makes both of us lame, hmmm, oh well!
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Honestly, some people are just too darn lazy to write a comment, Angella!! There are lots of people who read my blgo and hardly ever comment (and I know who many of them are … LOL) and I think some people with Bloglines don’t bother commenting because they actually have to make an effort to do so!
As for me … I LOVE to talk and write so I hardly ever let a post go by without commenting!! Hehe
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Great site…I just never have time to comment. I look forward to your daily stories…
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I read every single post, but only comment when I have time to. But rest assured, I am a faithful reader.
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Hello…
I don’t think your blogs lame, I enjoy reading your them.
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You’re not lame. Not from what I can see. Just engaging and transparent. The makings of a great read. And be it known, that I’m a Blogliner but I don’t read it from that site, I do actually exert the physical energy to click the button, taking me to the real blog with a lovely new template every week, and sometimes even leave a comment. I usually only comment if I have something different to say from the 10 who were there before me.
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I say hi but not often enough.
HI! HI! HI! HI!
I like comments too, then you know people are reading and don’t just think you are nuts. I personally know you are nuts but that is what makes you one of my bestest friends.
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I left that counter on my site for about 90 seconds before I took it down. I don’t need that kind of pressure!
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I’m searching for this button but I cannot find it! Whatever the case – I’m here!
The banner you have on now is my favorite one yet.
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Oh – I found it.
P.S. You aren’t lame.
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LOL.. you AlWAYS write comment worthy posts! I often see how many people have been to my site and think ???? what the? no comment. Luckily I have one super duper loyal commentor like you to keep my spirits up. Hmmmmm must do a how to comment post myself soon.
I had a dream about you last night? I hope that doesn’t seem like a stalker thing to say!!!!
Take care x
PS Counter says 7 on right now!
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You still have Mini Eggs? The stores around here have all run out, all that’s left are Eggies and they are not as good. (In my opinion anyway!) Thanks for all the stories – no lame”ness” here!
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Angella, your posts are never lame. I love hearing the little funny stories about your family and your kids.
You have been lucky enough to be given the talent to write. The way you feel about your counter. Is the way I feel about facebook. Addicted!
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I don’t think you’re lame at all!!! I enjoy reading your posts & often I don’t leave a comment. However, I often do think good things about your posts, you & your family. Keep blogging.
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Hahaha…I love to read your site… you make me laugh, and I really needed a pick-me-up today. So thanks, Angella, and don’t stop blogging!
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I say follow Leah’s lead and nix the ticker. You don’t need the pressure and the obssession….you have a great blog, you are NOT lame, and I am pretty sure it’s a documented fact that only 2% of readers leave comments on blogs (I read that somewhere). Don’t sweat it. Just keep on writing (because you’re great at it) and posting photos of your kids (because they’re CUTE as heck) and don’t stop blogging!
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In agreement.
NOT lame.
Also in agreement_lose the ticker.
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mmmm….mini eggs….mmmmm…diet coke…
for some reason all I want right now are mini eggs and diet coke?? would you have anything to do with that? and really, anyone who can influence my cravings is anything but lame.
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You probably get the most comments on any given post than any other blog that I’ve ever run across… b/c you deserve them! So, you CAN turn to Diet Coke and Mini Eggs…but you don’t HAVE to. You’re not lame
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You are many things but lame isn’t one of them!
I saw that on Whoorl but since I get a grand total of 6 people per day, thought better of torturing myself with that
I am all for more mini eggs, you really CAN’T have too many
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Sounds like something to trigger a lot of stress. I love how you get your lurkers to crawl out of hiding. Here’s a “hi!” from me, but I’m no lurker.
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I wouldn’t worry so much. I enjoy reading your blog. You are not lame and I can’t wait to spend more time with you guys. I haven’t blogged for so long which is the reason I haven’t left any comments. I still don’t have my computer going yet.
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Hey Angella. I read your blog daily, and I must admit I rarely leave comments. Your blogging is wonderful, you ARE NOT lame. I just can never think of anything witty or worthwhile to comment on.
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Ok…you’ve de lurked me. I know a few of your friends but I don’t know you…but I like to read your blog. You have a very cute little family and you make having kids look like fun…since I’m still a little afraid of starting that adventure;). Your thoughts on no comments make me laugh since the same thoughts pass through my own mind after I post.
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hey angella!! I must confess, i do read your blog but never comment. i’m sorry. u should comment again on mine sometime
anyways hope you guys had a good easter(sounds like you did) and enjoy the rest of the week. hopefully it’s nicer weather there. saskatchewan just got hit with this stupid little blizzard today. anyways, have a good one!
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Don’t sweat it! I check out your site often and love your love of life, your family and the Higher power that guides you.
I am sure there are many like me who just want to read an inspiring and “real” life account of what it is like to be a mother, a wife, a daughter, a friend and your willingness to share the realities.
You are an inspiration! Take it in your stride and don’t worry about the clicks, the hits – know you are appreciated and admired for your honesty and wicked sense of humour.
You wouldn’t have so many hits if other lurkers/bloggers like me didn’t want to be here!
Hugs to you!!
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I think lots of people, like me, are mainly readers of blogs rather than prolific commenters. I only comment when I have something relevant to add, whilst I suspect many people comment on blogs mostly to generate traffic to their own site.
Or maybe I’m a cynic.
The blog service I use (Vox) only allows comments from registered users, so you end up with very few comments, and I quite like that as it frees me from comment-angst such as you describe.
ps. Hello!
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I always feel like any comment I would make would for sure be “lame”. Us old girls like to watch, but not play!
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Hi, again. I’m back from the depths of diapers and preschool craziness!
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You guys rock! I wasn’t threatening to quit, just trying to “write what I know”. What I knew yesterday was that I was having ticker-induced psychosis! The ticker has been banished. DC & chocolate consumption will stay at (moderately) reasonable consumption levels
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Hi Angella, I like your blog and have been reading for quite awhile. I’m just too lazy to comment, sorry! Keep those cute pics coming!
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I feel your blogging anguish! Few people leave comments on my blog either, not that I have a huge readership or have widely promoted myself to even my friends or family. I do read your blog quite regularly, and I love your stories about your family. Keep it up:) I will try to comment from time to time when I am not too shy!!!
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Hello! And you’re not lame, in fact you are a great writer. I usually don’t comment because, well, i’m shy, and i don’t really know you. But I know your brother, and your sister, and your sister-in-law! Hey, maybe you should move out here too.
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You are a very interesting writer and your kids are adorable. I had to laugh at this post because I hardly ever get more than 5 comments on each of my posts and I always wonder if that means I’m completely nuts and nobody can relate to what I’m saying or if my stats counter is just wrong and no one is in fact coming to my blog! Just keep doing what you do. It’s obviously working as per the 36 comments to this post.
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I just made my way to this post. Before I had my own blog, I never thought to comment on other blogs. I liked what I was reading, and would email links to my friends, but I didn’t realize how much gratification a blogger receives just by getting a few comments. Of course, now, I get it.
When I see return visitors on my statcounter, sometimes I want to say HI THERE, PERSON IN BROOKLYN! WHY HELLO, MR. BOCA RATON!
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