tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post7997739442812495242..comments2023-11-30T11:52:25.056+00:00Comments on From High In The Sky: It's Monday..Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-33275274642690298082012-06-15T00:01:04.544+01:002012-06-15T00:01:04.544+01:00I love the randomness of your post Sian, and it ha...I love the randomness of your post Sian, and it has cause a bit of a stir! Loved reading the comments too.. <br />I have Google Reader (also thanks to BFS)but find it a bit overwhelming as I have added lots of blogs and don't have time to keep up. I need to do some pruning I think. My regular reads are on my Blog List... a new post shows up and I can simply click on and read. The colour changes once its read so I can keep track. Like you I will become a follower if it is a blog I like - just to show support.Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558786621283350776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-27534813730472350292012-06-13T23:04:57.017+01:002012-06-13T23:04:57.017+01:00Gosh Sian you opened the can of worms! Good for yo...Gosh Sian you opened the can of worms! Good for you. I think!<br />I am quite tired now as it has taken me a while to get through them all after a long day of work. I will mull during my snooze time before sleep and come back to comment properly after a full nights sleep xx<br />I was really sorry to hear that you have been bereaved and I am thinking of you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706417515004034669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-69198896933722147492012-06-13T20:41:58.006+01:002012-06-13T20:41:58.006+01:00I use Reader but I have loads in my list that I ke...I use Reader but I have loads in my list that I keep trying to delete and they just keep showing up again, not sure what to do about this. I like reciprocity but I do like to enjoy a blog too. I use the follow button if I can (I think!) but I don't have a list, lots of reasons really, it would be a big list, I don't read many of them in truth due to time and I, um, I dunno really, something to think about there... Glad you are feeling better and I hope it was short lived by all xxLisa-Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150130990478203351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-66218178187487161982012-06-13T15:50:09.462+01:002012-06-13T15:50:09.462+01:00I use google reader plus some grease monkey script...I use google reader plus some grease monkey scripts to let me comment from within GR, use Flipboard to read/comment on the ipad. There are ummm lots of blogs in my GR - all in folders and I only read all of specific blogs, many are there to give inspiration, for reference, political skimming etc.<br /><br />I don't follow blogs very often and definitely not for a competition. Hadn't thought about the people I read wanting to know - figure I comment most of the time and that is the recipricol bits. I'm with S I read for the interaction and therefore don't read many 'big name' bloggers. Putting some on the sidebar - hmm I read such a wide range I'm not sure which to choose and would worry about who I'd offended by leaving them off!<br /><br />Get cross when you do a blog hop and people only reply on their blog and don't comment on other peoples. Otherwise I figure it is a conversation - just like in a forum, the fact you've posted doesn't mean I'm going to want to read it, and/or respond but I might want to skim through the posts and see what others are thinking about.<br /><br />Sorry you had a funeral to go to but glad the STS story helped. Hope you get some time alone to think and create soon.Missus Wookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137463465514115553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-31049553659586013222012-06-13T14:54:25.796+01:002012-06-13T14:54:25.796+01:00Popped back to see how everyone else manages this ...Popped back to see how everyone else manages this and there are lots of comments!!! About the emails - all i know is that when I started looking for blogs (not that long ago really) I subscribed to some and started getting emails each time they posted. So I did Shimelle's class BFS to try and work it all out and changed everything around and switched to google reader. It works for me, but I have thought lots about this post and it would be good to have a list of blogs I follow on my own blog. It kinda reflects a bit about me as I only follow blogs I like and people I admire. Will have to search out a widget thingy ... Because I get my new computer on Thursday!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893669562473986542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-23139339203549992062012-06-12T23:59:53.613+01:002012-06-12T23:59:53.613+01:00mmmm doughnuts! I read blogs in Google reader but...mmmm doughnuts! I read blogs in Google reader but I follow a lot more in Google friend connect or G+. The way it seems to work out for me is the blogs I comment on or read regularly most often end up in Reader & the ones I just read when I have some spare time stay in GFCComfyMom~Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645425225886356909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-73772356632865586132012-06-12T21:48:13.421+01:002012-06-12T21:48:13.421+01:00Wow, so many comments! Looks like you've touch...Wow, so many comments! Looks like you've touched a nerve! I follow quite a lot of blogs and have some more on subscription though I'm way behind in reading. I don't have a blog roll on my site but Im always a public follower. I don't follow that many "celebrities" anymore as I, too, find the one way conversation a little disheartening! I do follow some manufactuers just to keep up with their inspiration. I go through my blog reader list very often and delete those I find myself skipping too often. it can be hard to keep up though and to be a good reciprocal reader. Time always seems to be short. I always read your posts with interest as I really like your 'voice' even if I'm behind :-) sorry ;-).Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16892468983546525136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-42235854536087026042012-06-12T19:44:31.888+01:002012-06-12T19:44:31.888+01:00your post has generated alot of thought and it als...your post has generated alot of thought and it also seems that many of us are doughtnut fans too!<br /><br />I use reader, however I am mulling over a few changes on the ole blog and may consider a listing my faves down the side.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05314856798900512630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-248145219938700732012-06-12T16:25:43.467+01:002012-06-12T16:25:43.467+01:00So many questions....so little time. I have a gro...So many questions....so little time. I have a group of blogs that I have on google reader and on the Bloglovin app and usually leave a comment 9 times out of ten. The I have a group i visit occastionaly and catch up with a comment then. Glad your feeling better....and lucky for you the germs didn't get here either:)Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156578755014996910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-67695015306365253852012-06-12T16:19:02.141+01:002012-06-12T16:19:02.141+01:00Good to catch up with all your comments as well as...Good to catch up with all your comments as well as your post. Everyone has their own way of reading blogs. Mine is just the 'old-fashioned' way; I bookmark the one's I always read. Sorry to hear about your difficult day but glad storytelling sunday helped. You reach out through that column more than you know. I think people often open up on that special sunday when they might not ordinarily do so. And that is important. Sharing is important.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068448891113086087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-53431886660763342862012-06-12T14:11:35.341+01:002012-06-12T14:11:35.341+01:00I use Google Reader. The only thing I don't li...I use Google Reader. The only thing I don't like is having to then click on the post to go to the actual blog to comment. I comment often, probably 90% of the time. If it's a blog I like I always "follow". I think comments and seeing that people "like" us by following helps us know we are touching someone out there.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502950142316640988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-3406257502626861942012-06-12T13:42:16.770+01:002012-06-12T13:42:16.770+01:00I use bloglovin' to follow the blogs, its grea...I use bloglovin' to follow the blogs, its great, it lists everyone out for me, I can organize it how I want, etc. And there is an app for the phone too, however I just limit blog reading and following to at home time :)Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804464933552236361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-43394754897289143032012-06-12T09:51:00.152+01:002012-06-12T09:51:00.152+01:00As always, you get me thinking.
I didn't get...As always, you get me thinking. <br /><br />I didn't get on with Google reader for blogs so much like Gemma I work through the most recent posts in the list on my blog itself. I've recently started using Google Current (on a tab) which lets you subscribe to blogs you read and 'presents' them in a magazine format. The format is quite pleasing but for some reason not all blogs are updating with new posts so I think I need to experiment a little more. The downside is the same as Ginger describes because you can't comment from that point.WendyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05270967283269892653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-27706198646023949602012-06-12T05:07:32.842+01:002012-06-12T05:07:32.842+01:00oh, i do love donuts! i become a follower on the ...oh, i do love donuts! i become a follower on the blogs i can and those that don't have that option, i just bookmark. i'm not very tech-saavy but hope to learn more in the future.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433914150035377956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-66027630061653915412012-06-11T23:27:15.361+01:002012-06-11T23:27:15.361+01:00I've never gotten on with the readers. I do pu...I've never gotten on with the readers. I do publicly follow blogs and then I add them to my sidebar widget thing. My blog is my homepage so I can see straight away when any of them has updated (their link colour changes and they move to the top of the list.) I do periodically go through the list and if someone hasn't updated in a while or maybe I've noticed they are just all about self promotion and don't comment on ANY other blogs or maybe they've just stopped doing stuff that interests me or they've said something I don't agree with etc, etc, etc then I stop following and they come off my sidebar. As for emails - I've only received them when I specifically click to email subscribe to them - say for example it's a non blogger blog and my widget doesn't like them.<br /><br />Can't believe I missed doughnut day :(Carmen https://www.blogger.com/profile/07968725221313800020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-43971728972915258712012-06-11T23:26:23.873+01:002012-06-11T23:26:23.873+01:00I use google reader and have them divided into dif...I use google reader and have them divided into different folders. Some folders (my art friends) I readcwhen I have time to absorb and comment on them. Others (like professional artists and commentary) are "read only" (no comments from me), and I can flip through these on my phone.<br />RindaMaria Ontiveroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00120998825608732473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-15843189303657696062012-06-11T22:38:50.216+01:002012-06-11T22:38:50.216+01:00Doughnut day!? No kidding! How did i miss that. I ...Doughnut day!? No kidding! How did i miss that. I put my favourite blogs on a blog list and read through there. I dont see my dashboard enough to use it. I do put he follow button up though cos i kbow that is how most people read blogs. A list on my own blog just is quicker for me!Abihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040262335558353614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-62673626938571591152012-06-11T22:37:41.141+01:002012-06-11T22:37:41.141+01:00You certainly have been thinking a lot this Monday...You certainly have been thinking a lot this Monday! I keep up with blogs using Google Reader so I don't follow them. I have them separated into categories so I always make the rounds of my blog friends & favorites, but others occassionally get "marked as read" and I start fresh.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650193963974000786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-82957723844200556462012-06-11T22:33:21.739+01:002012-06-11T22:33:21.739+01:00I love talking about how I manage blogs - hehehehe...I love talking about how I manage blogs - hehehehee, far too funny!<br />Well, I suscribe to more than I follow in a public sense I suppose, I have about 40 blogs in my reader and 25 of them are the ones where I make every effort to comment - my friends.<br /><br />For each class I take I set up a separate folder, dated and named and I save favourites for that year. A couple of months later I sort through the ones I want to keep and threfore I have sets of blogs listed under class names and regional names and also from blog hops etc. These ones only get read every other week or so.<br /><br />I am making a concious effort this year to get the things done, ie scrap, photo edit and write BEFORE I read the 'extra' blogs.<br /><br />My recent STS post was greatly appreciated by my friend and her children and their extended family - they are all so touched by the kind thoughts and loving sentiments from strangers - to them.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009119301336136337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-91254504862190984652012-06-11T22:20:57.169+01:002012-06-11T22:20:57.169+01:00I'm glad that you're feeling better :)
I ...I'm glad that you're feeling better :)<br /><br />I found my favourite blogs through Blogging for Scrapbookers too, then found others through reading the first set of blogs. I'm always adding new blogs as I find them. I keep a list on my blog that Blogger puts in date order with the most recently updated ones at the top. So I just work my way down reading the new posts until I get to the ones I've already read. I like to open the posts in separate windows so I can see the whole blog, rather than using blog Reader where just the post is squished into a box. I tend to look every couple of days, although if Alissia and I are having a quiet day I maight check more than once in a day!Gem's Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18309234162208734617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-83914887506031921692012-06-11T20:16:44.876+01:002012-06-11T20:16:44.876+01:00Sian - I'm happy my story helped you through a...Sian - I'm happy my story helped you through a difficult day. I will say, since writing it, the story has taken on a new meaning for me given what has transpired here the last week. As well, my sister read all the comments and said they made her cry :) She said it made her miss Grandpa. My family has really taken a liking to STS.<br /><br />As for blog reading - I do have things set up in Google Reader, but I have an app on my BB called Be Reader and when I wake up in the morning I will read them then, also I will read them through out the day. I love it, and it does keep me up to date, but it's not great in the sense that I cannot leave comments. So I have to go back to the individual blog. Typically I will do that in the evening. I find it very difficult though most days to comment on everyone's posts, mostly because I have so many to read. The Be Reader allows me to "star" them or "like" them, so when I want to keep track of a post it's there for me in Google Reader. One thing it's great for, are the STS posts, when I have read all those stories on my BB, then it is very quick to comment when I go back to your linksy page. I'm afraid I am probably guilty of subscribing and not following, but someone mentioned it is nice to have them know you have joined even if it is just for lurking. So I will make a mental note to "follow".<br /><br />As for your laundry concern...yes I would say so, I seem to have that problem with socks!!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722162429142110718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-55726193315196689242012-06-11T20:15:36.724+01:002012-06-11T20:15:36.724+01:00wow it took me just as long to read all the commen...wow it took me just as long to read all the comments as your post Sian - some interesting reading here. <br /><br />I use my reading list in blogger and follow lots of blogs. Some weeks i read more than other weeks but usually scroll down my list until i reach the last blog I know i've read. I do try and comment on all the blogs i read.<br /><br />I notice some of your comments include bloggin for scrapbookers - not sure what that is and as for bloglovin it seems to me that it would duplicate my reader!!<br /><br />when did national doughnut day start? - must remember that one for next year.<br /><br />sounds to me like your machine might need a check up! <br /><br />Hope you are feeling better too xxLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258116584432205229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-48603372111529322062012-06-11T20:01:21.979+01:002012-06-11T20:01:21.979+01:00Love your random thoughts and may need to borrow t...Love your random thoughts and may need to borrow the approach, as I have a lot of random stuff clunking around in my head that I want to share... about "following" - I used to follow publicly on a lot of blogs but ran into problems with Google Reader that it would end up in my blog list twice. The blogs I follow regularly know I'm there because I comment fairly regularly. I have my Reader divided into folders for scrapbooking, photography, etc. but the important folder is "Blog Tribe" and if I don't have time for anything else, those are the ones I want to read!Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398170245040387614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-91699437715343901262012-06-11T18:59:08.935+01:002012-06-11T18:59:08.935+01:00I found google reader too complex and too tempting...I found google reader too complex and too tempting to have too many blogs to follow! So now I only 'follow' the blogs I link on my side bar, adn I do change them around from time to time.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00006686534903023371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-28130651714728354102012-06-11T18:55:23.654+01:002012-06-11T18:55:23.654+01:00I have over 100 blogs in Google Reader. I go thro...I have over 100 blogs in Google Reader. I go through them every now and again and remove some that are either no longer written on or if my interests have changed so it is no longer relevant. I divide them into different folders intermittently too though currently I just have must read and follow folders only! Some I follow via blogger others just via reader and a few I follow via email only.furrypighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00947203940702238872noreply@blogger.com