tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post261895112210892920..comments2024-03-18T09:53:12.654-04:00Comments on MotherReader: Comment Challenge EndMotherReaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274509991340797264noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-68412248805801990292013-02-03T03:53:41.993-05:002013-02-03T03:53:41.993-05:00Hi there Pam, thanks for hosting this once again. ...Hi there Pam, thanks for hosting this once again. We had over 100 comments in all at GatheringBooks, around 140 thereabouts for the entire period. We had a different approach though as there were several days when we had over 20 comments made or even 40 at a time, and an entire week where we were not quite as diligent when it comes to leaving comments. Kind of like binge-commenting after a period of fasting. Haha. Here's our final update: http://gatheringbooks.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/comment-challenge-2013-a-running-update/GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-47831094698867999172013-02-02T12:46:06.525-05:002013-02-02T12:46:06.525-05:00Greetings,
Thanks for the comment challenge. I mus...Greetings,<br />Thanks for the comment challenge. I must say I'm more of a gestalt kind of guy than one who tallies, so I have no idea how many comments I've left in this time. What I can say is that it has compelled me to check out more folks' blogs & learn more about my fellow writers & readers. I've had a few rewarding digital conversations that I wouldn't have had otherwise, & several new people have stopped by Wordmonger, my blog. I've bounced around other writers' blogs before, but hadn't really realized the incredibly high percentage that are primarily book review sites. My hopes are to use this resource more in the following year as I choose what to read (given the huge number of stunningly wonderful YA/MG books available). Thanks again to you & Lee for organizing.CS Perryesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03086127005229652995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-45632101973463194592013-02-02T12:00:50.470-05:002013-02-02T12:00:50.470-05:00Ah! I really fell off the wagon towards the end - ...Ah! I really fell off the wagon towards the end - the end of the month is such a busy time for me.<br /><br />But thank you for hosting this again this year. It's always great to get a kick in the pants to comment and read blogs more widely. I've discovered some new favorites.Madigan Mirzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298558705488237857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-26053276983756666552013-02-01T00:43:40.998-05:002013-02-01T00:43:40.998-05:00I did a minimum of five comments a day, and someti...I did a minimum of five comments a day, and sometimes went over but I didn't try to count those, just started over with five for the next day.<br /><br />One effect was that I didn't have much time for my own blog, so I'm glad that everyone else kept posting during this challenge.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005286623073064886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-9338608923067580602013-01-31T23:22:27.295-05:002013-01-31T23:22:27.295-05:00I didn't hit 100, but I use the CC to improve ...I didn't hit 100, but I use the CC to improve my commenting habits, and it worked. :) Thanks again to you and Lee for encouraging community in this way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315947967701781840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-23981491947969175562013-01-31T22:28:44.839-05:002013-01-31T22:28:44.839-05:00Darn! I missed it! I may have to give myself a p...Darn! I missed it! I may have to give myself a personal challenge to get commenting again....Sondyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054775438094491387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-55273355434260666132013-01-31T22:17:24.975-05:002013-01-31T22:17:24.975-05:00This was great! I learned a lot, found some great...This was great! I learned a lot, found some great new blogs to follow, and was reinspired to continue my own blog. I failed to meet my commenting goal though, which was a bummer. My total was about 54. We have a lot going on right now, which made it harder to find the time. Thanks so much for organizing this! Karolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969509020438150950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-89389526334855827832013-01-31T19:19:53.134-05:002013-01-31T19:19:53.134-05:00I hit 70, which surprised me. I didn't expect ...I hit 70, which surprised me. I didn't expect to get that high at all! And I enjoyed reminding myself why I was part of this community. Thanks!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00217383813263874657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-87609859053701226262013-01-31T16:51:29.797-05:002013-01-31T16:51:29.797-05:00I totally failed in that I kept forgetting to keep...I totally failed in that I kept forgetting to keep track of my comments. But, I did well in spirit--definitely back on board, as far as commenting and exploring new blogs. Thanks for hosting the challenge!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745786643511417426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-70167339605482831102013-01-31T15:14:51.843-05:002013-01-31T15:14:51.843-05:00Last year I sat by my brother in hospice as he sle...Last year I sat by my brother in hospice as he slept.To keep myself occupied I set a goal of 10 comments a day and exceded it. It's a bittersweet memory.<br />This year I kept my comments around 5 a day. I discovered I could do it an around 45 minutes. I found it was a reachable goal. I usually did it before turning the computer off for the night.<br />I've made 113 comments as Pen and Ink. I visited everyone who signed up.<br />I've got some new boos to read and found some wonderful posts. A very enjoyable journey. I'll post this same comment at Lee's so I'm not counting that. Thanks for the fun.<br />Susan at Pen and Ink.The Pen and Ink Blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709195512534318571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-6824470296203753672013-01-31T11:52:36.501-05:002013-01-31T11:52:36.501-05:00Thanks for organizing this again! Last year I rea...Thanks for organizing this again! Last year I really went for five comments a day, but this year I found myself much more up and down. I think the difference is that this year it didn't feel like as much of a stretch, since last year's challenge really helped me get over my commenting-phobia. Now I have a fairly decent number of blogs I try to comment on regularly anyway, so I knew I could relax when I was traveling on the weekend and make it up during the week (when more people post anyway.) I did meet and follow at least a few new bloggers this year, though, and I love the reminder to just go ahead and say something already!<br /><br />My total: 100 (maybe more by the end of the day!)Mrs. Silversteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081113623522933830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-12961035213579566842013-01-31T10:39:37.089-05:002013-01-31T10:39:37.089-05:00Thanks again to you and Lee for organizing the Com...Thanks again to you and Lee for organizing the Comment Challenge--it's always a great way to start the year. I didn't comment as much as I would have liked, but I definitely did more than I was used to doing and hope to keep up the habit! It also prompted me to post more, because really, comments are so nice.<br /><br />And Erin had me at "bloom." Thanks again!Anamaria (bookstogether)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10361389598002568007noreply@blogger.com