on comments…
When some lovely person is kind enough to comment, how is it appropriate to respond? Here in my comments, or directly via email to them, without posting it here?
While I’ve been journaling online pretty much forever, the newer encoutrements to the blogging community (newer to me anyway) such as commenting and rss feeds etc. are in an experimental phase for me.
I welcome and ask for your comments – just let me know how you want me to let you know that 🙂
I usually comment in one (or two) big comments on my blog…. itemizing each person… you know, like a summary. BUT if something is really funny or needs attention I will email the person as well, you know, so they know I got their comment and it’s important to me!
I have a hard time with that myself. If I respond to the comments, am I being extra-self-indulgent and making it more about me me me?
Or if I don’t, am I being neglectful of the people who took the time to respond? ::sigh::
I still haven’t figured it out yet!
I posted a comment but it didn’t show. Maybe it’s moderated? Anyway, basically I said that if we could leave patriarchy behind and move into a gift economy (search for the term online), adoption would be a thing of the past and people could live their heart’s desire. I support your need to stay at home completely.