tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post6592799412257786034..comments2024-03-27T16:39:22.551-05:00Comments on Somewhere Only We Know: 15 Day Book Blogger Challenge - Day 8Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301973028870770126noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-59846898837187369892016-11-28T20:32:08.083-06:002016-11-28T20:32:08.083-06:00I haven't had anyone contact me about having t...I haven't had anyone contact me about having trouble commenting because of Disqus, and I truly love how it fosters conversation unlike Bloggers default commenting system. I recommend it for sure.<br /><br /><br />Hey...I say jump on in and participate from here on out. But I totally understand not really having the time to do that at this point. It has been fun though!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttps://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-80172583448039645122016-11-28T20:32:07.091-06:002016-11-28T20:32:07.091-06:00I've been thinking of adding Disqus but was wo...I've been thinking of adding Disqus but was worried that some people might not want to sign up for it. I personally love it for commenting. I have loved reading all the posts from this challenge. Wish I would have caught it at the beginning, maybe next time.Ginnyhttp://ginnygallagher.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-44517858026195135322013-07-16T17:26:58.392-05:002013-07-16T17:26:58.392-05:00Yes that's what I mean by focus as well. The o...Yes that's what I mean by focus as well. The occasional post that's a bit different is okay. And definitely not genre specific blogs too much. I still get SPAM comments using Disqus, but I always have the option to mark them as such without them posting to the blog. Spam comments are annoying, but I'd rather deal with them than have my readers have to enter these stupid word tests every time they try to comment. Plus my eyes aren't really the best and some of those a friggin hard to read. <br /><br /><br />I'd definitely recommend Disqus if you're looking to add a commenting system. I've never used CommentLuv on my site, but I've gotten replies via email from bloggers that use it where I've visited and left comments. It works kind of the same way it seems, but I like the look of Disqus better. <br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by as always!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-26838665121132581762013-07-16T09:36:00.923-05:002013-07-16T09:36:00.923-05:00I agree with most of your preferences. I definite...I agree with most of your preferences. I definitely like a blog to have a focus, with the occasional branching-out post. Focus means "books," by the way, or "crafts"; I'm perfectly fine with a blog that covers, say, mysteries, fantasy, romance, and YA. (Hey, I write one!) I hate white-on-black; it makes me see stripes when I look away. I like lots of options for following. I'll put up with CAPTCHA, but if spam is a problem I prefer moderated comments. I love the way Discus and CommentLuv encourage conversation, and I'm thinking of adding Discus to my blog. (Or CommentLuv, if I ever get the thing moved onto my own domain.) Postitivity? Definitely. I won't keep going; we're pretty much on the same page!Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttp://bookwyrms-hoard.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-19452573010580187062013-07-15T18:21:16.468-05:002013-07-15T18:21:16.468-05:00I haven't had anyone contact me about having t...I haven't had anyone contact me about having trouble commenting because of Disqus, and I truly love how it fosters conversation unlike Bloggers default commenting system. I recommend it for sure.<br /><br /><br />Hey...I say jump on in and participate from here on out. But I totally understand not really having the time to do that at this point. It has been fun though!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-58068230001971425612013-07-15T18:10:24.705-05:002013-07-15T18:10:24.705-05:00I've been thinking of adding Disqus but was wo...I've been thinking of adding Disqus but was worried that some people might not want to sign up for it. I personally love it for commenting. I have loved reading all the posts from this challenge. Wish I would have caught it at the beginning, maybe next time.Gin's Book Notes (Ginny)http://ginsbooknotes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-15993010398674883072013-07-15T17:35:26.493-05:002013-07-15T17:35:26.493-05:00AMEN! Or trying to view their whole blog and const...AMEN! Or trying to view their whole blog and constantly having to sweep back and forth--I just give up at that point. If the mobile version isn't turned on, I'm not checking it from my phone. Great point.<br /><br /><br />Agreed.Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-61995821117460207342013-07-15T17:34:20.786-05:002013-07-15T17:34:20.786-05:00Me too. Disqus has really taken my comments and th...Me too. Disqus has really taken my comments and the way I respond to them to a whole new level. <br /><br /><br />Oh yeah, there's nothing worse than seeing one of the bloggers you regularly follow do something like that.<br /><br /><br />A dog with two bones...that's the perfect analogy!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-3562155026656658942013-07-15T17:32:26.537-05:002013-07-15T17:32:26.537-05:00Some blogs are able to incorporate two things that...Some blogs are able to incorporate two things that are similar, but I still prefer ones with a more narrow focus. Just a personal preference of mine.Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-39633814821400728652013-07-15T17:31:28.644-05:002013-07-15T17:31:28.644-05:00Hehe...we all have them. My struggle is spelling. ...Hehe...we all have them. My struggle is spelling. I've never been the best speller. Just spell it how it sounds, you know. But I completely agree, I can't tell you how many times I've read a post that has gone live on my blog and found errors. I almost go into panic mode to get them corrected. And goodness help me if I'm at work when I see it and have to wait all day until I can get home and get on my computer.Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-22884323406139449372013-07-15T17:29:56.906-05:002013-07-15T17:29:56.906-05:00Oh no! I haven't had anyone contact me about n...Oh no! I haven't had anyone contact me about not being able to comment. But that would definitely be something I'd have to consider if they did. Definitely check out CommentLuv. Maybe it'll be the perfect solution for you.<br /><br /><br />Oh yeah, there's a huge difference between debate and trying to force an opinion on someone else. It's so crucial to know the difference.Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-36353828935898302892013-07-15T15:38:14.912-05:002013-07-15T15:38:14.912-05:00#7 - It makes checking out blogs so much easier wh...#7 - It makes checking out blogs so much easier when they do have mobile versions turned on. And do you know how difficult it is to click the x in a popup window on my phone? The x is the size of a pinhead!<br /><br /><br />#15 - Agree. Pick something and stick with it. I like to know what I'm getting into.Lizzy Lessardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-14647231825567670962013-07-15T12:53:10.502-05:002013-07-15T12:53:10.502-05:00I adore disqus and I don't think I will be mov...I adore disqus and I don't think I will be moving away anytime soon!<br />You it jackpot with the close minded opinions, they just drag you down specially if they come from a fellow blogger you really like to read.<br />Focus is a really important issue I think most of the time people confuse it with standing out but it's more of the dog with two bones kind of scenario.Lil Berryhttp://www.forgetabouttvgrababook.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-10475884429056795232013-07-15T11:21:42.475-05:002013-07-15T11:21:42.475-05:00I totally agree with you on Focus. I did see a blo...I totally agree with you on Focus. I did see a blog that was about Music/Books but I thought it wasn't so bad because the blogger was really passionate about it and had an easy navigation. Great list! <br /><br />http://spicedlatte.blogspot.com/2013/07/15-days-challenge-day-8-what-appeals.htmlEllie M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-33964993327004362972013-07-15T10:23:13.029-05:002013-07-15T10:23:13.029-05:00I am working on my typos. I have some issues with ...I am working on my typos. I have some issues with them. They drive me bonkers when I see them in the finished product.Persephonehttp://despoinapersephone.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-53609460510076553702013-07-15T07:21:44.315-05:002013-07-15T07:21:44.315-05:00Great points. I love that Disqus notifies commente...Great points. I love that Disqus notifies commenters when I reply or when they reply to me, but I just uninstalled it for the last time from my blog because of how many people said they had some difficulty commenting. I'm not familiar with commentluv, maybe I'll check it out instead. <br /><br />I agree about sharing differing opinions! I love when someone comments with a different way of looking at things. I definitely don't need people to agree with me all the time. Actually, I think my closest friends are the ones most likely to be the most brutally. I enjoy a bit of a debate and know the difference between a differing of opinions and an argument. <br /><br />Donna @ <a href="http://happy-booker.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Happy Booker </a>Donna @ The Happy Bookerhttp://happy-booker.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com