I blame Facebook
I think I must be more insecure than I'd like to admit. I remember a time when I used to get a LOT of comments...and I thrived on those comments. I was blogging for me, but the comments gave me the positive feedback that I craved to keep going.
Since Facebook came along, it seems like more people use Facebook, than blog surfing to check in with people. It does make sense...one place, millions of people. But the thing that Facebook LACKS is the ability to really WRITE. These are the types of posts that I enjoy making and the type of posts that I enjoy reading. I don't obsessively check my statcounter but I have noticed a change in how many readers I have and when I look at how many comments I have--it surprises me.
I'm considering going private because even though that will lessen my readership even more, I think it will help me remember why I'm blogging in the first place. I know a lot of people "threaten" to go private and that's not what this is...I just think it might be time for this White House to close the gates to some people who didn't pass their background checks.
I have a couple polls to the side that I'm really hoping you'll take. If you're reading this through google reader--take 10 seconds and take the polls! Much love.
Ah, my friend brought up this great point...if my blog were private, I wouldn't have been able to connect with as many people as I have. It's been a great way to get reacquainted with people who I haven't seen for a long time. It's just more of a pain for the readers (in my opinion) but I guess you'll know who your true friends are :)
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Sheesh. I really don't like Facebook.
Ali
FOr me, I nevercomment cause I have everyonein my google reader and I read it from there, so half the time people don't even see (even with a stat counter) that I have checked out their blog. It is easier than checking every blog indiviidually ( could do it for hours), just seeing the updated ones...then i get too lazy to comment. I don't think I am alone in this
I have really (honestly really) enjoyed the lack of comments. I used to freak out at the amount of readers verses the amount of commenters-- wondering who is reading (and why) but I have finally grown up, I think. It's made my journaling better and blogging so much more enjoyable.
As far as going private, good luck! I've hated going private and I have a hard time keeping up with others who are, but it's obviously an individual decision.
And really, though. What is the deal with facebook. Why would anyone want to know what random friends who they haven't talked to in years are doing RIGHT THIS SECOND? I honestly do not understand. I totally get the picture sharing and networking thing, but how could it replace blogging?
Cole is getting so big. I love the little quotes you write for him. They crack me up!
I blog for me (and for my family members that live far away). If you go private I will still read your blog so count me in.
I probably won't read your blog if you go private....just because it's too hard for me to keep up if your not in my followers window. Don't do it, I love your blog!