Hug-a-Lurker Day 2010
Posted in Dusting the Historian's Library and tagged with Blogness, Lurker on May 11, 2010This is a holiday that I’ve celebrated the last 2 years (and not on the same dates any of the years…it’s just one of those holidays)…and it’s about time for it again!
While some blogs don’t seem to like lurkers (someone who regularly reads a blog but never comments), I welcome them. Sure, I love comments and would love for all my readers and stopp-er-by-ers to comment when they want to, but I recognize not all blog readers are commenters.
I want to invite you to let me know you’re here by commenting on this post, whether you’re a long-time commenter, new blog friend, or lurker. You can tell me as much/little about yourself as you feel comfortable with, but I want to recognize your readership, whether you comment or not!
Twitter: RodneyOlsen
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May 11th, 2010 at 2:02 am
I’m a regular reader and always look forward to new posts.
Great initiative. I may have to steal the idea for my blog sometime. :)
May 11th, 2010 at 5:07 am
I’ve only recently become a reader/commenter/lurker. I enjoy your posts, and look forward to more!
Twitter: CarnelianValley
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May 11th, 2010 at 5:56 am
Having only just posted a similar post myself it would be bad of me to not speak up here. Like Veronica I’ve not been reading your blog long (I read a few posts a year or so ago and it took me that long to find your blog again because I forgot the address) but I like the variety of subjects you cover :)
Twitter: cammyconfesses
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May 11th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Hi! I sort of half lurk on your blog. I read it nearly everyday, but I only feel comfortable commenting when I have something to say. This Lurker Day thing is a cool idea!
May 11th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Hi! This is a cool idea :) I’m a new follower amd I’ve checked out a few of your posts before from Twitter! I’m pretty new to the bloggging world. I just started my own blog around a month ago, so I’m constantly changing and learning things! I have really enjoy meeting new people and learning about them through their blogs. Your blog is neat, and different from most of the other ones I follow, so your perspective is refreshing! Thanks for sharing your stuff :)
May 11th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Hi! I’m new here but your posts are great so I think I’ll stick around for a while. Also, love the blog title, I think it’s great!
Twitter: heythere_ann
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May 11th, 2010 at 9:30 am
I’ve commented a few times, but I read your blog regularly since it’s on my google reader :)
I kind of want to celebrate one of these holidays, but I always have this fear in the back of my mind that no one will comment and I’ll look like a loser, lol.
May 11th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Thanks, all!
Charlie: Thanks, that makes my day! I always worry that people aren’t going to like my blog because I’m all over.
Cammy: You’re not a lurker, you DO comment. =)
D: Aww, thanks! I promise, I didn’t do this for compliments!
Claire Suzanne: Thanks!
Heather: Have some faith…I’ll comment!
May 11th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Just found you today through sits! :)
May 11th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Hi! But then, you know I’m out here. I think.
May 11th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Novel idea!! Love it. I’m coming over from the blogfrog discussion you commented on. Thanks for your insights. So nice to not feel so alone.
alicia
May 11th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
I enjoy your blog as well and read more than I comment
May 11th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Cate: How can I forget my favorite peeping…uh, Cate?
Jessica: Yeah, but you also “comment” in real life. =)
May 11th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
You know I have followed you all your life…you are the one who gave me the name GZOE…At least this way I kind of know what you are doing…although a letter once in a while would be nice…
May 11th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Hey! It’s Liz here.
May 11th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
What a great idea…hug a lurker day. I know from my own stats that I have more lurkers than commenters for most of my posts. I tend to lurk more when I am too busy to comment and skim a post and comment when I have more time but I am here too!
May 11th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Hello from sunny AZ! I recently stumbled upon your blog and I particularly enjoy your quote-filled posts. :)
Twitter: xcupcakex
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May 11th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Come on ride the train! CHOO CHOO! RIDE IT!! Choo choo. I’m here by the way :)
Twitter: BestofFates
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May 12th, 2010 at 10:03 am
I like groundhogs. Wait, let me clarify that – I LOVE groundhogs. I attended Civil War camp when I was little and to this day feel superior to other people who attended not-as-cool camps, like those dorks at Revolutionary War camp. I’m currently reading a Rolling Stone that someone left in my office and am trying to finish my blog reading before returning to it. I can’t tell if people hate the book & theatre show reviews I do on Best of Fates b/c my comments always drop significantly. Alpha Bits is my favorite breakfast food. And by breakfast food, I mean food I snack on all day long, wherever I am.
And I’m not a lurker. But I just can’t stop myself from sharing.
May 12th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Sometimes when my blog is feeling lonely I go onto SITS and open every blog with a picture, and if I can find something interesting, I comment. That way no one else has to feel like a lonely blogger. My “stats” say I get 20 reads a day, but when you get >1 comment on average, it’s a little hard to believe! lol.
Thanks for stopping by and commiserating with me. Good luck with your move!
May 12th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Stephanie: Glad to hear! I do those mostly for myself, but glad that someone else likes them, too.
Megan: lol Love your “sharing.”
Jessica: Yeah, definitely a lot more views than comments…but I enjoy all my readers!
May 12th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
New Here! And I only hope to have lurkers! Honestly, I unknowingly having readers is when I think I’ll really have made it ;)
May 13th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Melissa: Welcome! Well, it is always pleasing to see/hear who’s reading!
May 15th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
I’m returning the visit, (you recently commented on my blog – thru Roynn’s Ravings I believe) and I want you to know that I’ll be back, for sure!
I love to find new blogs to read, and I love to read comments… but sometimes due to time constraints, I just have time for a quick read and little time for commenting.
I kind of like to think that other people deal with the same problem, but truth is, they probably get bored with my drivel… lol!
So, I guess depending on the day, and how busy my day or week is, (I’m a child care educator and foster carer), I can be a reader/commenter/lurker!
May 16th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Tatersmama: Welcome!