Top Ten Blog Comments That Mean Diddly-Squat
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, diddly-squat is indeed a word and no it has nothing to do with my list of the top ten blog comments. Yes, it’s slang but these days slang makes up 40% of the dictionary.
I learn something new every day because I had no idea that diddly-squat is a variation of the word doodly-squat. I think it is also closely related to jack-shit. New word to add to my collection of not so politically correct terms which currently includes: no-shit sherlock, douche-bag, ass-hat and wackadoozical.
Anyway………….
I was just thinking about comments on blogs. (These are things I mull over when I’m not looking up words like diddly-squat in the dictionary. I have a very full and exciting life.) Some bloggers love getting comments on their blogs. So much so that they seem to get a little miffed if they don’t get any. I’m not sure what all the fuss is about because it seems to me I would much rather have five really constructive comments (I didn’t say I had to like them) than three hundred comments that say no more than “Stopped by“.
“Stopped by”??? What in the name of bull crap is that about? Is that like when the UPS man leaves a yellow sticky note on your door that says, “Sorry we missed you!” (Likely story, hot guy in the brown uniform…you just did ding-dong-ditch and left!)
I don’t always have time to comment, but when I do, I want to make sure it’s somewhat valuable feedback that shows that I read the post. It’s not just to spread the word about my really rocking blog; it’s because I want to contribute to a discussion.
So, if you boast that you have 300 comments a day on your blog does that mean you have engaged your readers? Hell, no.
Goodness, I’ve got my truck-driver mouth on today. Just that kind of day.
I do have a point here. Some nights I read through different blogs to see what people are writing about. I read a spattering of Mommy blogs, business blogs, humor blogs, foodie blogs and even some on social media. Social media? I know. Something new and different to read about.
I read comments as much as I read blog posts. I find new blogs and new ideas. Sometimes I get ticked off. Whatever the case, comments are personal feelings but some people comment as a cheesy attempt to self-promote. Hello, douchers, you can use Twitter to promote. Perhaps Facebook. There are 45 bazillion other places to promote your crappy blog. Do you have to leave a comment that is so transparent that it reeks of self-love? Could you at least leave a comment that shows you actually READ the post?
Fortunately, I don’t get many meaningless comments on my blog. I either get really, really great ones or comments that challenge me. I don’t mind that at all.
All this rambling brings me to the reason I wrote this post. Comments that bring no value to a blog post…
The Top Ten Blog Comments That Mean Diddly-Squat
(yes, these are real comments that I found on real blogs)
1. Stopped By.
(see paragraph 4)
2. Came Here By Way of the Blog Party!
(How do I miss these parties?)
3. I Heart Your Blog
(speak in layman’s terms, please)
4. Follow Me on Twitter @*******
(why?)
5. I am having a contest over at my blog.
(Would you like to buy an ad on my blog?)
6. I Just Gave you an Award over at my blog.
( Why not work a little harder at getting traffic the old fashioned way?)
7. Want to wake up to thousands of new followers?
( That’s about as frightening as waking up to ‘The King’ from Burger King)
8. Have so much to do today.
(Maybe you should stop reading blogs and get your shit done.)
9. My husband has been vomiting all night.
(Way too much information)
10. LOL
(ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP…..)
So, next time you leave a comment on someones blog, give it some thought. Show you actually read the blog post and are genuinely interested in giving feedback.
Why do I think I’m asking for trouble?
spam blockers are really needed these days because you will always get spam from e-mails and on your facebook account too.:`-
What is the best freeware spamblocker on the internet ?*;’
Hi, awesome blog.
Yes! To all of them. And to add to the list, one comment I got recently said “I’m following you, please follow me too!” Um how about, no I won’t follow you unless I look at your blog and actually like it? Cheeky buggers.
Why the sam hell would somebody comment on a blog they never read!!??? I read all of your blogs, Blondie. And I think you are HILAREOUS and have all the right stuff. Seriously, you are one of my faves. You crack me up.
Keep tellin’ us what your REALLY think…LOL oops, sorry.
Yes, Cheryl you are asking for it with this blog. That’s just what makes you so good at doing what you do. You really connect with your readers, and I can always count on your words, and observations to bring a smile to my face. Oh, and thanks for following me on Twitter
I have one to add to your list of stupid comments. “Thanks for sharing”. That one really gets to me every time I see it.
I rolled my eyes all through the list. I have seen dozens of those comments over the years (years! Hard to believe I have been at this that long). Some more useless ones: Thanks for putting out such a quality blog! or That’s great food for thought! or the exulted Nice job! They all make me want to shout explicatives from the rooftop (Ok, not MY rooftop — that’s somewhat steep and I would probably fall off and injure myself).
Anyway, I think you are absolutely right: people who don’t read the content of the post have no business actually leaving a content. While it’s all fine and dandy to leave your URL with comments all over, it better be because you are actually reading, not to just spread the dandelion seeds wherever you can.
Darn puffballs.
Thank you for this blog. You are funny and awesome to share what you do! This one is a definite hoot!
Made my day for sure!
Oh Cheryl, you’ve done it again! Your mouthy post has brought out a comment dialogue that, taken in total is hilarious. I’ll be chuckling right up to tomorrow’s post.
Its daunting leaving a blog comment on a blog post about bad blog comments (erm, I think that made sense) Anyway, yes random comments can be annoying but I think even a brief post has validity as it means someone has visited your site. I am aware that I am new to the world of blogging and could be being naive but under the old adage all press is good press could the same be applied to blog comments?
Wonderful Post!
Marvin…you’re cracking me up. I big red puffy heart you….
Awesome!
Love your blog!
I was compelled by some unknown force to write a comment. Number 7 is my favorite. I always did think that the ‘King’ was a little creepy-over-the-top and this just confirmed it.
I also want to say that this is the first time your newsletter that found its way into the Gmail Spam blocker. Not really sure why it would do that, but when I didn’t see The Daily Blonde newsletter in my IN box, I went searching for it. It must be almost addicting as crack, either that or I am just the anal retentive kind and like to see what I normally see every day of my mundane and meaningless life…naw, that can’t be it. Blessings, and keep up the great work!
Well, ya know, comments are sort of like money. It’s a way to keep score and keep track if you’re writing for anyone other than some plumber in Peoria who has nothing better to do. People without money are kinda envious of people with money.
I’ve come to understand that people read blogs and don’t comment. They just read and run. So there is no community to try and build. Others may comment on one blog post never to return for whatever reason.
If I’m getting the gist of this blog post right, you like comments to reflect the fact that someone has actually read your post and has something thoughtful or witty to say about it and, in turn, begin to build community with you (or commune with you — either way!) A worthy goal….
Thank God for Askimet. That intercepts all the “stopped by”, “great post”, “I’m bookmarking this page” type of things that the ‘bots do.
To community!
Dammit Cheryl! I use those but I also add in a comment about the post unless I’m too freaking tired!!!
Just kidding! I hate when people come by with that bullshit too. I have 6 award posts that I probably won’t post. Because if I did, it would never stop. Not that I don’t appreciate them.
I’m a single mom, I work Full time, plus blog full time. come on… there’s not enough hours in the day!
meant… always love “your” diddly shit.
Stopped By By Way of the Blog Party! because I Heart Your Blog and wish you would Follow Me on Twitter @******* because I am having a contest over at my blog and I Just Gave you an Award over at my blog and what I really thought you wanted was to wake up to thousands of new followers and I know you Have so much to do today because My husband has been vomiting all night.
LOL.
Always love you diddly shit.
-deb
but the catfights are the best !!!! lol
OH Jenn…thanks..how the hell could I forget JACKWAD? Which is similar to what I called Mr Important who I dated last year. Oh, wait. That was TIGHTWAD….
You forgot “jackwad”….
I like the part when you say “Some bloggers love getting comments on their blogs. So much so that they seem to get a little miffed if they don’t get any.”
There are a few around here and they’ve created a tiny group when they hate people or something. It’s really sad.
Btw, yes, I have read your post.
Heather…I so agree. It is about making a community. I have a lot of readers who send me a comment via email because they subscribe to the blog via email. That works!
I think the point here is that comments that are similar to saying “Hi” are all fine and dandy, but they don’t show any interest in the post. I like to debate…I love the good and the bad. I am always right, though. Wait, did I say that? Kidding. Ask my ex husband. Or not.
Anyway, I do not get a lot of comments ….as far as I see it, I get great quality comments instead of a lot. Some days I get 3, some days 20. If I write about someone breastfeeding another persons baby…well, that’s a different story. THAT is a cat fight.
see read your post = read your posts
as opposed to
you read post see
Oh sure it’s easy to say comments don’t matter when you get tons of comments on every post. Mwooooooooooowr! Pad pad. (The pad pad is meant to indicate that hesitant thing cats do when they play fight with their housecat pals and don’t actually want to scratch them.) You work for it though. You manage to whip out quality posts on a daily basis and believe me I know that is NOT easy.
Seriously, I felt it would be a grievous sleight if I were to read this post and not take the time to comment on how awesome it was of you to pull the term “diddly squat” out of obscurity and put it back into the spotlight where it belongs.
I’m picking up what you’re laying down with regards to comments and their importance or lack-of. Insightful of you & I’m glad you slapped that down on the table. Still, there’s something to be said for having a regular readership who comment and give you feedback, be it be good or bad. It’s even better when they come to see read your post and see comments from your regular commenters. Now THAT’s a community!
Laughing every day…that is what it’s all about………..
Cheryl,
You sound like me. I love to read something that I can hear you saying. I also write as if I am speaking to you, not above you or through you. You are on spot with your analogy of some people.
You give me a daily giggle, and for my money there is no better reason to keep coming back.
Keep ‘em comin’ GF.
Cindy
Awesome job……you make an EXCELLENT student! Rock on.
Hey there, just stopped by by way of the blog party! I thought you should know that I heart your blog, and because of that you should follow me on Twitter @LOL. I’m having a contest over at my blog, and you should know that I already gave you an award at my blog! Want to wake up to thousands of new followers? Well, after I link to you, you will! I have so much to do today because my husband has been vomiting all night. Take care!