tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post16156540445996279..comments2023-10-30T10:31:01.481+00:00Comments on Mark K: A to Z Challenge ReflectionMark Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-63213174829760686032012-05-27T03:18:32.361+01:002012-05-27T03:18:32.361+01:00Thank you so much for stopping by - nice to meet y...Thank you so much for stopping by - nice to meet you also :)Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-62906800061573568142012-05-27T00:03:13.098+01:002012-05-27T00:03:13.098+01:00Congratulation on finishing the challenge. During ...Congratulation on finishing the challenge. During the challenge I didn't visit as many blogs as I would like to but, cross my heart, I'm visiting every single one with the reflection post (and I'm almost done)! I am so glad my journey brought me here.<br /><br /><a href="http://evalinamaria.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">Evalina, This and that...</a>EvalinaMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13560920752412411766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-65709398714377860642012-05-10T19:53:20.082+01:002012-05-10T19:53:20.082+01:00I read most of it on that journey home but then un...I read most of it on that journey home but then uni work took over a bit. I have more exams coming up in the next week and then I am free free free so I will finish it/reread and finish it and tell you what I think :D Thanks for reminding me!<br /><br />I've seen bloggers who I've really wanted to comment and found that their comments are switched off. It seems odd, since I like to ask Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754872390240056636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-32692729151727746402012-05-10T04:42:22.284+01:002012-05-10T04:42:22.284+01:00Well, I don't like to toot my own horn (or but...Well, I don't like to toot my own horn (or butt), as you know, Mark. But yes. Yes, I do.<br /><br />;-)<br /><br /><a href="http://minalobo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Some Dark Romantic</a>Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-13537850684769747062012-05-09T16:01:46.650+01:002012-05-09T16:01:46.650+01:00Well done to you also, Nikki :)
I don't think ...Well done to you also, Nikki :)<br />I don't think you ever did get round to reading my story, did you? Shame that, I was quite curious as to what you'd have made of it :)<br /><br />Regarding the comments side of things - I do know some folks never comment, but follow a blog they like religiously, which I find kind of creepy, as it's almost like being stalked. But then, I've alsoMark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-7736403013535965512012-05-09T15:58:12.847+01:002012-05-09T15:58:12.847+01:00Thank ye, ma'am. I'd say go general with a...Thank ye, ma'am. I'd say go general with art thrown in, at least that way you can make the art side a bit of a highlight to the rest of the blog content :)<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you up and running and in my 'Blog Spot' ;)Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-6301631867531192352012-05-09T15:10:17.114+01:002012-05-09T15:10:17.114+01:00Great post :D I agree with you about the following...Great post :D I agree with you about the following thing. I sometimes get followers who don't even comment, even when they begin following me. It's kind of strange. It's funny you mention about there being mostly female bloggers, I do find that now but when I first began I felt like there were more males than females. <br /><br />Congratulations on finishing, anyways :D It's kind Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754872390240056636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-25018154724586850712012-05-09T14:17:32.175+01:002012-05-09T14:17:32.175+01:00Aw, I'm still so proud you've gotten so in...Aw, I'm still so proud you've gotten so into blogging, I knew you'd do well! haha<br />Okay, I've decided that after the hand in next week I will start blogging, just can't decide if I should stick to my art or just do general stuff?Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089938700806197767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-79683561115756089842012-05-09T12:41:33.490+01:002012-05-09T12:41:33.490+01:00I'd vote for #2 & 3. Unless of course, you...I'd vote for #2 & 3. Unless of course, you've just have a very talented butt?Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-64009306150183580872012-05-09T12:40:34.268+01:002012-05-09T12:40:34.268+01:00Commenting seems to be a very personal thing, so I...Commenting seems to be a very personal thing, so I'm starting to realise, and the manner in which comments are structured also seem to reflect that.<br /><br />Good luck with the painting :)Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-40938565835989474792012-05-09T05:13:56.090+01:002012-05-09T05:13:56.090+01:00Possibly, a "scientific" or sort of evol...Possibly, a "scientific" or sort of evolutionary-biology-of-the-sexes take on the majority of comments coming from chicks rather than dudes would be that chicks see you as prey (if you'll pardon the expression) and dudes view you as competition and, therefore, aren't inclined to help you snag all the luscious babes.<br /><br />OR, as the US media likes to crow, chicks LOOOOOVE Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-14365638871678028102012-05-09T03:08:55.391+01:002012-05-09T03:08:55.391+01:00That was a thoughtfully constructed post. I would ...That was a thoughtfully constructed post. I would never do one of these blog hops. I have work to do and precious little time to get it done--especially at this time of year.<br /><br />As for commenting, I always reply to comments. But I only comment on other blogs if a post moves me to do so. Since your posts are truncated, the first paragraph has to motivate me to click and read more. <br /><Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-64399541222472345892012-05-08T23:55:43.309+01:002012-05-08T23:55:43.309+01:00'My brother'?! Is this a writer's than...'My brother'?! Is this a writer's thang, ma'am? I'm so out of touch with hip-talk these days - I never know what'sin vogue or not?<br /><br />I can see why more followers the better by which to spread the word regarding written projects, but they are only good if they are commenting on your work, otherwise they serve no more purpose than a pretty miniature patchwork quilt Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-44549097766572243602012-05-08T23:52:14.869+01:002012-05-08T23:52:14.869+01:00More than welcome, and it is the truth... I swear,...More than welcome, and it is the truth... I swear, honest, guv'nor!Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-46341017024341884492012-05-08T22:06:41.826+01:002012-05-08T22:06:41.826+01:00I have similar opinions about comments and agree t...I have similar opinions about comments and agree that the number of followers you have may not be a good measure of readership. But to those trying to build a platform to launch their book(s), high numbers become increasingly important. But then again, I'm no expert. I've only been blogging since February and have yet to finish writing my first book. I'm at the point right now where Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-61432513868824965042012-05-08T21:12:23.203+01:002012-05-08T21:12:23.203+01:00Great post! (Just kidding.)
I'm on the fence...Great post! (Just kidding.) <br /><br />I'm on the fence about bloggers not replying to comments. I think a lot of people feel that the comment leavers are not likely to check back. That having been said, I made a greater effort to reply to comments people left on my blog during A to Z, and I found myself thinking through some of the thornier issues I'd posted about a lot more thoroughly.Elizabeth Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133959633383307056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-56547799741209023372012-05-08T19:37:01.647+01:002012-05-08T19:37:01.647+01:00*laughs* Easy tiger? I haven't heard that for ...*laughs* Easy tiger? I haven't heard that for so long. Are you a manc? I love regional expressions.Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-91735085158534153442012-05-08T19:29:14.791+01:002012-05-08T19:29:14.791+01:00Nice to see you here at the hearth, Julie :)
Thank...Nice to see you here at the hearth, Julie :)<br />Thank you for stopping by and posting a comment. Also good to see someone else with a similar mindset to my own. I'll stop by your blog to have a peek at what you're up to, I might even end up following if I like what you're writing ;)Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-7432699067517114962012-05-08T19:27:35.112+01:002012-05-08T19:27:35.112+01:00lol... easy tiger - I wasn't pointing any fing...lol... easy tiger - I wasn't pointing any fingers, just letting folks know what irks me so. But I think you can breath a sigh of relief as I don't think you're a serial 'Great Post!' person. I think you can be let off if it's not habitual, which I doubt it is.<br /><br />And I've started writing poems outside of the blogoverse, but it feels different and I don't Mark Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002166292175980928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-39194021284612208792012-05-08T19:18:00.499+01:002012-05-08T19:18:00.499+01:00Ah, now you've made me self-conscious. I somet...Ah, now you've made me self-conscious. I sometimes add my 'Great post' posts. Just as a general acknowledgement to a post I've enjoyed.Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163397506136131088.post-83322287645911197442012-05-08T19:16:44.553+01:002012-05-08T19:16:44.553+01:00I didn't get a chance to know you during the c...I didn't get a chance to know you during the challenge but wow, are you thoughtful in this post. So many details about the Pros and Cons. I think my biggest Con is I comment a lot and quickly (and always more than GREAT POST!) so Wordpress sents my comments to the SP#M box regularly. HATE IT! I also wonder why people will Retweet posts, praise posts and yet not comment. What is UP with that? Julie Jordan Scotthttp://juliejordanscott.typepad.com/julie_unplugged/2012/05/atozrecap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com