tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post8021708844926581523..comments2023-12-20T02:16:15.132-08:00Comments on The Fifty Factor: Guilty Trip du Jour & UPDATEJoanna Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-19096192374381618462009-11-06T05:16:31.450-08:002009-11-06T05:16:31.450-08:00I only enabled my followers list because a few fol...I only enabled my followers list because a few folks were asking where it was so that they could follow easily. I've never appeared as a follower to anyone else's blog because I don't click on the "follow me" button. Instead, I paste blogs I think I'm going to like into my Google Reader and many of those ultimately end up on my sidebar's blog roll. I'll add or occasionally delete blogs from my Reader and nobody's any the wiser. But really, it's hardly the sort of thing that should cause hurt feelings. Tastes vary and change. Relax. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-3528130906764319772009-11-05T23:52:35.423-08:002009-11-05T23:52:35.423-08:00i think everyone goes through this and it's pe...i think everyone goes through this and it's perfectly ok. you shouldn't feel guilty about it, not even for a second.julochkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884096685015570257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-91909807144485182382009-11-05T13:22:24.890-08:002009-11-05T13:22:24.890-08:00It's ok, Joanna! You need to retain your sani...It's ok, Joanna! You need to retain your sanity, and 300 blogs is an INSANE number, lol! I've been off and on with my blog-reading, and I only follow a few!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-40274647432874246752009-11-05T09:46:38.683-08:002009-11-05T09:46:38.683-08:00I think I got bumped.. no big - but please do reme...I think I got bumped.. no big - but please do remember to visit me every now and then! ;-)LadyFihttp://ladyfi.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-62446395303742093262009-11-05T08:31:18.059-08:002009-11-05T08:31:18.059-08:00I wonder how you keep up with all of your commente...I wonder how you keep up with all of your commenters and followers! Whew!Deidrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145504027833176749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-42371532018169620502009-11-05T06:36:05.640-08:002009-11-05T06:36:05.640-08:00You cannot feel guilty about such a thing! Ever! ...You cannot feel guilty about such a thing! Ever! The blogworld is supposed to be democratic, so you do what pleases you, madam!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-88214922925455456382009-11-05T06:24:09.841-08:002009-11-05T06:24:09.841-08:00Don't think I was ever on your blog roll but m...Don't think I was ever on your blog roll but my feelings aren't hurt. I follow you and that's what important to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813508472498593787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-3964835413490199892009-11-05T06:18:03.043-08:002009-11-05T06:18:03.043-08:00I had no idea there was a max no. EEEEK! I'm i...I had no idea there was a max no. EEEEK! I'm in trouble. : )BonBon Rose Girls Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699626979106427874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-66524567982412590782009-11-05T05:43:12.251-08:002009-11-05T05:43:12.251-08:00I've never had time to follow all the blogs th...I've never had time to follow all the blogs that sound like they might appeal to me, even before we left "home" to spend winter some place else. I'm sure that is why I don't show many followers, although I know I have many people who visit and read my blog due to my stat counter....although my little 47 people who aren't afraid to admit the follow me doesn't begin to compare to other bloggers lists! I just don't have the time to get involved with other blogs and I pick and chose with care. And I see you are still on mine, so THANKS!!<br /><br />Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-32376250644742846452009-11-05T04:47:27.359-08:002009-11-05T04:47:27.359-08:00A couple of months ago I decided to hell with list...A couple of months ago I decided to hell with lists of who I'm following or who is following me. I find it liberating, Joanna, having no commitments or obligations. No need to feel guilty. Please yourself first and I think others will respect that anyway.Rowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765993736554383626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-31830372091960897922009-11-05T04:47:07.538-08:002009-11-05T04:47:07.538-08:00The thing is, as you said, you can't expect to...The thing is, as you said, you can't expect to like every blog. People write about different things and write in very different ways, it's not surprising you don't want to read them all - some of them out there (and I'll whisper this bit) can actually be pretty boring so it's understandable.<br /><br />Just make sure you follow the kick-ass ones lolTonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147460775348580377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-65726924866486601582009-11-05T01:20:35.905-08:002009-11-05T01:20:35.905-08:00It can get out of hand. You have to have time for...It can get out of hand. You have to have time for the rest of your life.<br /><br />I have seen a couple of blogger blogs that sport really big photos and I want to learn how to do that.People Who Know Me Would Say:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04621641188403948733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-33192150937508143942009-11-04T22:52:32.495-08:002009-11-04T22:52:32.495-08:00You're funny. :) Don't feel guilty. It&...You're funny. :) Don't feel guilty. It's impossible to read everyone's blog - there would be no time to sleep! <br /><br />~Keriforever folding laundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673738277278533814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-10942408994333757152009-11-04T22:42:28.356-08:002009-11-04T22:42:28.356-08:00Hey, I understand about the anxiety. And you wrote...Hey, I understand about the anxiety. And you wrote about it really well. I confess - I then had a quick peek to see if you were still there as a follower of my blog! And you were! I am very chuffed about that! Now I need to write a few more posts. I have slowed right down since my return from France. :-)Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785329897294524869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-77425459115848994772009-11-04T20:40:30.907-08:002009-11-04T20:40:30.907-08:00jeez!!
take a deep breath chickadee!!!
readers c...jeez!!<br /><br />take a deep breath chickadee!!!<br /><br />readers come and they go. you follow some blogs then move on. <br /><br />it's like a gigantic cocktail party out here in the blogosphere. <br /><br />it's good to mingle and spread the love. <br /><br />and when the time is right, it's good to move on. so many stories and people to get to know. <br /><br />enjoy it all while you can.<br /><br />and really girl, CHILL OUT. don't make blogging hard. life is hard enough!!<br /><br />:)Mrs. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15360433416733092249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-27024466210708882822009-11-04T19:35:47.657-08:002009-11-04T19:35:47.657-08:00I don't "follow" many ( or have many...I don't "follow" many ( or have many followers), but really enjoy the ones I am able to read, and always appreciate when someone takes the time to leave a comment for me. I blog mostly for myself, but value the "friendships" I have made. You are always a favorite, Joanna.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-19149577951845040812009-11-04T19:35:31.197-08:002009-11-04T19:35:31.197-08:00I'm ecstatic that you are still following me!!...I'm ecstatic that you are still following me!!! I know that sometimes I can be a drag...I try to "fun it up" on occasion!!!<br /><br />300 is the limit? Really? Guess I have some reading to do!!!Raoulysgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656303112052173326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-25815550186091538382009-11-04T19:28:00.005-08:002009-11-04T19:28:00.005-08:00You have handled this delicate problem so elegantl...You have handled this delicate problem so elegantly! As a beginner blogger, I am learning a lot about the blogging etiquette.<br />Great post and great comments. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04100836408379419088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-90801352760987035632009-11-04T18:50:55.905-08:002009-11-04T18:50:55.905-08:00I do understand how you feel. I feel guilty if I d...I do understand how you feel. I feel guilty if I don't leave a comment after reading a blog but there are times I just can't. I go through periods that I don't have time to write on my own blog let alone read others or comment. Guilt. And lots of it. I have stopped following a few blogs and felt guilty doing it to and it was basically because they stopped writing or had gotten really strange. And yes, I felt guilty.<br /><br />Maybe it's just a woman thing?<br /><br />The thing is I don't feel badly if someone doesn't comment all the time on my blog. And honestly, I couldn't be mad if someone stopped following because really do I want someone following if they don't want to? Nope. So we shouldn't feel bad when we do it. That's what I tell myself anyways but it really doesn't stop me from feeling guilty...lol.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441204804740501624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-57671040752762534342009-11-04T18:40:29.643-08:002009-11-04T18:40:29.643-08:00I'd just like to thank you for being so honest...I'd just like to thank you for being so honest and helpful. As a fairly new blogger, I am starting to find it a bit overwhelming, and your post and these comments are so valuable. I guess there are no rules to blogging, and I'm not sure what the etiquette is , but everyone must do what works for them .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-83643819032990334962009-11-04T18:38:49.036-08:002009-11-04T18:38:49.036-08:00I have had the same problem.....Would love to read...I have had the same problem.....Would love to read every blog and just cannot keep up.......Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151128140345216126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-44543866778025254542009-11-04T18:27:00.815-08:002009-11-04T18:27:00.815-08:00I understand where you are. I followed so many blo...I understand where you are. I followed so many blogs when I started blogging 8 months ago and now am over 300 with maybe 100 that I really love. I need to do some housekeeping too.The Peach Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587235197620014751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-10406167034847406802009-11-04T18:16:31.395-08:002009-11-04T18:16:31.395-08:00I remember starting out blogging and followed so m...I remember starting out blogging and followed so many blogs only to come to the conclusion that you did. Blogger limiting your follows to 300 was super hard but there was just no way that I could keep up commenting on 300 blogs in the first place! I had super anxiety unfollowing, but it has been so much easier. It's a whole different world out there...this thing we call blogland!Alicia @ boylerpfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494653464202092752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-37233950348735026372009-11-04T18:15:48.167-08:002009-11-04T18:15:48.167-08:00It's just like deleting friends (or not accept...It's just like deleting friends (or not accepting friends) on Facebook. You have to be brutal or you end up saying "who are all these people?". I follow 20 blogs (yours included) and sometimes I have a hard time keeping up with them all!Chicago Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08684234947777814989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-75255596744025639672009-11-04T17:17:17.898-08:002009-11-04T17:17:17.898-08:00I had considered doing that the other day. I have ...I had considered doing that the other day. I have blogs on there of people that rarely even write anything. I have ones that I don't even recall following. I will sit down one day and unfollow....but right now I'm lucky I have time to read the ones I really enjoy!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582104259056007093noreply@blogger.com