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My Question: Comment Etiquette
I love getting comments on my post and try to respond to them the majority of the time (although I'm a little behind right now). I usually respond via e-mail. I wonder if I should reply in the comments section of the post as well. That way everyone else can ready my answer to a reader's question. But at the same time I realize that most people do not subscribe to the comments section. I've seen some people respond to comments by leaving a comment on the other person's blog, but it doesn't always make sense to the other people reading it.
So my questions has two parts: Do you respond to the people who comment on your blogs and in what manner? The second part is how do you prefer to be responded to?
Ps. For those of you with blogger accounts please make sure there is an e-mail address associated with your profile. It makes it much easier to respond to your comments.
Yes, I always try to respond either by posting on their blog or via email....
ReplyDeleteI respond as often as I can, and now that I have a fast new laptop, it should be easier! I usually respond via email because the person who asked might not check my site again, and I want to make sure they get my answer.
ReplyDeleteI like to response on their post. sometimes E-mail is not reliable. some times I respond in a Blog.
ReplyDeleteI really stink at responding, although I do try. I usually thank people when I'm on their site next. I don't take it too personally since it's really all in fun anyway.
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Since my time is so limited, I typically respond in comments following his/hers. Only if it is very personal do I send by email.
ReplyDeleteAs for how I prefer to be responded to - I frequently leave comments with no expectation of a response. If they do respond, it doesn't matter to me either way.
My Aloha Friday
I usually only respond in comments. Honestly i don't mind either way comments and email are both fine I check em both frequently throughout the day.
ReplyDeleteI try to respond to comments that say more than two words. I respond via email. I prefer an email response, since I don't subscribe to the comments and the chances of me coming back to read the comments are slim.
ReplyDeleteI respond both way! I try to hit everyone that comes to my blog or leaves me an e-mail.
ReplyDeleteI reply to every comment that comes my way by checking out their blog and leaving a comment in their comments ;) I prefer to get comments back in my comments also.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Friday!
I sometimes respond to comments via email but I'm not great at it. I prefer to be responded to via email or even a comment on my blog, as I normally don't go back to the exact post I commented on.
ReplyDeleteGotta say that I'm somewhat along the lines of Kim in that I respond in my comments section as I see the comment. If it's personal I will either respond on their blog also or in an email. And I do check back w/ blogs I have left question/comments on. Typically I like the blog so that's why I've commented.
ReplyDeleteI am terrible about this.. I always intend to comment back ..and I forget.. GRRR.. But I love when People think enough to email regarding a comment I made.. I need to get my act together lol
ReplyDeleteI used to be much better about responding to comments - usually via e-mail. I don't have the time anymore though and for some reason Wordpress has stopped e-mailing comments to me which makes it a lot harder to respond. I always appreciate getting a response from comments I leave though - although it makes me feel even more guilty for not doing the same on my site. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI respond on my own post so others can see the answer, too, but also try to get to that person's post and respond there as well - or I will respond via Twitter, and then post another comment on something else on her blog
ReplyDeleteI reply to all comments on my blog via e-mail. I used to do it right on the comment section, but most people do not check back. This way I can thank people personally for stopping by and know they get it. I guess I prefer the same in return since it is nice to hear back from people
ReplyDeleteI do try to respond vie email.
ReplyDeleteI respond via email if they have asked a question, but otherwise I just visit their blog when I have the chance!
ReplyDeleteI always respond via post or email. It's all about the "comment love" in the bloggosphere, so if someone takes the time to visit your site, read your post, and comment - they deserve a response.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great question (and I'm WAY behind) because I'm wondering the same thing. I don't respond to comments as of right now because I didn't know how. On Friendfeed and Facebook you continue the conversation by re-commenting on your own posts. So I was wondering if you do the same here on blogs.
ReplyDeleteIf anything, I make sure I visit the site of the commentor and I post on one of their blogs. The comment is related to the blog I'm reading. I don't tend to post about something someone said on my own blog. Too confusing.