Friday, April 25, 2008
Comments
Every once in awhile someone will ask me why I don't have comments on my blog. I don't really know how to answer that. There are several reasons. Some of the primary reasons I suppose are I didn't want to feel like I needed validation for what I'm saying, doing, etcetera. What if I became dependent on feedback? Does that mean I have to comment on the blogs of commenter's? After all, I'm just saving fellow mothers time. That being said, I've been thinking that maybe sometimes I'm doing myself a disservice by not allowing them. I can learn from what someone shares and so can others that read. (All 5 of them!) So every now and then I will let the comment gates open and allow others (who I may or may not know) to share insight, motivation and ideas. With the understanding that there is no obligation to do so.
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Hi Tash.
I totally agree on "becoming dependent on feedback". When I started blogging a few years ago, I just left comments off. I don't think ANYONE was reading my blog. It was for family and ME to just write about my life. When I realized that other's out there in our ward and stake were blogging and actually started reading, I opened comments solely so I could know who was reading my blog, if they chose to tell me. Now I feel completely dependent on those comments and it drives me crazy. I want to go back to not worrying about everything I write and censoring for each and every person who might or might not be reading about my life. It was easier without comments. All that said, I enjoy getting to leave comments on other people's blogs if only to let them know I'm there. I've really enjoyed reading your blog. I love your clever name and I really like your title graphic. :-)
Thank you! There have been many of your posts i have wanted to comment on! The plumbing incident for one. I understand the dilema though.
I am positive that you have more than 5 readers. Now, you will find out how many people love to read your blog.
I understand 100% about the conflict you speak of. I go back and forth. I feel that sometimes the comments tether me to the computer, and I feel this urge to check them way too often.
On the other hand, I really have met some wonderful people I most likely wouldn't have been able to get to know without the comments.
You are wise and I love reading your posts, and especially the spiritual enlightenment you share. Opening the comments occasionally is probably the best of both worlds!
FINALLY!!! I have waited for this day for a long time! I can't tell you how many times I have gone to comment and then remembered, oh yeah. But I can't tell you how much I admire the fact that you can blog without them! I totally get why. But I'm glad you'll have them sometimes. This opinionated girl has too much to say to not be able to comment!
I'm thrilled Natasha.
I read and have been reading your blog faithfully. I think you will be really surprised when people start commenting that you had no idea even read your posts.
Looks like I'm lucky ready #7!
Uh, "reader", not "ready". Can you tell I am a mother of small children? My brain isn't working so well.
I really enjoy reading your blog and I really have learned a lot from it. You really make me think when you post different talks or things that you have learned from. Thanks for helping me learn and grow. I also enjoy watching your kids grow. We sure miss you guys.
Love your blog. Love your thoughts on motherhood and family. Thanks for opening the gates, if only for a minute.
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