Comments on: Let's Get Our Kvetch On! Blogging Style… http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html The world through the eyes of a South-i-fied Masshole Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:49:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: I Really Just Want to Say the Word “Hodge Podge,” So, Yeah… Comin Your Way! | Livit, Luvit http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13397 I Really Just Want to Say the Word “Hodge Podge,” So, Yeah… Comin Your Way! | Livit, Luvit Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:43:13 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13397 [...] with auto-music. We’ve talked about this. NOT [...] [...] with auto-music. We’ve talked about this. NOT [...]

]]> By: Gessono http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13390 Gessono Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:45:35 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13390 I have been picking up internet connection with my laptop from the neighbor recently and now I have a firewall on my MP3 rocket that wasn't there before when I was using my desktop. Is there any way to get rid of that? ________________ [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwkRBC6qzcE]how to unlock iphone 3g[/url] I have been picking up internet connection with my laptop from the neighbor recently and now I have a firewall on my MP3 rocket that wasn’t there before when I was using my desktop. Is there any way to get rid of that?

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]]> By: nicopolitan http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13375 nicopolitan Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:59:05 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13375 I meant what I said! And look at this f'n comments section - 200+ comments!? This isn't easy, so mad props for keeping up with everyone. I meant what I said! And look at this f'n comments section – 200+ comments!? This isn't easy, so mad props for keeping up with everyone.

]]> By: Marissa http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13374 Marissa Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:33:01 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13374 I believe I'm in the minority here, but I really don't get all the gripes about "I comment on their blog but they don't comment on mine!"<br /><br />Uh, what the...?<br /><br />I don't want to offend, but that sounds pretty sad to me. <br /><br />I, for one, don't leave comments out of courtesy. I leave them if a post provokes me to say something. Likewise, I hope people don't simply comment on my posts because they feel it's somehow "necessary." That's like doing really shitty on a group project in school but because of the other members of your group you expect to get an A regardless.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I like getting comments. It's a visible sign that people are reading, but the last thing I want is for people to feel *obligated.* Nor do I ever want that added stress in return. It's like e-groupthink and, well, I just can't get behind that.<br /><br />Blogs are supposed to be voluntary creative outlets for the individual writing them. The moment you start expecting people to "return favors," I think your e-self esteem needs to be checked.<br /><br />But then again, maybe I'm totally missing something because I seem to be a minority of one. I believe I'm in the minority here, but I really don't get all the gripes about "I comment on their blog but they don't comment on mine!"

Uh, what the…?

I don't want to offend, but that sounds pretty sad to me.

I, for one, don't leave comments out of courtesy. I leave them if a post provokes me to say something. Likewise, I hope people don't simply comment on my posts because they feel it's somehow "necessary." That's like doing really shitty on a group project in school but because of the other members of your group you expect to get an A regardless.

Don't get me wrong, I like getting comments. It's a visible sign that people are reading, but the last thing I want is for people to feel *obligated.* Nor do I ever want that added stress in return. It's like e-groupthink and, well, I just can't get behind that.

Blogs are supposed to be voluntary creative outlets for the individual writing them. The moment you start expecting people to "return favors," I think your e-self esteem needs to be checked.

But then again, maybe I'm totally missing something because I seem to be a minority of one.

]]> By: StartingOver@28 http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13373 StartingOver@28 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:59:44 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13373 Hilarious and I am so relieved to see that I am only committing one blog foul in your eyes. Sadly, I agree that music is annoying but I generally have my sound on mute so I forget I have it. Hilarious and I am so relieved to see that I am only committing one blog foul in your eyes. Sadly, I agree that music is annoying but I generally have my sound on mute so I forget I have it.

]]> By: Mermanda http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13372 Mermanda Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:19:04 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13372 OW! My scrolly finger! (Okay that never gets old. You disagree?)<br /><br />My blog pet peeve is... people who constantly blog about how shitty, miserable, lonely, etc. their lives are. I know blogs are a place to get it all out of your system but I just end up deleting those blogs because they are constant downers. I don't want to read that crap. Get a counselor. (I'm compassionate.) OW! My scrolly finger! (Okay that never gets old. You disagree?)

My blog pet peeve is… people who constantly blog about how shitty, miserable, lonely, etc. their lives are. I know blogs are a place to get it all out of your system but I just end up deleting those blogs because they are constant downers. I don't want to read that crap. Get a counselor. (I'm compassionate.)

]]> By: Sarah http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13371 Sarah Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:21:19 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13371 Blogs that are almost entirely reposted pictures. Never any substance. I would prefer to read people's thoughts/opinions/inner workings. Blogs that are almost entirely reposted pictures. Never any substance. I would prefer to read people's thoughts/opinions/inner workings.

]]> By: Erin-Dot-D http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13370 Erin-Dot-D Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:10:36 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13370 God, I'm just thinking now, I have to be so careful when I blog, I don't want to break any of the million blog rules and be a total douche! Haha! I make my own rules. I do what I want! Ha! Nah, I'm just a lazy blogger, I have no life, therefore I have no blog! But I totally agree with most of these comments. I just need to get my blog up to par. Haven't updated my links in probably 2 years. Oopsies! I blame the beer! God, I'm just thinking now, I have to be so careful when I blog, I don't want to break any of the million blog rules and be a total douche! Haha! I make my own rules. I do what I want! Ha! Nah, I'm just a lazy blogger, I have no life, therefore I have no blog! But I totally agree with most of these comments. I just need to get my blog up to par. Haven't updated my links in probably 2 years. Oopsies! I blame the beer!

]]> By: LiLu http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13369 LiLu Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:10:59 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13369 <b>Nickie: Thanks darlin! I am with you... no one wants to hear the grumbling... after all, if they read about it, it's because they're READING your blog!<br /><br />John: "Also, news flash: using nothing but lowercase does not magically elevate your prose into E. E. Cummings' league." This is my favorite sentence on this whole post. For reals.<br /><br />Mr. Apron: LOLtalk can be cute if you don't overdo it, methinks.<br /><br />Kali: This 200 is NOT the norm! I seem to have struck a nerve... ;-)<br /><br />Lisa: Thanks, love.<br /><br />miss rambles: No commenting back, for reals. I mean, not every day, but swing by occasionally, yanno? It's only polite.<br /><br />Blaez: See? That's more than enough, I think. It's still saying thank you :-)<br /><br />joshlos: I hear you completely... although I do NOT normally have 200 comments! This is a bit insane. I hope maybe you'll come back despite- I promise I read and tenderly care for every single comment. But if not, I understand.</b> Nickie: Thanks darlin! I am with you… no one wants to hear the grumbling… after all, if they read about it, it's because they're READING your blog!

John: "Also, news flash: using nothing but lowercase does not magically elevate your prose into E. E. Cummings' league." This is my favorite sentence on this whole post. For reals.

Mr. Apron: LOLtalk can be cute if you don't overdo it, methinks.

Kali: This 200 is NOT the norm! I seem to have struck a nerve… ;-)

Lisa: Thanks, love.

miss rambles: No commenting back, for reals. I mean, not every day, but swing by occasionally, yanno? It's only polite.

Blaez: See? That's more than enough, I think. It's still saying thank you :-)

joshlos: I hear you completely… although I do NOT normally have 200 comments! This is a bit insane. I hope maybe you'll come back despite- I promise I read and tenderly care for every single comment. But if not, I understand.

]]> By: joshlos http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13368 joshlos Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:32:51 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13368 I've never read this blog before. It seems cool, but the grand finale entry resonates with me; namely the comment totals thing. For that reason, I'm less tempted to read this blog again. You get a crapload of comments. Do I really need to throw *another* way down at the bottom? I just have this natural tendency to be turned off by blogs that get tons of comments. I don't even know why; I just can't help it. But, to your credit, you responding to all of them is pretty crazy. In the good way. So, props to you. I've never read this blog before. It seems cool, but the grand finale entry resonates with me; namely the comment totals thing. For that reason, I'm less tempted to read this blog again. You get a crapload of comments. Do I really need to throw *another* way down at the bottom? I just have this natural tendency to be turned off by blogs that get tons of comments. I don't even know why; I just can't help it. But, to your credit, you responding to all of them is pretty crazy. In the good way. So, props to you.

]]> By: Blaez http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13367 Blaez Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:44:20 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13367 i can be too lazy to post a response to responders... and i never remember to go back and check if i've been responded to when i post on someone's page...<br /><br />i do however go to my commenters and read thier blogs and comment as well :) i can be too lazy to post a response to responders… and i never remember to go back and check if i've been responded to when i post on someone's page…

i do however go to my commenters and read thier blogs and comment as well :)

]]> By: miss rambles http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13366 miss rambles Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:01:51 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13366 granted am a few days late on replying but i've been away and my google reader was at 285 ( blame txtsfrmlastnyt) but any-ho point is....I HATE MUSIC that starts with no warning!!!if you want music put in your ipod i don't care wot u r listening too<br />-i hate long posts tht go on for days abt nothing<br />-and also the no commenting back argggh thts jst rude<br /><br />basically i hve the same sort of pet hates u do and also font colours-please my eyes are 25yrs this yr they not the 20-20 vision goddesses they used to be respect tht by using ''normal'' colours<br /><br />oooooh but i do love visual aids ie pics, videos etc i think it adds to the post<br /><br />ok thats all (am channelling my inner meryl streep circa deveil wears prada) granted am a few days late on replying but i've been away and my google reader was at 285 ( blame txtsfrmlastnyt) but any-ho point is….I HATE MUSIC that starts with no warning!!!if you want music put in your ipod i don't care wot u r listening too
-i hate long posts tht go on for days abt nothing
-and also the no commenting back argggh thts jst rude

basically i hve the same sort of pet hates u do and also font colours-please my eyes are 25yrs this yr they not the 20-20 vision goddesses they used to be respect tht by using ''normal'' colours

oooooh but i do love visual aids ie pics, videos etc i think it adds to the post

ok thats all (am channelling my inner meryl streep circa deveil wears prada)

]]> By: Lisa http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13365 Lisa Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:02:57 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13365 Agree with you entirely. Agree with you entirely.

]]> By: Kali http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13364 Kali Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:05:22 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13364 Automatic music is the worst... Scares the hell out of my when my volume's turned way up!<br /><br />I hardly ever reply to comments on my blog - instead I visit my commenters' pages. I feel bad about making people come back to my page again to find my replies... I dunno it's like a weird phobia..<br /><br />Of course that would probably be different if I were like you, with 200 comments.. Automatic music is the worst… Scares the hell out of my when my volume's turned way up!

I hardly ever reply to comments on my blog – instead I visit my commenters' pages. I feel bad about making people come back to my page again to find my replies… I dunno it's like a weird phobia..

Of course that would probably be different if I were like you, with 200 comments..

]]> By: Meghan http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13363 Meghan Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:07:56 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13363 Automatic music and people that don't comment back. Grrr. And LOLtalk is cute. Automatic music and people that don't comment back. Grrr. And LOLtalk is cute.

]]> By: Mr. Apron http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13362 Mr. Apron Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:22:06 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13362 My blog pisses me the fuck off.<br /><br />Why can't I add more pictures, YouTube clips, RSS feeds, Tweets, Headers, streaming audio, pictures of crotch shots and other assorted media to compensate for my complete lack of content? My blog pisses me the fuck off.

Why can't I add more pictures, YouTube clips, RSS feeds, Tweets, Headers, streaming audio, pictures of crotch shots and other assorted media to compensate for my complete lack of content?

]]> By: John http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13361 John Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:46:32 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13361 1. Lengthy explanations about why you've taken so long to post (dude, I haven't been on pins and needles) or proclamations that you're not dead (who really jumps to that conclusion?). <br /><br />2. Teh instead of the. Teh lameness, it overwhelms. In the same vein: intertubes or any net-as-plumbing metaphors. Also, news flash: using nothing but lowercase does not magically elevate your prose into E. E. Cummings' league. <br /><br />3. Using other people's photographs without giving them prominent credit. If someone stole text from your blog without prominent attribution, you'd freak. Images are no different. 1. Lengthy explanations about why you've taken so long to post (dude, I haven't been on pins and needles) or proclamations that you're not dead (who really jumps to that conclusion?).

2. Teh instead of the. Teh lameness, it overwhelms. In the same vein: intertubes or any net-as-plumbing metaphors. Also, news flash: using nothing but lowercase does not magically elevate your prose into E. E. Cummings' league.

3. Using other people's photographs without giving them prominent credit. If someone stole text from your blog without prominent attribution, you'd freak. Images are no different.

]]> By: Nickie. http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13360 Nickie. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:04:38 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13360 I totally agree with every statement here. thankfully the volumes off at work, so loud blaring music isn't on my list. but my biggest pet peeve is two things people have mentioned. <br /><br />a)when someone begs/grumbles about the lack of comments/followers. ((someone i follow!))<br />b) when you take the time to comment on people's blogs and they can't even take the time to write you back..<br /><br />great post! =) I totally agree with every statement here. thankfully the volumes off at work, so loud blaring music isn't on my list. but my biggest pet peeve is two things people have mentioned.

a)when someone begs/grumbles about the lack of comments/followers. ((someone i follow!))
b) when you take the time to comment on people's blogs and they can't even take the time to write you back..

great post! =)

]]> By: LiLu http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13359 LiLu Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:56:59 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13359 <b>Patty Duke: I have no idea how I manage... it helps that you all appreciate it, I can tell you that! And I'm with you on moderating. I understand that some people have trouble with haters, but if you don't, for the LOVE, turn it off!<br /><br />K@Blog Goggles: And I love getting your two cents! And YES re: random comments. That generally are pimping themselves. NOT COOL.<br /><br />sleepyjane: Yours is probably one of the most eye-friendly I've seen, love. Don't fret! And THANK YOU- you rock too, my dear.<br /><br />a!k0: I get a little random on you guys sometimes... sorry. :-)<br /><br />Elizabeth Marie: HA! I knew what you meant, darling. I always always always try to give credit. That is definitely my biggest peeve of them all!<br /><br />pinkjellybaby: Exactly- reply OR return visit. I will accept either/or, thank you very much! This is a two-way street in blogland.<br /><br />Alex: TOTAL turn off. And I think the 4-5 paragraphs is a good rule of thumb, barring stuff like pictures and dialogue, of course. I'm with ya.<br /><br />michelle: Me either. Not to mention the mini heart attack it gives me...<br /><br />JordanBaker: I was wondering if you'd be covering the TC: Masters! Glad to see you are. And don't think I missed that "cum", missy. (TWSS.)<br /><br />Shevonne: *Scrambling to find email notification* :-) Thanks, dear!<br /><br />Katie: I am totally stealing "blog-licly" from you. LOVE IT.</b> Patty Duke: I have no idea how I manage… it helps that you all appreciate it, I can tell you that! And I'm with you on moderating. I understand that some people have trouble with haters, but if you don't, for the LOVE, turn it off!

K@Blog Goggles: And I love getting your two cents! And YES re: random comments. That generally are pimping themselves. NOT COOL.

sleepyjane: Yours is probably one of the most eye-friendly I've seen, love. Don't fret! And THANK YOU- you rock too, my dear.

a!k0: I get a little random on you guys sometimes… sorry. :-)

Elizabeth Marie: HA! I knew what you meant, darling. I always always always try to give credit. That is definitely my biggest peeve of them all!

pinkjellybaby: Exactly- reply OR return visit. I will accept either/or, thank you very much! This is a two-way street in blogland.

Alex: TOTAL turn off. And I think the 4-5 paragraphs is a good rule of thumb, barring stuff like pictures and dialogue, of course. I'm with ya.

michelle: Me either. Not to mention the mini heart attack it gives me…

JordanBaker: I was wondering if you'd be covering the TC: Masters! Glad to see you are. And don't think I missed that "cum", missy. (TWSS.)

Shevonne: *Scrambling to find email notification* :-) Thanks, dear!

Katie: I am totally stealing "blog-licly" from you. LOVE IT.

]]> By: LiLu http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/06/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style.html#comment-13358 LiLu Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:27:42 +0000 http://livitluvitmovesite.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lets-get-our-kvetch-on-blogging-style/#comment-13358 <b>JM: Sounds like you've got a post of your own brewing...<br /><br />Katie: I put plenty of pictures in today's TMIT just for you. xo<br /><br />WickedCourtni: I <3 your face. And YES, I have been blatantly asked for pimps. Which is worse, that or the HS thing? I'm not even sure.<br /><br />Sebastian: Um, yeah, I guess like the relevant 20SB thread... and the 4,000 other people who have blogged about this before... just adding my own personal 2 cents, dear.<br /><br />alissa: Agreed- that's why I try to do both. (Also see: I am insane.)<br /><br />Nikki: I have no idea how I do it either... and don't live in fear! I think a response OR a visit to the commenter is more than adequate- you're fine, my dear!<br /><br />Twinkie: And inching closer to 200... we all feel a lot of feelings, apparently. ;-) And I promise not to quit on you!<br /><br />Kristen: Totes magotes, dear. At least show a LITTLE love back, yanno?<br /><br />justjp: Aw, you rock too, my dear! I actually don't think I've gotten any hate mail yet, shockingly enough... *knocks on wood*<br /><br />A Super Girl: The last is usually the most important, no? And I'm so glad I learned about partial feeds... Not that I tried that for a day, or anything...<br /><br />justrun: MAYBE there is a bit more 'smart' in me than I let on. MAYBE. ;-)<br /><br />Jenni: Dude, no one has said word verification yet, and that totally drives me INSANE. Just like Barry.<br /><br />drollgirl: You get me. You really get me. (And I got the hell outta Brandeis... it is the "Dark Year" I never talk about.)<br /><br />Sub Sweetheart: Aw, it happens. Yours is fun! It's all orange and stuff!<br /><br />andonetime: I think that was a compliment. I'm sure going to take it as one... ;-)<br /><br />Cheddar: HAVING giveaways is one thing... pimping them out in OTHER people's comments is another. Fix nothing, my dear. xo<br /><br />andonetime: Well, not responding to comments OR not paying a visit back. I think either is a valid show of recognition.<br /><br />teasinglydiverse: And it is beautiful, isn't it? Eggy Mayers made it for me: http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr114/Tati_Worm/Lilu.png<br /><br />Gabby: I think either is totally fine. Either one says "Hey, I saw you stopped by, and I appreciate it," yanno?<br /><br />BWP: But you visit! I think that's the same as responding. And emails definitely count.<br /><br />d&o chic: Hmmm. I might need to keep my pet names in check...<br /><br />Kez: Thank you so much. I really try... it's good to know it doesn't go unnoticed. :-)<br /><br />Soda & Candy: Well, something tells me it's more than just boogers and tampons, but thank you. ;-) And replying doesn't take me long... I always know what I want to say, I suppose.<br /><br />amanda: Me either! I just can't stomach it.<br /><br />Sass: Exactly- the music's never anything GOOD, like Bell Biv Devoe. What?<br /><br />Lexilooo: I'm glad you did! And I think you're the first person to say that... I don't mind it on my friends' blogs, but yeah, I guess it would be weird from an e-stranger!<br /><br />thedancingj: Apparently it's a controversial subject ;-)<br /><br />mylittlebecky: Of course you are, dear. You're getting your own url and everything! All growed up!<br /><br />Maegan: Dudette, if I EVER find someone stealing my content, I will hunt them down and pull all twenty of their nails off with pliers. Truth.<br /><br />LMB: I think responding to a comment OR visiting their blog counts, so you're good. ;-) And YES re: plugging! Cut that crap out, peoples!<br /><br />ms. mindless: YES re: too good to comment! What is that shiz... we're all busy, folks. (Thanks for swinging by!)<br /><br />Krystyna: "It's a blog, not iTunes." EXACTAMUNDO, my dear.<br /><br />Erin: Oh, I hear u loud 'n clear. Freaking ANNOYING as hell... we are not teeny boppers anymore, people.<br /><br />Zan: Too long is the least offensive crime, I think. And if it's great content, not even that matters.<br /><br />Claire: Aw, moving in for the e-hug!<br /><br />Chelsea: Is it okay that I talked about my kittens today in my TMI? It wasn't exactly cute, if that makes it better...</b> JM: Sounds like you've got a post of your own brewing…

Katie: I put plenty of pictures in today's TMIT just for you. xo

WickedCourtni: I <3 your face. And YES, I have been blatantly asked for pimps. Which is worse, that or the HS thing? I'm not even sure.

Sebastian: Um, yeah, I guess like the relevant 20SB thread… and the 4,000 other people who have blogged about this before… just adding my own personal 2 cents, dear.

alissa: Agreed- that's why I try to do both. (Also see: I am insane.)

Nikki: I have no idea how I do it either… and don't live in fear! I think a response OR a visit to the commenter is more than adequate- you're fine, my dear!

Twinkie: And inching closer to 200… we all feel a lot of feelings, apparently. ;-) And I promise not to quit on you!

Kristen: Totes magotes, dear. At least show a LITTLE love back, yanno?

justjp: Aw, you rock too, my dear! I actually don't think I've gotten any hate mail yet, shockingly enough… *knocks on wood*

A Super Girl: The last is usually the most important, no? And I'm so glad I learned about partial feeds… Not that I tried that for a day, or anything…

justrun: MAYBE there is a bit more 'smart' in me than I let on. MAYBE. ;-)

Jenni: Dude, no one has said word verification yet, and that totally drives me INSANE. Just like Barry.

drollgirl: You get me. You really get me. (And I got the hell outta Brandeis… it is the "Dark Year" I never talk about.)

Sub Sweetheart: Aw, it happens. Yours is fun! It's all orange and stuff!

andonetime: I think that was a compliment. I'm sure going to take it as one… ;-)

Cheddar: HAVING giveaways is one thing… pimping them out in OTHER people's comments is another. Fix nothing, my dear. xo

andonetime: Well, not responding to comments OR not paying a visit back. I think either is a valid show of recognition.

teasinglydiverse: And it is beautiful, isn't it? Eggy Mayers made it for me: http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr114/Tati_Worm/Lilu.png

Gabby: I think either is totally fine. Either one says "Hey, I saw you stopped by, and I appreciate it," yanno?

BWP: But you visit! I think that's the same as responding. And emails definitely count.

d&o chic: Hmmm. I might need to keep my pet names in check…

Kez: Thank you so much. I really try… it's good to know it doesn't go unnoticed. :-)

Soda & Candy: Well, something tells me it's more than just boogers and tampons, but thank you. ;-) And replying doesn't take me long… I always know what I want to say, I suppose.

amanda: Me either! I just can't stomach it.

Sass: Exactly- the music's never anything GOOD, like Bell Biv Devoe. What?

Lexilooo: I'm glad you did! And I think you're the first person to say that… I don't mind it on my friends' blogs, but yeah, I guess it would be weird from an e-stranger!

thedancingj: Apparently it's a controversial subject ;-)

mylittlebecky: Of course you are, dear. You're getting your own url and everything! All growed up!

Maegan: Dudette, if I EVER find someone stealing my content, I will hunt them down and pull all twenty of their nails off with pliers. Truth.

LMB: I think responding to a comment OR visiting their blog counts, so you're good. ;-) And YES re: plugging! Cut that crap out, peoples!

ms. mindless: YES re: too good to comment! What is that shiz… we're all busy, folks. (Thanks for swinging by!)

Krystyna: "It's a blog, not iTunes." EXACTAMUNDO, my dear.

Erin: Oh, I hear u loud 'n clear. Freaking ANNOYING as hell… we are not teeny boppers anymore, people.

Zan: Too long is the least offensive crime, I think. And if it's great content, not even that matters.

Claire: Aw, moving in for the e-hug!

Chelsea: Is it okay that I talked about my kittens today in my TMI? It wasn't exactly cute, if that makes it better…

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