tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post7598493040579722753..comments2024-03-11T22:21:23.723-04:00Comments on The Altered Page: Who Are You?Sethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-19155710561374519132009-04-06T18:11:00.000-04:002009-04-06T18:11:00.000-04:00I'm back. I don't know if anyone is reading throu...I'm back. I don't know if anyone is reading through all the comments, but I've started reading through them, and I will just speak to an issue that bugs me, even as you may be the only reader of it! <BR/><BR/>I don't know why readers, feeds or word verification should keep anyone from commenting. It seems to me that you have time to do what you want to do. If you truly are taking the time to read a blog post, you can take the extra seconds it takes to comment. And I also think it's disingenuous to say that you want a community when you never leave comments. What it means to me is that you want to talk and not to listen. That you want exposure, but not to give back. It means to me that you are in this for a one-sided conversation. Or, you want to sell your work. But that's not the same as wanting a community. That is fine! Many people don't need a community, and I am a very independent and self-involved person in many ways. But I would be lying if I said I want only to hear my own voice and spread my own cheer. I always want to see and hear what others have to offer, and I want them to know when I respond to it. I have the few seconds it takes to do so.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608720704163044033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-11608895462646268232009-04-06T18:01:00.000-04:002009-04-06T18:01:00.000-04:00Seth, I am so sorry I missed your poll. As you kn...Seth, I am so sorry I missed your poll. As you know, I left town on the 26th and returned Saturday, so the window was closed. But you know all about my blog and about my sometimes silly comments. <BR/><BR/>I often find it curious as to why people who read don't comment. I'm thankful for readers. It's great. But it's confusing to me that, even people who may complain because others don't comment, don't take the time to comment, themselves! I don't know what that's about.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608720704163044033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-8551155463742651852009-04-06T16:52:00.000-04:002009-04-06T16:52:00.000-04:00Hi Seth, I've missed the cut-off on this one but n...Hi Seth, I've missed the cut-off on this one but nevertheless I wanted to leave a comment. I started my blog to motivate myself and my art which hasn't always been easy given that I live outside my own country and 'art' culture. In the process I've found an amazing group of talented people doing their own 'thing' inspiring and encouraging others along the way. I also see from my stats that many come by without commenting but that in itself is oddly fascinating.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150498588550946205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-39498364016326293372009-04-05T22:31:00.000-04:002009-04-05T22:31:00.000-04:00Hello Seth, I confess, for a moment I thought this...Hello Seth, I confess, for a moment I thought this was Judy's blog, then after your email I had to come back in here and now I figured it all out, you have a world of people in here and so much beauty to share!<BR/><BR/>I love blogs and also to leave my mark, most of the time because it is a way to reach out to family and friends and also because it allows me the opportunity to meet other artists. <BR/>I visit other people's blogs but do not leave comments, often I don't have the time, but I appreciate their creativity and the way they share...it is often moving and inspiring.<BR/>So...thanks for creating this space, and please come to visit mine if you have some time. I have so many blogs by now I forget to go there myself. :)Griseldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-32203509833802201052009-04-04T23:06:00.000-04:002009-04-04T23:06:00.000-04:00i blog, read and comment - I appreciate your blog ...i blog, read and comment - I appreciate your blog and how you connect/in.spire others.John M. Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611426433624317904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-38595675949021599002009-04-03T20:12:00.000-04:002009-04-03T20:12:00.000-04:00My name is Hélène, I'm Canadian. I totally fell in...My name is Hélène, I'm Canadian. I totally fell in love with your stars series, love the rusty circles.<BR/><BR/>There's around 80 blogs that I follow on a regular basis. Of course, it's on a RSS reader. I don't agree with Jen though, as soon as I have something to say, I just click on the blog link and comment away!Laneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09686045808005529102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-42124310545613671422009-04-03T08:42:00.000-04:002009-04-03T08:42:00.000-04:00Oops! I missed the poll by one day. Well, I would ...Oops! I missed the poll by one day. Well, I would have just upped the count on bloggers by one more. <BR/><BR/>I blog mostly to document my art. I enjoy interacting with the folks who comment on my blog. I like to comment when I visit a blog but visiting other blogs is hard for me time-wise so I don't end up commenting very often.sallythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661613728362366250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-25079500865521350292009-04-03T07:14:00.000-04:002009-04-03T07:14:00.000-04:00I have a blog of my own and subscribe to others us...I have a blog of my own and subscribe to others using Google reader. I have this BAD habit of skimming the posts of the blogs I read...it's really due to the fact that I read so many. This is the reason why I can't get my own things done! I do comment on blogs but not as often as I should. I'd prefer to write something thoughtful rather than making a comment just for the sake of it.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08928203417877261413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-666071368779187782009-04-02T14:00:00.000-04:002009-04-02T14:00:00.000-04:00seth, you have obviously posed a great question - ...seth, you have obviously posed a great question - look at the responses! whatever the answer is, as to who the readers are, i hope you have inspired the thought process for all readers to comment more often. for me, blogging is two-fold: that which we share, and the dialogue that follows in comments. i do believe 'feeds' and 'readers' have cut down on comments, but it is a useful source to see who on your list has recently updated...but it's up to you to click through and join in the whole post, which means reading and leaving comments. <BR/> <BR/>perfect example is this post - so many opinions offered, making it an even better post.michelle wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424558212275956184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-72609007062897225582009-04-01T17:59:00.000-04:002009-04-01T17:59:00.000-04:00Living down under, so far away from the rest of th...Living down under, so far away from the rest of the world, blogging becomes away of spreading your wings. I've also got to meet some great locals along the way too.Ro Bruhnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766616012470244040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-20708211426072097992009-04-01T14:19:00.000-04:002009-04-01T14:19:00.000-04:00i've been here a few times, and always get sidetra...i've been here a few times, and always get sidetracked by your visitors--bouncing to their blogs... and not getting back.<BR/><BR/>i've always had lots of people who don't comment... in fact, you tagged me once, and i had no idea where you came from or how you knew me.<BR/><BR/>i haven't been online long, so its a whole strange thing to me, to witness this sharing, reading, talking outloud stuff.<BR/><BR/>All the world is a stage, Shakespeare said, wonder if he could see the blogs.<BR/>:)mansuetudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805383049085040581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-60133644155526015732009-04-01T10:03:00.000-04:002009-04-01T10:03:00.000-04:00Very interesting, Seth! I think we all wonder abo...Very interesting, Seth! I think we all wonder about who our readers are. Sometimes, I think I must be the only one looking at my blog, although stats don't bear that out at all. Most of my readers are silent...which is ok. If they're touched by something I post, they'll comment...or not. Still, I know they're out there!Deryn Mentockhttp://somethingsublime.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-20352694156527382902009-03-31T19:57:00.000-04:002009-03-31T19:57:00.000-04:00In my limited experience, most of my readers are e...In my limited experience, most of my readers are either other bloggers or some family who do not have blogs themselves and some friends in the same position. I tend to click on some of the commenters from art blogs who are usually artists themselves. It's a great way of discovering more talent.BThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800917080090010655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-77730071622546147112009-03-31T05:18:00.000-04:002009-03-31T05:18:00.000-04:00Okay Seth I must admit I have been reading your bl...Okay Seth I must admit I have been reading your blog for a few months and haven't left comments but I must tell you that is because I am relatively new to the whole blogging and art communities both. Don't ask me where I've been until now, but wherever it was I will never return thats for sure. I have only discovered art in the last 3 years (OMG I said that out loud too) prior to that it was something I looked at in galleries but it could never be me, could it? Well now I know better, but it has been a journey of its own to feel brave enough to both comment on anothers work and to also put myself out there as well. So I joined the blogging community at xmas and am here to stay. Now I understand how inspiring and important it is to have feedback from others, so here is some for you. I love your art. I have found it very inspiring and make a point to cruise around every few weeks to see what you are up to. Thanks for posting and inspiring others.Kim Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020977100640715191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-35240310256384748462009-03-30T19:26:00.000-04:002009-03-30T19:26:00.000-04:00I'm an artist blogging since 2006. Posting mainly ...I'm an artist blogging since 2006. Posting mainly photos and artworks. When I visit blogs I prefer to look rather than read. If an artwork strikes me I will read and comment.<BR/><BR/>If a non-artist blogger comments on my art, I return the visit and always leave a comment... they may turn out to be a patron.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-15652266066656705352009-03-30T04:30:00.000-04:002009-03-30T04:30:00.000-04:00Hi Seth, I made my way over here from Viv Bonder's...Hi Seth, I made my way over here from Viv Bonder's blog. I have a blog, but have visitors who do not. I also am like others, who have commented here, I read most blogs through bloglines but only comment when I have time of if the author has said something poignant that I want to comment on.<BR/>I have a few 'followers' on my blog who have never ever commented but it's nice to see their face there in the 'followers' column. I also love hearing how people happened upon my blog because I have had people drop in for all types of reasons.<BR/>Glad you've got people talking about this ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02938060644635750083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-33389021746526517152009-03-29T17:57:00.000-04:002009-03-29T17:57:00.000-04:00Wow... this entry sure has a lot of comments, some...Wow... this entry sure has a lot of comments, some really interesting answers to an interesting question.<BR/><BR/>I use Google Reader to keep track of blogs and websites that I like to read on a regular basis. It saves me time as I can open up the reader and instantly see which blogs have been updated. To comment on the entry I just go to their blog. It saves me so much time, which is why I use it.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure if my blog readers are all from blogs but I would take a guess that the majority of them are although occasionally I will get a comment or email from someone who has found me through a different avenue.<BR/>Comments are great and I do appreciate people taking the time to leave them but on the other hand I don't expect everyone who visits to comment on every single post or feel that they have to either.azircahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14039380842694034795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-9020780029530184722009-03-29T12:06:00.000-04:002009-03-29T12:06:00.000-04:00Interesting poll Seth... I have often wondered thi...Interesting poll Seth... I have often wondered this myself... I looked at your the answers .... quite a #'s distance in the results... <BR/><BR/> Many folks from all over the world have contacted me directly by email, after seeing my work online... but they never commented on my blog when they were visiting... It feels a bit weird to me when the local folks from the village or at craft fairs say they saw "it" on my blog.. and I never knew they ever went there.. It is then I feel exposed... but I don't feel like that when people I will never meet comment on my blog.. this probably sounds strange but that's just me... Thanks...Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-46819831302932537952009-03-29T05:43:00.000-04:002009-03-29T05:43:00.000-04:00You've asked the question that has been rattling a...You've asked the question that has been rattling around in my brain for a while. I know I have many more readers than commenters. Not sure whether they are all bloggers. It's got to the stage where I battle to comment on every blog that I visit (not enough hours in my day to blog, reply and comment, whilst still trying to do my art and run a household) but if I really enjoy the blog I will try and leave a few words to show that I've stopped by.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-26269029497350721172009-03-28T22:03:00.000-04:002009-03-28T22:03:00.000-04:00Dear Seth, I blog to hear my own voice or rather...Dear Seth, I blog to hear my own voice or rather see my thoughts that I will share with others who bother to take the time to stop for a moment to hear another voice in the distance. I found a Utube video called Art by Tonya Davis at andyradorfman on 6-21-08. I am sorry that I could not tell you how to get to this in the universe but hopefully it can answer the questions we all seem to have on different blogs. I do not care if I am read... but just putting the authentic thoughts, fears, joys and whatever we feel in our human vessels out "there" I feel validated in some strange way. Seth you are powerful in sharing your journey with others you may never meet...but you share your life and give life. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez StewartMary Helen-Art Saves Liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06029836981003692830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-78422712732345030402009-03-28T22:02:00.000-04:002009-03-28T22:02:00.000-04:00Dear Seth, I blog to hear my own voice or rather...Dear Seth, I blog to hear my own voice or rather see my thoughts that I will share with others who bother to take the time to stop for a moment to hear another voice in the distance. I found a Utube video called Art by Tonya Davis at andyradorfman on 6-21-08. I am sorry that I could not tell you how to get to this in the universe but hopefully it can answer the questions we all seem to have on different blogs. I do not care if I am read... but just putting the authentic thoughts, fears, joys and whatever we feel in our human vessels out "there" I feel validated in some strange way. Seth you are powerful in sharing your journey with others you may never meet...but you share your life and give life. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez StewartMary Helen-Art Saves Liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06029836981003692830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-82028110734535844382009-03-28T21:56:00.000-04:002009-03-28T21:56:00.000-04:00Dear Seth, I blog to hear my own voice or rather...Dear Seth, I blog to hear my own voice or rather see my thoughts that I will share with others who bother to take the time to stop for a moment to hear another voice in the distance. I found a Utube video called Art by Tonya Davis at andyradorfman on 6-21-08. I am sorry that I could not tell you how to get to this in the universe but hopefully it can answer the questions we all seem to have on different blogs. I do not care if I am read... but just putting the authentic thoughts, fears, joys and whatever we feel in our human vessels out "there" I feel validated in some strange way. Seth you are powerful in sharing your journey with others you may never meet...but you share your life and give life. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez StewartMary Helen-Art Saves Liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06029836981003692830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-52750059764426005692009-03-28T21:43:00.000-04:002009-03-28T21:43:00.000-04:00Well are you happy now? You certainly opened up a ...Well are you happy now? You certainly opened up a pandoras box, didn't you.<BR/><BR/>If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it......<BR/><BR/>In the beginning....there were just a few. It was easy to commment. Now that there has been mucho friendmaking/networking/inspiration gathering....there is barely time. I think many people are being more selective.Karen Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781297289001148349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-55916611271766301192009-03-28T21:12:00.000-04:002009-03-28T21:12:00.000-04:00Hi Seth, I am a lurker/blogger :-) I love your bl...Hi Seth,<BR/> I am a lurker/blogger :-) I love your blog, and you are in my favs link on my blog as well. I am always curious to see what you are up to. I gain a lot of inspiration from looking at other mixed media blogs, and I love to share my work on my art blog too. I think there is a great support system here, from Yahoo groups to art blogs...I have gotten a lot of help along the way, and I hope I can share some of that too.<BR/><BR/>Keep creating artfully!<BR/><BR/>RobertaRobertahttp://www.rcscreations.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-53794461571459414762009-03-28T17:53:00.000-04:002009-03-28T17:53:00.000-04:00voted. :)honestly, I don't think we'll ever know ...voted. :)<BR/><BR/>honestly, I don't think we'll ever know the answer to that question. <BR/><BR/>I'm a blogger that started blogging (just over a year ago) due to another blogger's call to artists ... that single step opened a whole new universe to me ... I follow close to 100 other blogs. I read about 97% of all of new posts and of that 97% I think I comment on at least 80%+ ... plus, I take the time to check out links they took the time to mention (and likely comment of about 50% of those posts) ... ok, it's true that I have been accused of being a bit OCD, but I know how much it means to me when someone actually takes the time to comment, so feel that it is only right to reciprocate - most of us get some sort of validation from this process. I can also add that I know of friends that keep up with my blog, but NEVER comment ... and when I am part of a charitable event, those same people email my blog link to nearly everyone in their contacts ... I can't even begin to guess the percentage of those people that actually look ... it's a great big mystery, but I bet it's a lot more that we'd imagine.<BR/><BR/>sorry about adding another dissertation response. You must have caught me on a chatty day.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the research ... and let us know what you determine.3rdEyeMusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05157947497875794512noreply@blogger.com