tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post1094013496500451669..comments2023-10-11T00:36:32.142-07:00Comments on B&b ex libris: Conclusion: We all have something to learn.bethany (dreadlock girl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02565178664993925800noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-34880431345602452692009-04-17T11:00:00.000-07:002009-04-17T11:00:00.000-07:00Ti + Trish-
I am sorry :( Personally I can't wait ...Ti + Trish-<br />I am sorry :( Personally I can't wait to finish my book review and get that up and push this down...there is only so much conflict a person can handle and it is hard to deal with. Sorry gals...I promise my next debate post will be lighter. I don't think I can handle another one of these, it has been too much to stomach.bethany (dreadlock girl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02565178664993925800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-15216834395257112272009-04-17T10:57:00.000-07:002009-04-17T10:57:00.000-07:00Ti--this topic leaves me feeling kind of blue for ...Ti--this topic leaves me feeling kind of blue for some reason as well (don't know exactly why). The past few weeks have had a lot of blogging up and downs. I'm hoping the read-a-thon tomorrow will be a great pick-me-up.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-49886789998220543632009-04-17T10:25:00.000-07:002009-04-17T10:25:00.000-07:00I'm not sure why, and I can't put my finger on it ...I'm not sure why, and I can't put my finger on it but this post made me sort of sad. I didn't think too much about the subject beforehand, I just try to be the kind of blogger that I would like to follow. But now I am thinking about it and it's left me... blue. Sort of.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687620527201679249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-79668583882427632332009-04-17T07:23:00.000-07:002009-04-17T07:23:00.000-07:00Wow, I don't know that much about feedburner stats...Wow, I don't know that much about feedburner stats or where to even find that information out! LOL I must be retarded...<br /><br />I agree that I think if we all listed our favorite bloggers, there would be a list of different bloggers and some that are the same.<br /><br />Great discussion and wrap up post.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-50954683271771903792009-04-17T06:34:00.000-07:002009-04-17T06:34:00.000-07:00Great posts, Bethany--both of them! I only just ca...Great posts, Bethany--both of them! I only just came across the original post this morning and have just finished reading through all of the comments. So many thoughtful and insightful points were brought up. <br /><br />Trish - interesting you should ask about posting Feedburner stats. I went back and forth over whether to post them for the very reason you listed. In the end I decided to post my subscriber stats, but I opted to do that as a sign of credibility, particularly because my book blog will only be two months old as of tomorrow.<br /><br />But I am such a believer in this book-blogging community. Personally, I felt welcome from day one of starting my blog, even though I'm one of those in the influx of the last few months :-) I enjoy finding new blogs I love and then putting them in my blogroll, hoping others will discover them, too. As much as I want my own blog to succeed, I guess I really want the community as a whole to succeed.<br /><br />Wow, I think I'm starting to get sappy, not to mention I'm rambling away now, always a sign to close the comment :-)<br /><br />But again, Bethany, thanks for the great posts and to everyone else for a great discussion. I think it gave everyone some food for thought.Melissa O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13068354108178290445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-90603720338489058742009-04-17T04:44:00.000-07:002009-04-17T04:44:00.000-07:00Thanks for this and the previous post, Bethany.
A...Thanks for this and the previous post, Bethany.<br /><br />As a new book blogger (although not new to book reviews), I am gradually getting my head around just why I am blogging and what I want my blog to achieve. <br /><br />There have been some great points made in the comments of these posts that have given me some interesting points to consider.<br /><br />Thanks for getting this discussion rolling, Bethany. I have to say that I have been surprised at the size book blog network, which I have found to be very welcoming so far. <br /><br />I agree with others that "cool" is in the eye of the reader. I hope that I am picking up tips from visiting those blogs I enjoy that will eventually make my own blog better.Susan Whelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253437044745874795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-83733955644159148162009-04-16T20:29:00.000-07:002009-04-16T20:29:00.000-07:00Great wrap-up post, Bethany.
First... what is g...Great wrap-up post, Bethany. <br /><br />First... what is glue?<br /><br />I just have to say that I'm so not a Twitter'r. But, I do have my posts Tweet for those who do. I never know when to jump in and chat.<br /><br />Can you imagine having 80 comments on a post? I've had that many on week-long contests, but not on a post. If I got 80 comments on a post I think I'd do jumping jacks while laughing and listening to disco!<br /><br />500 visitors a day average? Man, if I ever get there, I'm advertising!<br /><br />Your wrap up, again... was great. It made me feel a lot better about the discussion and much less sad.<br /><br />Sheri<br /><br />BTW: I love making buttons and graphics, too!ANovelMenageriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12328178716595263790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-23818843346393440322009-04-16T18:02:00.000-07:002009-04-16T18:02:00.000-07:00I've been quite interested in this whole discussio...I've been quite interested in this whole discussion - it was a great question. I wasn't sure if I was going to say anything, since most of my thoughts had already been articulated, but I do have one thing I'd like to add.<br /><br />I think there is a "cool crowd", but most of the people who I consider wouldn't put themselves in that category. Several of them have commented on this thread. One of them owns this blog. The reason I think they are "cool" is because they have all been extremely kind and welcoming to be, a new blogger, and have made me feel like my voice is worthwhile. I definitely think "cool" is in the mind of the reader!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939074543470696025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-77037140782415802742009-04-16T17:28:00.000-07:002009-04-16T17:28:00.000-07:00Great wrap-up, Bethany; I like that you addressed ...Great wrap-up, Bethany; I like that you addressed your readers from both sides of the coin :)<br /><br />To address Trish's question about Feedburner subscribers ... I don't think it's bragging; I don't list mine, but I'm not put off that others do.<br /><br />I'm sure we haven't seen the last of this broad and interesting discussion; glad you got us going!Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-42427961180236593942009-04-16T17:16:00.000-07:002009-04-16T17:16:00.000-07:00I've been really interested in this post. I'm new ...I've been really interested in this post. I'm new to blogging and I don't blog books at this point--although I'm a librarian so it's not too much of a stretch to think I would someday! I learned a lot about what seems to be going on in this small world--knowing that people are the same everywhere is really helpful when thinking about these topics. You handled the question, responses and your thoughts sensitively! Go Bethany!DianeGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032523386252412367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-12677692490225869202009-04-16T16:13:00.000-07:002009-04-16T16:13:00.000-07:00As for publishing feedburner counts, I absolutely ...As for publishing feedburner counts, I absolutely do not think that is bragging. Take a look at industry standard blogs of the best bloggers and they are all there. Once they hit a certain number, displaying a feedburner count is a way for your subscriber #'s to snowball. "Oh wait - they have that many subscribers, well, this has got to be good stuff and subscribe." Honestly, I have enjoyed seeing those #'s increase and I'm not going to by shy about displaying it. I think it adds a lot of credibility to the blogger. If nobody read my blog, I still wouldn't be doing this. <br /><br />As for the post Bethany, I think you hit on some valid points but everybody is blogging for different reasons and how they accomplish that end goal is going to be different for everybody. Some things matter to some bloggers and others couldn't care less.<br /><br />I'd like to think that I'm somewhat successful simply for the reasons that blogging has surpassed all of expectations when I got this whole thing started (noticed that's not a "I'm better than you" attitude - it's a self-evaluation). Am I going to apologize for it? No. Do I yell up and down my streets how many page views I get? No. But if you wanted to find out the answer, there are a lot of ways to find out. For any blog, in fact.<br /><br />I could only hope that everybody both feels included and willing to reach out to others.Maw Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729345911368472119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-67435018802176037282009-04-16T16:04:00.000-07:002009-04-16T16:04:00.000-07:00Amen Bethany! I think that you summed everything ...Amen Bethany! I think that you summed everything up really well and made some great points. <br /><br />One thing that I've been thinking about today: if we all said who we thought were the "cooler" bloggers, would those names even match up? Would there be names that are on everyone's lists? I agree with many of the commenters on the previous post that there are different circles. <br /><br />And what the heck is a feedburner? LOL! I AM out of it sometimes. :)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-18471867739249149012009-04-16T15:16:00.000-07:002009-04-16T15:16:00.000-07:00Awesome posts, Bethany! I admit I've wondered ...Awesome posts, Bethany! I admit I've wondered about other blogs that seem so much cooler, have so many more followers, etc. But y'know what? I blog to share my thoughts on books, and host the occasional (!) giveaway... If I can do something to get books into others' hands, great! If my words can inspire someone to check out a new author, awesome! Other than that, eh. I don't have enough time in a day to do everything I want to do, and I'd much rather be reading, anyway. =) So, if you like my blog, YAY! If you don't, I'm sure there are plenty out there that would suit you better. To each his/her own. =)<br /><br />As for counts, etc. I'd agree that one reason to post them for the world to see, is to attract publishers. Me? I like to see the faces in the followers box. My visitors count is strictly for publishers (not that any have reached out!). And I wish I could find a way cooler widget for my commenters! =)<br /><br />Ok, not writing a book (esp since I have lots to READ, lol!)... Have a great day! & thanks for the great posts.dreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07626890852816096916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-52937592570814843302009-04-16T15:04:00.000-07:002009-04-16T15:04:00.000-07:00I'm linking to both your original post and this on...I'm linking to both your original post and this one in my weekend round-up on Saturday. I think you've sparked a very important conversation.<br /><br />I do have the Feedburner count displayed on my blog, and I didn't add it until my subscribers exceeded a particular number I had in mind. It just makes me feel more "legit" when publicists and authors check out my blog - I don't know if anyone else but me pays any attention, and I really don't worry about it otherwise. I worry more about the comments I DON'T seem to get, despite the readers I supposedly have :-).<br /><br />I think the last section of your post, in particular, is one of those tough things that needed to be said. Well done, Bethany!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-9131075866245779712009-04-16T14:56:00.000-07:002009-04-16T14:56:00.000-07:00Trish-
ahhhh, you are killing me! You want me to...Trish- <br /><br />ahhhh, you are killing me! You want me to tell you?<br /><br />I don't know, I guess each individual blogger would have to see for themselves why they do it. <br />I can only see two reasons for having it on a blog, credibility and for bragging purposes. I think that a blog is credible when it is living, (getting comments, posting regularly, has a base of readers and so on) which is really obvious without the feedburner numbers right there. I say it is up to each blogger, but in my opinion I share them when publishers, authors and such- but I find it distasteful on my blog. That is me though. <br /><br />In all truth, if someone is going to be jealous of you, and they want to be, they will find a way to do it. Because of feedburner, # of comments...and so forth. <br /><br />Ali- <br />I really hope so too. Really I do. I thought it needed to be said, but I know some people will never look at me the same way. :( No one is ever loved by everyone though. I wasn't thinking of anyone specific, just an overall feeling. <br /><br />Thank you for understanding that.bethany (dreadlock girl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02565178664993925800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-22797278356525174532009-04-16T14:50:00.000-07:002009-04-16T14:50:00.000-07:00Nice post, Bethany. I hope people will take it in ...Nice post, Bethany. I hope people will take it in the spirit it was intended--not to divide us or hurt anyone's feelings, but to give people something to think about. (At least, that's the way I took it!)<br /><br />Now I'm off to go double check my stats and see if I'm in the "in" crowd or the "out" crowd.... Does Twitter count? Because I've got a ton of bubbly gals with laptops following me over there, so I'm thinking that makes me "in" with the cheerleader crowd.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745786643511417426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195556660351263001.post-34999354843348629802009-04-16T14:45:00.000-07:002009-04-16T14:45:00.000-07:00Great post, Bethany! So what do you think of blogg...Great post, Bethany! So what do you think of bloggers who post how many Feedburner subscribers they have? Do you think that's a form of bragging?trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.com