Why people don't comment on blogs or discussion posts!?
This is really more of a question than a statement, but since I shall share thoughts on both...
When you take time to read something do you think about what you read or how it applies to you? Maybe it's both.
In either scenario I would think the resulting thought(s) would be of interest to the author who stimulated it at the very least. It may also also interest others including you ;-)
When you read something online where you can add to the conversation, do so. There are lots of ways to add to a conversation and not all of them include agreeing (be respectful when not) with the writer.
Personal Brand/Networking tip- Leave how people can find you when you you post online. Use your website, Linkedin page or other information that will direct them back to you.
Why don't people do so?
Is it because they weren't moved by the content?
Are they worried about their writing skills?
Is it they think no one will care about their opinion?
Maybe because it takes time to put together thoughts and we are worried about making an impression.
Whatever the reason, I am sure your responses will be important and right on the money when you share them.
Go ahead and try it now ;-)
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I can only speak for myself on this, Terry.
On posts that really are "discussions," I often find other people have already responded as I would have, and I don't care to fill my inbox with an avalanche of "me, too" responses. So I check the threads manually rather than subscribing to them, and only respond when I feel what I have to say will add value to the discussion. In some cases, I respond privately to the person who started the discussion.
I've never been a fan of blogs (even though I have one) because, in general, they are loaded with poorly-written fluff. Seth Godin's blog is an exception, along with a few others, but for the most part, I think they are a waste of time.
On those posts that are not "discussions," but are requests (such as a staffing company seeking qualified candidates) it makes no sense to me to respond unless I have an appropriate resource to refer.
And those that are a blatant (or thinly disguised) sales pitch generally don't warrant a response.
So from my standpoint, the answer to your question is most often your second point - not moved by the content.
Linda Angér
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaanger
As a newbie to the social media networking,Terry, I am looking and listening first to get a feel for what is going on and being said. I am also stuck on the idea that in business you don't mix personal thoughts (politics, religion, etc.) with your service or product that you might offend or turn away potential clients. On Twitter I sent a tweet to someone who had complained rather profoundly about car alarms that go off in the middle of the night and I responded with my solution to that problem (with my website at the end of the tweet) and was told (by that person) I was close to spamming Twitter! (not bad for my first tweet) So I guess I'm a little gun shy and witholding any content that might "offend" ( just wait until I get warmed up though...lol) as I often am not too concerned about being politically correct, but am waiting to ease into the community when I have something profound to say. (you might be waiting a long time for that!)
@ Greg
Well don't be scared off by trying to help someone. If they took it the wrong way you can't let them bother you. Not everyone is going to like everyone 100% of the time.
I have never been a lurker. I may not log into this site as often as I should but I generally comment somewhere at least once. I think it is good for social networking and good for people to know what you are like and what you have to share. Since networking really isn't about YOU it is about the other person and their thoughts. I have been on http://www.redwingsworld.com since 2002 and I guess from there is where I got my message board love.
I think I am with Linda though it is all about the content.
@jamie I realize I am old school when it comes to the internet and social media is new to me as well. But I will learn the proper protocol and be at home with it sooner or later. thanks for the encouragement. I just hope I have more to say than I'm waxing my cats whiskers or it's loud thunder outside (which I've seen plenty of) oh well...live and learn as they say. take care Greg
I'm a big time lurker. For several reasons.
1. Maybe someone else has posted my first thought.
2. Maybe what I'm about to say will set off a flame.
3. Often I have time to read a little but not enough to fabricate a clear response, intending to go back later. Which of course we all know never works.
Guilty of the not "attaching a personal brand" piece. Mostly because all I have right now is my email address and the idea that if I am a member of this Network then my link through the network should come up when I post.
BTW Terry you post some very thought provoking items. Thanks!
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