I would rather pro bloggers devote their efforts to producing content than spend it responding to readers comments.

I would rather pro bloggers devote their efforts to producing content than spend it responding to readers comments.

Im JP Manching from blogmatters.net

I actually read the blog and I commented on that. Honestly the comment that I have there is kind of BIAS because I only listened to his side and im SORRY for that.

Now I know the reason why. I don't want to be on either of the sides but I know your point is right. A busy person with too many responsibilities just can't be facing one thing the whole day and get stuck!

Thanks for the Video, now it's clear to me. Thanks David

Jp @ Beginners Blogging Guide

I, for one, saw it completely differently. It doesn't matter to me how “A-List” you are, if I don't get anything out of commenting on your blog, then why waste my time? And that goes for “little” blogs too. It certainly doesn't mean I won't read Darren's blog anymore, I just may not comment as much. Problogger was one of the first blogs I subscribed to when I first started researching blogging, and I continue to learn from his and other so called “A-listers” (I really hate that term).

I thought the real question was why spend my valuable time commenting if it doesn't create any conversation or is ignored because that blogger doesn't have time to reply (which I actually understand) or in some cases just simply doesn't care (believe it or not this is the case on some blogs, I don't think Darren or John fall into that category though).

I could actually be doing something more productive or educational rather than comment somewhere that it never even gets read.

Of course that is just the way I see it, and I am nobody

Yes i'm reading this.

First off it was a suggestion.
Next I agree that A-list bloggers cannot reply to every comment. But they need to realise one thing. It is the readers that make their blogs. Not interacting with them, when they themselves teach that this is a must, just shows arogance. With out the readers, there is no blog.

No, You won't be able to please all the people all time. But you should be able to show that you care not for the lack of trying.

As far as the list is concerned. If one guy does not make the list, Perhaps he might on the next list. THis Sugggestion is by no means fail proof. What would you have the A-list bloggers to. Ignore their readers. If thats the case, then why blog. Are they not putting their articles on their blogs fro me to read. Why allow comments, if you are not going to take notice of said comment. Might as well switch comments off.

But let me repeat, I do not comment on A-list blogs to get a reply, I comment to add value to the other readers and commenters there. If my reason to comment were to solicit a reply, I might as well give up now.

My point is not that I want a reply on every comment. The point is that Bloggers should live by what they teach. If you teach that you need to respond to comment, they you better make sure you do the same.

The argument is not that A-list blogger do not reply to all their comments, it is that they do not or very seldom reply at all.

in regards to comments, like you always say with post scheduel, it comes to CONSISTANCY. How you set the tone of your blog when its small, is the expectaionas your blog will have when its big. Post twice a day, reply to every comment…thats what will be expected. so be carefull when your to set a resonable tone when your small.

I am here tonight, because of a response to an email….out of curiousity, I came over here to see what all the fuss was about. And, sure enough! People making insane, idiotic comments. I am surprised at the total LACK of business sense you 'objectors are exposing for the whole wide world to view!

Lets just put it like this.

IF a person has a nice little blog….and they make a nice little post…and push “publish” on the publish button, and then quickly go to view the blog…and re-read their little post, and then sit and wait for the comments to come in, with their chin in their hands, and their eyes glued to the comment section…….. then GREAT! GO FOR IT!

As for a blog that is aimed at making money………. as a professional, NOT amateur blog, then there is more to it than sitting glued to the comment section, answering each and every comment to the post.
Also, have any of you given it a thought, that many Pro-bloggers have a few more irons in the fire, than just one “pro” blog?
Heck, what do you think these guys are anyway? Internet Supermen?
Get for real!
Its NOT good business ethics to sit and drool over the comment section 24/7, lest a post goes unanswered……
You all need Business 101 for crying out loud!
GEEEZE..

I am surprised at this 'debate, as I would much rather see good content on the blog to read and learn from, than go around worrying if someone is answering every comment I make on their post.
Professional is the key word here.
There are Professional bloggers, and then there are….. um well, what I call, wannabes.
Some people are just never going to “get it”.
Best Regards,
Valerie Mosso