Delurkify Yourself
Blogging March 21st, 2009
Psssst! Over here! Yeah, you.
I’m talking to you, the ones in the corner over there. I see you.
The ones who read Junk Drawer. The ones who stop by every post, maybe laugh a little and then click away.
Yeah, you. THE LURKERS! I know you’re out there.
What I don’t know is why you lurk. I’m proclaiming today Delurk on The Junk Drawer Day.
How did you discover Junk Drawer?
If you don’t usually comment, why?
Do you read so many blogs, you don’t have time to comment?
Do you lurk because you just like to read and not be seen?
Do you lurk because other commenters already say what’s on your mind?
Does the word "lurk" sound funny to you when you say it over and over? Lurk, lurk, lurk, lurk, lurk, lurk, LURK!
I will admit I’m a lurker on some blogs. On ones that receive hundreds of comments, I feel like I’ll get lost in the shuffle. Sometimes the people who comment are way funnier and creative than me and I don’t want to look like a fool. Imagine that. Me. Worrying about looking like a fool.
So what’s your reason? Why do you lurk?
Oh, and you do realize that if you comment now, you’re no longer a lurker? Congratulations! Feels good, doesn’t it?
Stumble it!
March 21st, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Well, after I finished reading over your shoulder (I thought you’d NEVER hit POST!!) I decided to non-lurk. But I really don’t lurk here, I just have a non-traditional pattern of blog reading. I go for DAYS in the *gasp* real world without even surfing for fun, because I do so much of it for work and all. So I catch up and leave thousands of outdated and irrelevant comments all over the globe.
Elle’s last blog post..Lumbering Back into the Out
March 21st, 2009 at 6:08 pm
I stop by sometimes I comment. Sometimes I don’t. Why? Um, I’m just gonna admit straigh up that you are a comic genuis and I can’t add anything relevant to your stunning posts.
And that I miss Windy
Condo Blues’s last blog post..I’m on MSN Smart Money!
March 21st, 2009 at 6:22 pm
I lurk because of all of the reasons you suggested. But to be honest, lurk doesn’t sound all that odd to me. Even if I repeat it. I found your blog through a link on Diesel’s blog. If I think of anything to say I’ll comment. It’s just too hard to come up with anything interesting to say, like right now, I’ve run out of stuff to say.
March 21st, 2009 at 6:36 pm
I would comment but… oh you know why !
But now that you have put up the picture of His Abominableness we will establish a sanctum to him at this very site.
But first…
March 21st, 2009 at 6:53 pm
hmmm…well, i do agree about the blogs that have hundreds of commentors, i just don’t think my comment will be noticed. but the main reason? i guess it’s just laziness. ;o)
)
hugs,
puglette
March 21st, 2009 at 7:12 pm
“Hey goood lurkin’, what ya got cookin?
How’s about cookin’ somethin’ up with meeeeee.”
There Kathy. Now iI have completely removed any worries you may have had about seeming foolish. You are welcome.
March 21st, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Um. Hi.
I only post if there are fewer than 25 comments. After that I figure it’s been said, probably. Or no one will read it. And then I go give validation to some great, commentless blog.
(Technically I’m not de-lurking- I’ve made one other post. But only one because, like Elle, often it’s a post that’s been up a week and I think posting now would be silly.)
March 21st, 2009 at 8:08 pm
I must admit, I liked the idea of this post better when I thought it said, “dejunkify.” ‘Cause I really could use some of that.
I do comment, when I have something to say. I just won’t clutter people’s blogs with inane, “cool!” or “Funny” or “I agree!”
Especially when Comment Luv doesn’t seem to be picking up my blog. Damn.
March 21st, 2009 at 8:11 pm
(ignoring your pathetic cry for comments because I am guilty of the same and feel the same way and wish more people would comment on my blog and if I comment here maybe you will visit me and leave a comment and I don’t remember how I found you, I think I was just clicking on links on somebody elses blog and and don’t think I should have anymore Irish Coffee the rest of the day, which ends in two hours and fourty nine minutes. Kthxbye. I like playing your what is this game)
GoingLikeSixty’s last blog post..How Loyal Should a Boomer Be?
March 21st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I dunno… if I got 112 comments over dog poo I’d probably ask people to start lurking. I honestly don’t know how you manage to reply to all of us. I can barely keep up with the 20 or so (and dropping rapidly) comments I receive. You truly have a gift Kathy!
Jeff’s last blog post..Projects and Pain
March 21st, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Oh well I don’t care if I don’t have anything worthy to say. I comment anyway….but, only on blogs that I know well. The reason I always comment here is that I just KNOW that you like to answer my comments. You don’t have anything better to do, well do you?
babs – beetle’s last blog post..Going back in time – part 1
March 21st, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I found you on another friends blog. I try not to lurk, I usually post unless I just cannot think of something to say. I hate to say things that are really dorky.
grannyann’s last blog post..Probability?????
March 21st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Creepy picture. I have lurked.I admit it. Resons for lurking:
love your blog
to lazy to type
never have anything fabulous to contribute
Scrappy
March 21st, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Count me in as one of your lurkers. After reading that word over and over, I’m beginning to think it’s a Dr. Seuss word…he’d love it! I lurk because my mouse is faster than my brain, most of the time. And because I’m often #40 or after, and everyone has already blabbed my ideas. So now that I am #14, I feel pretty good about coming out of my lurky shell today.
Kathy @ A Little Pinch of This and That’s last blog post..Window Treatments ~ Part Two
March 21st, 2009 at 8:51 pm
I have way way way more lurkers than commenters. I have the stats and I see two comments and 40 hits a day plus those who subscribe. Oh wells. As long as they are reading I guess
Lauren’s last blog post..You Keep The Change
March 21st, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I am mostly a lurker, though I have commented here. I tend to not comment on a lot of blogs for a lot of the reasons you listed above but the biggest for me is that I’m just terribly, ridiculously, neurotically shy. Once I feel comfortable in an environment, though, I’m hard to shut up. As you’ll soon see from this comment as I carry it on longer than I probably should. But it’s because I’m comfortable here. So that’s a compliment for you, isn’t it?
Shutting up now.
March 21st, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Ooooh, lurking if fun. I do it occasionally on other websites. I guess my comment doesn’t count because I don’t lurk.
Regan’s last blog post..Girl Scout Cookies
March 21st, 2009 at 9:19 pm
well i don’t lurk simply because i do comment. but i will tell you why i read. because you’re hysterical. and a lot of people read your blog. and i want to be like kathy. because kathy is cool.
Kelly’s last blog post..Our Trip to California: San Diego Zoo
March 21st, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Um, huh? Whuuu…you talking to me? I was just lurking by your site, perusing and skimming, when you interrupted me. Oh, well, might as well read your post. Hmmm, interesting…
peace,
mike
livelife365
Mike Foster’s last blog post..Consider The Artichoke
March 21st, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I just found you via Entrecard a little while ago. I usually hold off commenting at first to just watch and get a feel for the community at that blog. I also get a little intimidated by the wit of the other commenters
But now I’ve outed myself I guess!
Dory’s last blog post..Consider the economy duly stimulated.
March 21st, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Oh I don’t lurk, I am like a flasher I am so out there! I love to comment and read comments. I love comments on my blog. Like you said some times the comments are funnier then the post itself I think that is true also. I love the conversation behind the conversation.
March 21st, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I’ve commented a couple times here before so it’s not a complete delurk.
I found this blog via entrecard. I usually don’t comment because I read it via Google Reader.
pussreboots’s last blog post..Weekly Geeks 2009-11: Historical Fiction
March 21st, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I try to comment here and there, but honestly, when I see the comment count at like one billion, I tend to back off. “Oh, she’ll never read all those comments” I think to myself–but you do and usually comment back, which makes me feel good. Are you a lurker on my blog?! Hmmmm?!
Lin’s last blog post..Spring Cleaning
March 21st, 2009 at 10:22 pm
I think I may have commented on your blog before, but am not sure — so I’m going to qualify myself as a delurked lurker.
I found your site through the old EC forums where some people were listing their favorite blogs.
I don’t make very many comments, because usually by the time I get to a post, there are already tons of comments, so I feel kind of silly adding my two cents – especially if I’m not sure it’ll be brand spanking original two cents (due to numerous previous comments.)
laneerg’s last blog post..Gift Shop Danger
March 21st, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Hey there, I lurk because I blog hop a lot hoping to get better with Entrecard which I just started, and that is also how I found you here.
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March 21st, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Kathy,
I didn’t used to lurk. I even had a blog myself, which you commented on. I think i might actually owe you paper fish by the way, (oh and i never got “Legs” the fish). I think i lurk now because i use google feed and it takes more effort to comment. I remember how loved i felt when i got comments but i don’t know why i don’t comment.
repeating the word lurk is creepy
if you don’t mind, I’ll go back to lurking now.
-Sarah
March 21st, 2009 at 11:11 pm
I know I found you through a link on someone’s blog, but I have absolutely no idea who it was. I have posted before, so I’m not a complete lurker.
)
As to why I don’t post more, a) there’s already 3 million and 6 comments or b) I can’t come up with anything pertinent, let alone comical or insightful. So I’ll just keep right on lurking and laughing.
And Comment Luv seems to have stopped loving me too.
(
March 21st, 2009 at 11:46 pm
y’know, I never realized how creepy a work lurk is until I read this…lol
so, let’s see how did i fid you? i beliebv it was through entrecard.
don’t really have a reason for not commenting more other than i don’t have anything to say, but if you comment on my blog, i’ll comment on yours.
Mystery Man’s last blog post..Crack is whack
March 21st, 2009 at 11:53 pm
I’ve only been here a few times (found you this week, but I’m sorry to say I can’t remember who blogged about you). I only lurk if I’m just not interested in the topic of the post. Otherwise, I’m way too opinionated to lurk
Half-Past Kissin’ Time’s last blog post..Stella
March 22nd, 2009 at 12:12 am
I’m not really a lurker, but I thought I would let you know that I came here through Entrecard and love to read your posts. You have a wonderful sense of humor!
Anna’s last blog post..When Dogs Get Scared
March 22nd, 2009 at 12:15 am
Lurker? I barely know her!!
…wait…
March 22nd, 2009 at 12:52 am
I generally don’t have anything worth contributing to the conversation so I enjoy without commenting. So if comments are the currency of blogging, am I a freeloader?
Joie at Canned Laughter’s last blog post..Haven’t I Seen You Somewhere Before?
March 22nd, 2009 at 1:17 am
I’ve read that only 2% at most of readers actually leave comments, and on my blog I’ve found that to be true, even in my short time blogging. So I think most people like to breeze in, read, get a laugh or some good info, and move on.
Rick’s last blog post..Rick has Pneumonia
March 22nd, 2009 at 5:20 am
I found you from Entrecard.
I usually comment on a regular basis all over, but with my daughter in the hospital for nearly the last week I’ve been dropping and running because I haven’t had the time or the energy. (Do you feel appropriately guilty now? Mmm hmm.) I’ve barely gotten my drops in. Some of the blogs I really enjoy, like yours, I’ll drop, read and scoot on to the next. My Alexa stats are in the toilet and the only thing I can figure it could be is that I haven’t been commenting like crazy like I usually do. Nothing else has changed other than the commenting. Puzzling.
Lola’s last blog post..Thank You! And an Update
March 22nd, 2009 at 5:42 am
I found you through Entrecard (I’m pretty sure). I subscribe to your blog, and read every single post. Sometimes I don’t comment because I can’t think of an interesting comment and I do not want to embarrass myself. But I like reading the comments as well as the post. I try to comment as much as I can on other blogs because I really appreciate any comments I get on my own blog!
Daisy the Curly Cat’s last blog post..Sunday Comics with Daisy!
March 22nd, 2009 at 6:02 am
the top 10 reasons I do not comment. . . only lurk:
10) I write nothing that is as interesting nor as funny as your postings or the comments that are already on this cool, cool site.
9) there is no other reason than that. Does there need to be?
I found the junk drawer by doing this google search one day. . . “show me a series of photographs, maybe a short video too, of a plastic bag stuck in a tree. . .”
. . . the broccoli on the stove yesterday was wickedly funny. I haven’t googled ‘show me a wickedly funny uncooked broccoli photograph’ yet. But I will later today. . . perhaps I’ll post the results.
david zen-kennedy’s last blog post..life, liberty and the pursuit of stimulus
March 22nd, 2009 at 7:07 am
haha I lurk as a entrecard dropper…..;)
Terri’s last blog post..Finding Virtual Assisting Clients
March 22nd, 2009 at 7:10 am
Yep, it’s all of the above. Sometimes I comment, sometimes I don’t. Time, nothing of value to say, loads of others who comment – various reasons. Often I leave a word or two — and then sometimes I just feel like a lurker, I guess.
Sherry at EX Marks the Spot’s last blog post..Photo Hunt: Yellow
March 22nd, 2009 at 7:12 am
I am an EC dropper but I have left a few comments so I don’t think I’m a lurker.
blueviolet’s last blog post..They Think I’m Weird – They tagged me that way
March 22nd, 2009 at 7:49 am
Damn, many comments. I usually don’t comment either because I don’t feel I have anything fun to say, or that people already have said wha I was thinking. I comment more frequently on other blogs, it varies. Like this comment, most uninspiring comment ever.
Wynn’s last blog post..True friends
March 22nd, 2009 at 7:51 am
Uh-oh. Now, I’m not only a lurker, but a paranoid lurker! Actually, just paranoid since this comment no longer qualifies me as a lurker, right?
How did you know??? Just yesterday I lurked… I lurk because I’m a procrastinator and usually mean to revisit the good ones and comment. And see, here I am! What a load off…I’m delurked!
)
earthtoholly’s last blog post..Courtesy of Mother Earth: daffodil
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:11 am
Elle — I sensed someone was standing over my shoulder. Are you still there? I leave comments on old posts, too. I’ve also left a dumb comment here and there and if there’s no option to delete it, I slink away and hope the author never reads it.
Condo Blues — Way to give me a giant head! Windy is doing OK. Check this out. I entered her in a contest!
Josh — Thanks for delurking. The word sounds weird to me the more I say it. I guess it’s just weird me. Diesel was kind to put me in his blogroll. And I get a healthy amount of traffic from Humor-Blogs.com. Thanks for coming out of the darkness.
Ronald the Zombie — I thought somebody killed you! Oh, wait. Zombies can’t be killed, right? Isn’t that guy creepy?
Puglette — You’re a great commenter. I see you over at JD’s place. You mustn’t be as lazy as you profess. I’m glad you stop by and comment and I love your name, too. Always makes me smile.
HumorSmith — Love it! Catchy tune and a stellar comment!
Wendy — You bring up a good point. I often wonder if people leave because the comment count looks daunting. I do the same on some blogs where, even after only hours up, the post has a hundred comments. I feel silly leaving a comment after that. But you know I always read everything here, even if others don’t read them all.
The Mother — Oh, I need to dejunkify myself too. In more ways than one. I do sometimes leave those brief kind of comments (mine is usually “Awesome!”), but I try to at least say more than that. I’m sorry CommentLuv isn’t working here. Has it ever for you?
GoingLikeSixty — LMAO. Well, I was genuinely curious about my lurkers. If it makes you feel any better, I don’t know how I found you either. I love trying to remember where I hooked up with others. I’m probably going to have a What’s That? post later in the week. Stay tuned.
Jeff — That’s only because I asked a question (tip for people looking to get more comments). Or, it’s because people love talking about dog poo. Thanks, Jeff. You’re aces.
Babs Beetle — I love your comments here and wherever else I see you. You’re a peach! I have lots of things I should be doing. Um, like exercising? But I’m workin’ on it.
grannyann — Dork away! It’s funny, I can’t remember if you found me first or I found you first. I know it was recently. Weird, isn’t it? Trying to find the first connection.
donna — Agreed. I tried to find the lurkiest, creepiest picture. He looks menacing, no? Thank you, Scrappy, for taking the time to type. You are no longer a lurker!
Kathy at A Little Pinch of This and That — Yea for #14! And I noticed you just got here not too long ago. Happy to have you on-board. Yes, “lurk” sounds like a Dr. Seuss word. “I would not lurk with a smirk. I would not lurk after work.”
Lauren — You’re right. Everyone has more lurkers than commenters. I know you’re active on Twitter. You get lots of feedback there, though, don’t you?
April — I am EXACTLY like you. It takes me a while to warm up, but when I get going, there’s no stopping me. Are you a Virgo, by chance? That’s one of our qualities.
Regan — Since you are one of my first commenters ever, that makes you an anti-lurker. And thank God for that or I never would have had any commenters in the beginning.
Kelly — Oh, you’re too cute! Thank you for that. Made my day.
Mike Foster — Caught you, didn’t I? I can see you right now. You’re drinking coffee, aren’t you?
Dory — Thanks for outing yourself! I feel the same way about new blogs. I like to get a feel for the community. Sometimes I feel like there’s an “in” crowd and I’m not part of it. I’ve never been part of those crowds in real life either. Poor me.
The Mind of a Mom — Agreed! I’ve always said that about The Junk Drawer, that the comments are half the fun of the post. I so enjoy reading and laughing over them. And I get to find new blogs to read that way. I always follow links back to the blogs of commenters, which is why my favorite blog list is so long.
pussreboots — I’m glad you mentioned the feed reader thing. I often wonder what makes people click Comment to jump over to a blog. For instance, are people who use a reader less likely to comment? I use Firefox Live Bookmarks, which means I have to go to the blog to read an entry, so I’m already there and commenting is easier.
Lin — Yeah, I realize people might back off a blog with a lot of comments (I do that too, unless I’m very compelled to say something). And I’ve rarely NOT responded to comments, so you always count on a reply from me. And, you caught me! I am indeed a lurker on your blog (have you in my EC favorites list). In my defense, I just got there. Expect to hear from me!
laneerg — Thanks for letting me know where you found me. I remember being listed there once. It’s fun for me to know how Junk Drawer was found. If I want to comment on an entry that already has a lot of comments, I try to read through them all (well, browse quickly). Like you, I don’t want to repeat something someone else has already said. If I don’t have time for a read-through, I usually skip it and move on.
bem69 — Welcome and have fun with Entrecard. I know some people are annoyed with the new changes over there, but it’s the reason I’ve found a ton of great blogs to read (or lurk on).
Sarah — Oh, Sarah! I remember the paper fish! Where have you been? And what?? No Legs? Yes, now I remember. You had a fish-naming contest! OK, you may go back to lurking now. I’m happy you came out of hiding for this one.
Ladybugg — I’m glad you commented today. I know the comment count can appear daunting sometimes. I want you to know, though, that I always respond to comments. It’s so important to me that I do. The community here is the reason I keep blogging. About CommentLuv, I’ve noticed my posts don’t always work on other CL blogs. Then, later on they start working again. So don’t give up hope!
Mystery Man — LURK! I know I get a lot of EC visitors, which is why I love EC. You are in my EC favorites list and I probably lurk there more than I comment. For the record, I can eat a whole box of Caramel Delight Girl Scout cookies in two sittings. Yes, it is crack.
Half-Past Kissin’ Time — That’s good! Opinions are meant to be shared, especially on blogs. I know I’ve held back on sharing an opinion a few times because it ran counter to what most commenters were saying.
Anna — Welcome fellow Entrecarder! Thank you for delurking. Incidentally, the 2nd picture in your current post made me cringe. Sadie’s OK, right?
Savitri — LMAO!
Joie at Canned Laughter — See, now that’s a creative comment I could never come up with!
Rick — You’re right. It’s a very small amount. I think that might make people who don’t get a lot of comments feel better. It’s a battle sometimes to get people to speak up. Thanks for speaking up!
Lola — Oh, my dear, thank you for commenting in the midst of your stress. I hardly look at Alexa, maybe because my number is really bad. I can’t make sense of it, so I ignore it. You have a very good readership. The numbers don’t mean everything. BTW, I visit you every day on my EC circuit, but don’t always comment.
Daisy the Curly Cat — That’s where I found you, too! And I’m so glad I did. Everybuddy loves you, Daisy, and you make some of the funniest comments here and elsewhere. Thank you for being your funny, curly self!
david zen-kennedy — You need to comment here more. You’re hilarious. I love that you found me from a Google search and that you discovered Windy. She’s going to be famous, you know. (See my comment to Condo Blues near the top).
Terri — I do that a lot, too, although I’ve begun leaving more comments on them than before. Another tip for getting more comments is leaving them as you traverse the blogosphere.
Sherry at EX Marks the Spot — You comment here a lot, which I appreciate. Incidentally, I’m glad to see she said “Yes” on your post of the 18th. See, now I should have commented there, not here!
blueviolet — I’m a dropper on you, too. I’ve never mentioned it on your blog, but I love your theme!
Wynn — No worries. You commented and that’s what I asked for. I have a handful of blogs I adore, but realized that I don’t comment very often on them. As of today, I’m delurking myself on theirs!
earthholly — Yes, it’s official. You are now a non-lurker. Feels good, doesn’t it?
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:12 am
The reason i don’t comment is because i really don’t know who you are but i like what you blog. Your blog posts are interesting and unique.
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:24 am
Very good strategy:)
Blame it on e-card dropping if you want. As much as it has brought us a lot of clicks …it has also caused us to have higher expectations for more comments & more serious readers.
Were we fooling ourselves?
I actually ended up turning an article based blog into a quick visual blog because I realized that was what people wanted and would take the time to comment on.
My secondary blog is now my article based blog and my readers go there when they need some positive thoughts and ideas.
Also I do believe there are more readers than we think…it is just that droppers or bloggers tend to spend time doing one or the other…rarely both.
Maybe shorter articles might be the answer…as I said I have chosen select a separate blog to share my sometimes long winded thoughts:)
Thanks for the smile in any event
~D~
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March 22nd, 2009 at 8:26 am
I lurk because I do not have nothing meaningful to say most of the time,but as of now I am no longer titled lurker.
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March 22nd, 2009 at 8:47 am
So many of us are guilty of “lurking” and I am glad you brought the issue to the fore. I do like your blog and hereby promise to comment more often. You have shamed us into a reality check!
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March 22nd, 2009 at 8:53 am
I am NOT a lurker! I’m here almost every day but of course you don’t post that often. It would be silly to keep commenting on the same post now wouldn’t it? I’ve said a few things and love that you always respond.
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March 22nd, 2009 at 8:55 am
I have commented in the past, but thought I’d come from out of the shadows to say hello again. You’ve pretty much nailed all the excuses or should I say reasons why I sometimes don’t comment and you said them a lot better than I could. But you’re one funny gal and that’s why I keep coming back for more whether or not I comment.
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March 22nd, 2009 at 9:02 am
sometimes I lurk for all of the above reasons.. on a LOT of blogs. Sometimes.. I just can’t relate to whatever is being posted.
I try to comment on everyone’s blogs though. It’s tough
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March 22nd, 2009 at 9:10 am
Your posts always make me smile. I consider it a gift. I have no gift to return.
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March 22nd, 2009 at 9:40 am
Kathy you are hilarious! Thanks for the many laughs! I found you through entrecard. You and Daisy are 2 of my favorite blogs! I am just super busy at the moment and can hardly keep up with my drops let alone comment. I plan to change this soon though. oh..and the broccoli..tooooooooo funny!
March 22nd, 2009 at 9:40 am
I admit it, I do lurk. I actually have commented here, just not nearly as much as I’d like to, but I check here everyday. I blame it completely on having zero time anymore. There are too many blogs I visit and too many that I just don’t have time to comment on.
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March 22nd, 2009 at 9:41 am
I lurk alot and comment on occasion – but I try to be funny and/or contributing to the chat. Otherwise, I just let my visit add to your traffic counts and keep my trap shut.
Cheers
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:03 am
I read this blog and laugh OUT LOUD often. I do my best comment as much as possible! xoxoxoox
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March 22nd, 2009 at 10:34 am
I stop by every once in a while. I am just not very consistent in keeping up with the blogs that I like. I enjoy The Junk Drawer!
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March 22nd, 2009 at 10:35 am
I admit I usually just lurk, but have been known to come out of hiding occasionally!
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March 22nd, 2009 at 10:55 am
I came out of lurking. Left a comment. Forgot to drop. Had to come back! Oh yeah..welcome to my life. LOL
Toni’s last blog post..
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:56 am
Kathy:
I never thought of myself as a Lurker. Maybe it’s true. I stop by now and then to see what’s on your mind. Sometimes I leave a comment and sometimes I don’t. No real reason, except, of course, I read a lot of blogs.
I like your sense of humor. It gives me a laugh, so sometimes I stop by for a litte shot in the arm.
Happy trails.
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March 22nd, 2009 at 11:00 am
Not a lurker, but then you knew that. Any blog where I find an interesting topic, I comment on. I won’t, however, manufacture a comment where I’m not interested.
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March 22nd, 2009 at 11:02 am
However, although I get much fewer comments than hits, I really get quite a few comments considering the little bit of traffic I get, so I’m not complaining.
Stephanie Barr’s last blog post..Saturday Quote-a-thon – Perception and Perspective
March 22nd, 2009 at 11:43 am
Damn, you caught me! I found you some time back on Entrecard. I generally don’t do too much commenting because I read everyone in my Google Reader.
I know…need to share some blog love.
Lori@Not Always Charming’s last blog post..A Letter To My Bank…
March 22nd, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Hi Kathy!
I have no idea how I found your blog, but I’m so glad I did! I lurk for all of the reasons you mentioned. Plus I read it in Google Reader so it would require an extra click – usually just enough to talk me out of writing whatever inspired and life-changing thing I had to say. But since this is the official delurking day, here I am! (I said lurk aloud until it didn’t sound like a word anymore). Back to lurking now.
March 22nd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I lurk for all the reasons you stated, written much better than I could too, so another reason for keeping quiet. However, I will try to delurk, and add that I, too, laughed out loud at yesterday’s photo and showed my husband because I thought it was just priceless
)
Jane’s last blog post..the airbrush in paint shop pro
March 22nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Hello, my name is Margo, and I am a Lurkaholic. However, due my recent success with the 13-step program, I’m finding it much easier to comment.
MadMadMargo’s last blog post..Spike Jones – Cocktails For Two
March 22nd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
I wondered why you got so many comments as well and I think it’s because your short..too the point and you never know what your gonna read here.
Blessings
Dorothy from grammology
grammology.com
Dorothy Stahlnecker’s last blog post..MEN!!!!!!!!!
March 22nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I comment here pretty often but even I get lazy especially if I’m late and everyone has already said something witty and interesting. If I skip reading all the comments, which is hard because they are usually really funny, I end up saying something that someone has said 23 times already and I do look like a fool. Sometimes I don’t have anything to say and hate to leave a comment that clearly demonstrates I have nothing to add to the conversation. That said, I like to comment on blogs that don’t get many comments and you get tons of comments.
Jen’s last blog post..I Need a Man
March 22nd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I am a chronic blog stalker! I do love your blog!!
Jo’s last blog post..Silent Sunday
March 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
I lurk therefore I am! Actually I just love the view. Your stories just amuse me, especially the updates on the bag still in the tree
(I forget the unofficial/official name of that poor poor floating plastic lol)
~DS
darksaturn7’s last blog post..WoW News Recap Day
March 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I’ve been lurking for a long time…..and as Dory mentioned earlier, the commentators are extremely witty…….very intimidating! Love the blog and the contest that you do……..”What’s this, Tuesday”
March 22nd, 2009 at 3:50 pm
I am a regular reader of your blog. Sometimes I leave a comment. Sometimes not. I too am less likely to leave a comment on blog posts with a lot of comments (like, for example, most of yours) because, as you said about yourself, I feel I’d be lost in the crowd . Crowds make me nervous. Everything makes me nervous, so that’s not surprising.
There were already 69 comments here when I stopped by. This will make 70 unless someone, or a few people, jumps in before me. However, despite the crowd, Because of your challenge to lurkers, I couldn’t lurk on this post. I’m easily intimidated.
Joel Klebanoff’s last blog post..The CustFrust Way
March 22nd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Mea culpa. Usually I just get to here too late to add anything to the conversation.
Sometimes I am just lazy.
Often I have used up my quotient of amusing words for the day, and do not want to sully your blog with my drek.
Mark’s last blog post..A Robot Regrets
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Okay, I’m commenter #72 and sure to be lost in the shuffle. However, I do comment from time to time here, there, everywhere. I must justify my lack of daily commenting by saying the my mother taught me to “be seen and not heard”…under penalty of dire punishment. So “mums” the word.
Judy’s last blog post..Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
How did you discover Junk Drawer?
—Well, I think I found Junk Drawer through Entrecard, I’m not sure. All I know is that I found it and added it to my must read list of blogs. I’ve gone so far as to post a link to it on my own blog.
If you don’t usually comment, why?
—- Sometimes, it’s because I have nothing to say. Other times it’s because I don’t have the time. And still others, I’m just plain lazy.
Does the word “lurk” sound funny to you when you say it over and over?
—No, not really funny, but sounds like a chicken with a lisp.
In all seriousness, I really like this blog. It’s one of the most entertaining I’ve ever come across and if I don’t comment, don’t think I’m not reading.
Henry’s last blog post..Signs That You Are Board At Work
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
navin — I am a normal, everyday person, except for the crazy portion, which is nearly all of me. Thanks for delurking!
Dorothy L — I’ve seen your points mentioned elsewhere. Yes, the shorter, more visual posts seem to do better than others sometimes. In fact, over the life of my blog, I’ve cut down on the word count of my posts. Part of the reason is because I know people have so many blogs to read. The shorter ones tend to nab the most readers.
Steve Wilson — Thanks for coming out of the shadows, Steve. It didn’t hurt a bit, did it?
askcherlock — Today I delurked myself on other blogs that I don’t comment on. Writing this post reminded me how much of a lurker I am on others’ blogs. No more!
Shelly — I’m glad you visit often. I visit yours too, but promise to delurk over at your place. This turned out to be a good exercise for me. Reminded me of all the blogs I’m a lurker on. I’m coming out of the shadows!
Lynette3boys — Thank you for the compliment and also for the nice things you said about me and my blog over at your place. I poked around Letters and found your Top Droppers post that I hadn’t seen before. My bad.
dizzblnd — That happens to me sometimes, too. Especially with parenting blogs where I have no relevant experience. I can still usually find something to say on those if it strikes me, but not from a mom’s perspective.
8thdayplanner — Ah, but you did leave a gift. You commented! I consider all comments little gifts. Everyone loves to get them.
Toni — Oh, now you’ve gone and done it. You put me in the company of Daisy, which I consider a high honor. Thank you for your kind words. I so appreciate it. I drop on 300 blogs a day, and comment on perhaps 2% of them as I go, which isn’t too horrible. Basically, if something strikes me, I leave a comment. If not that day, then maybe the next time.
Bryan — Yep. See above. Part of me thinks if I didn’t drop 300 cards a day, I’d have more time to comment on blogs. But then again, if I didn’t see that many blogs in a day, I would comment less overall. Does that make sense?
David — That’s how I feel on really popular blogs. I sometimes want to comment, but stop myself when I realize I can’t be as witty as other commenters. We should go easier on ourselves, shouldn’t we?
meleah rebeccah — I love your comments here. And I also appreciate that you respond to all comments on your blog, and much quicker than I do, I might add. You have a huge fan base and it’s for good reason. p.s. I think I found you at Tar Heel Ramblings, didn’t I?
Sweet Mummy — That happens to all of us, so you’re in good company. I’m glad you like it here. You know, your EC card is one of the cutest ones I’ve ever seen. And you validate that it’s OK for me to be WEIRD!
Robin — I do the same at your place, which I visit every day. Lots of your posts strike a chord with me, most recently your Old Fart post. Yep, that’s me.
Toni — Thanks for dropping AND commenting. Your goat pictures on your blog are cracking me up. I wonder if billy goats make good pets?
Swubird — It’s funny. I do the same with your blog. “What story did Swubird weave today?” You are one of the best storytellers I know. And you don’t know how many times I finish reading a piece and say to myself “My God, did that really happen to him?” As you know, I always thought someone needs to make Swubird: The Movie.
Stephanie Barr — I don’t know where you get the energy to comment at all. I admire that you write daily and on such interesting topics. And have kids. And comment everywhere. You’re a machine! You get good comments because of your material. You’re doing it right.
Lori at Not Always Charming — Hey, I’m just glad you have me in your reader. Thank you! Your bank post was right on, sista!
Kylia — Glad you found me and threw me in your reader. Appreciate it. And thanks for the extra click to get here. I’m glad people have mentioned that might be the reason they don’t comment. I use Firefox Live Bookmarks to read blogs, and that means I actually go to the blog to read an entry. Easier for me to comment b/c I’m already there.
Jane — I’m glad you liked the broccoli post. I never thought it’d take off like it did. I’m happy it gave people a chuckle.
MadMadMargo — LOL. See, that wasn’t so hard. Lurkaholic. I like that!
Dorothy Stahlnecker — In the beginning, I wasn’t. I had some very long posts that, frankly, I wonder now why anyone would want to read. I keep posts as short as possible now because I know most readers are swimming in blogs. Blogging has made my writing tighter, for sure.
Jen — Same thing here. If I do comment in a sea of comments, I at least try to be a little different than the rest. I don’t know that I succeed at it, but I try. p.s. Thank you for giving me an ad spot on your blog. I wanted you to know I get a good amount of referral traffic from Redhead Ranting. That’s a testament to how well you run your blog. Good show!
Jo — Not anymore you’re not! Thank you for the compliment.
darksaturn7 — And now you’ve gone and delurked. Good on you! The bag’s name is Windy. She’s flapping in the wind, same as always. See my response to Condo Blues above for an update. She’s gonna be famous!
ImL8 — Don’t worry, I feel the same way in some places. Particularly, The Bloggess. She gets a million comments and every single one of them is funnier than the next. I’m due for a What’s That? post soon. I’m planning for later in the week.
Joel Klebanoff — Oh, this doesn’t sound like you at all! You’re very active at HumorBloggers.com and on your own blog. Please don’t feel lost in the crowd. If anything, you stand out in a crowd. At the very least, you know I read and respond to all comments because I love that people come here and want to share.
Mark — Yeah, but you made me laugh at your comment, so drek it’s not! It’s funny, I lurk over at your place. I think you are one of the first blogs I found at Humor-Blogs.com two years ago.
Judy — Nope, not lost in the shuffle. There may not be any seats left, but I see you! Oh, and did we have the same Mom?
Henry — And I thank you for that! Really nice of you. I agree with how lurk sounds. It’s like a sound a chicken or turkey makes, no? Thank you for commenting and for letting me sit so proudly at the top of your blog.
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:42 pm
ahhhh, there’s nothing new under the sun…even in the blogosphere….I think that your voice comes off the computer screen and asks us some really good questions…like the present one…I have to say that I comment when I have time, on my favorite blogs, to people whom I know take the time to reply to my comments (as I do the same), like YOU, or when I’ve just read or seen something that moves me enough to want to take the time…like this post…lol…:)))
amy lilley’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
I don’t *always lurk. But sometimes I have nothing witty to say. :;-)
kristin/kwr221’s last blog post..WeEkEnD UpDaTe
March 22nd, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I make plenty of comments, but that’s just because I’m gabby.
I’m starting to regret commenting often. I like the term “lurker.” And it is funny to say “lurk” over and over again.
The Hawg!’s last blog post..Is the Arkansas tax code archaic or draconian?
March 22nd, 2009 at 6:18 pm
I found this blog through Entrecard, and I read all of your entries, but sometimes I feel like all your usual commenters are so clever and I got nothing.
Maggie’s last blog post..I Stimulated the Economy Part 2
March 22nd, 2009 at 6:30 pm
I’ve lurked here. On more than one occasion too. I’m not a lurker anymore though. Bwahahaahahaha.
March 22nd, 2009 at 7:16 pm
My main blogging activity is visiting wonderful people like you at their blogs and leaving comments. For me, the reason I blog is simply for connection. I don’t post that often or that well, but I do visit and comment.
But sometimes my time is limited. Then I tend to at least stop by and read, hoping to be able to return later to leave a comment. Then if too much time has passed, I lose my opportunity. But I know there will be other opportunities. So, if you see my avatar and I didn’t leave a comment, just know that I was thinking about you and almost certainly either chuckled, LOL’d, or LMAO! : D
Ferd’s last blog post..2nd Round Madness
March 22nd, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I stop by to drop my Entrecards, and when I see that you’ve had 60 or 70 comments on the latest post (which makes me crazy jealous, I’ll admit it), I usually figure whatever my comment would have been, someone else already said it. Okay, that’s crazy, I know. I promise to stop lurking
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:27 pm
1) Humor-Blogs
2) Because I am enjoying (or annoying) the work of others.
3) No … this is R&R. I average an hour a day or more writing as it is. Should I desire to write, I would most often do so on my own blog.
4) Occasionally. Often I’ll comment only to reassure the respective author I’m paying attention.
5) 99% of the time it’s really hard to outdo commenters.
-but often I forgive them.
6) Love and respect us “Lurkers” (or else we will rise and screw up your credit rating)
7)
LOBO’s last blog post..Defenders of The Faith
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
If I can’t say it as good as you do, why should I say it at all? So, I lurk!
Why?’s last blog post..Another Interesting Tattoo
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Oh, so many reasons for lurking and (almost) never commenting, even though I really do enjoy your blog…
You’re a victim of your own success! A lot of the time, you’ve gotten so many comments by the time I come around to read a post that it feels like an exercise in redundancy to say anything more unless I’ve got something pithy or witty or wacky to say. And usually, that ain’t happening.
Or, the complete opposite — like the dog poo post. As a dog owner lo these past 14 years, I’ve picked up a mountain of doo. I had to much to say that my head was twirling around on my neck and I ended up just bagging it for lack of time. Sorry.
I’ll try to be better ’cause you’ve got a great blog here. Thanky kindly!
Bill’s last blog post..Full Moon in the Morning
March 22nd, 2009 at 9:20 pm
I lurk because I’m a jerk. Not really, but that’s the only thing I could think of, and it rhymes, so felt compelled to type it.
BTW, ingenious idea — guilting people into commenting. I like it.
Angry Max’s last blog post..Corruption is Bad, or Is It? Yes it is. Really? Yes
March 23rd, 2009 at 1:23 am
I don’t think I count as a lurker…and with all the comments you get I’m surprised anyone actually lurks here! I will admit that sometimes I don’t have a lot of time to comment…but I always enjoy.
Grandy’s last blog post..Sunday Stalker Spotlight – Picking Out A Thermos
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:13 am
Well I came across it through Entrecard, and did a little lurking, till your elevator post a few days ago prompted me to leave my first comment on here
I do tend to lurk alot, but if there is something I can identify with or something then I’ll leave a comment. Lately I’ve just been leaving the odd comment on peoples blogs just to say I’ve visited and keep upthe good work
Wiggy’s last blog post..Phone ugrade time.
March 23rd, 2009 at 9:30 am
I admit it, I’m a lurker. I only comment when I find something of interest or have something to say. I’m delurkified now!
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:01 am
OK, you got me. I do lurk. I really enjoy reading your blog and I rarely comment b/c I have other blogs I read also and I’m too lazy to comment. You’re right about delurking. I will try to comment “more” often.
By the way, i found your blog thru Entrecard and I’m glad I did. You’re hilarious!
Lisa’s last blog post..Isn’t it Spring today??
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:15 am
I used to not lurk on your site, but I have been so busy I haven’t had time to comment. Heck I have been so busy I only recently updated my blog from a month ago. I do read your blog on a regular basis though. Keep it comming!
Tiffany’s last blog post..Snow again!
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:48 am
I’m relatively new here. Lee told me about you when we were discussing personal bloggers.
March 23rd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Yes, I lurk. But apparently, not anymore. Thanks for showing me the light.
I found the blog sometime last summer, I believe. I was at work…not working (much like today), and I came across it somehow. I can’t remember how. I remember reading about Windy and thought it was hilarious, and tres interesting.
I looked at it for a few days and then got lost in life and didn’t look at it until recently–as in last week. I couldn’t even remember the name of your blog, but I knew I wanted to find it. I started looking up comedic blogs, funny blogs, and blogs that make you laugh. I finally found yours listed on one directory. I have never been so ecstatic! It was like I was running in slow motion across a beautiful, luxurious meadow. Beautiful.
Every few days I come back here to check in and read your funny and humiliating life accounts…when I should be doing something productive at work (Ssshhhh!).
Thanks for all your humor. It really helps the day go by so much faster.
But I will take this time to formally apologize for my lurking behavior. I kind of just assumed you knew everyone personally (you are VERY popular!) and it would be kind of strange to comment. But now, I am a commenter, so I should feel free to comment any time I desire!
Thanks again!
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
HaHa I laughed when I read this Kathy! I guess I am indeed guilty of Lurking here. I often read all your new posts without commenting at all (had to recently though about the cat poop I stepped in!) To be honest, I kinda feel like you all know each other very well and have your own blogs and stuff…and I don’t… and I also don’t want to intrude!! But I absolutely love the Junk Drawer – totally cracks me up – and you and I are so much alike….you are SO funny and put your thoughts/observations into words so much better than I ever could! Hopefully I will win a free Junk Drawer magnet at some pont! Take care….Kat aka The Lurker……
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:33 pm
I would love to call you “sister” whether or not we had the same Mom…We think alike, you just say (blog) it better!
Judy’s last blog post..The Eyes Have It
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:42 pm
I’m like some other Entrecard droppers, kind of breezing through and just reading lightly here and there and getting acquainted with various blogs.
But I realized I had become a fan of your blog when I was starting to quote you to a friend. And also as I’ve been copying the addresses of my favourite blogs (in case Today.com makes all its bloggers remove Entrecard) and realized I wanted to make sure I got yours.
So — here’s a comment!
March 23rd, 2009 at 5:41 pm
amy lilley — Thank you so much. I do like to respond to all my commenters. I’ve often wondered why others don’t do it more. I much prefer a dialogue. Good to see you.
kristin/kwr211 — Yep, I wouldn’t put you in the lurker category. Hey, and we can’t all be witty all of the time. Like me, now.
The Hawg! — I like that you’re gabby. You always drop great comments here. Don’t you dare regret it!
Maggie — Don’t worry. I feel the same half the time. I sit and laugh my head off at the stuff people write here and wish I was as clever as them.
Comedy Plus — Glad you’re a non-lurker. Hey, thanks again for letting me steal your idea for today’s post. It’s fun. I love that game.
Ferd — You are a gem, my friend. Thank you. Like you, I sometimes don’t have time for a witty comment and might find one the next time I take a spin through my favorite blogs.
Elizabeth — I do wonder if a high comment count chases people away. It does to me sometimes, too, so you’re not alone. Glad you de-lurked!
LOBO — Sometimes when I’m commenting, I think I should be busy writing for the blog. But then sometimes I get a gift whereby I comment on someone else’s post and it gives me a good idea for a post of my own, like Good and Plenty. Oh, I love and respect my lurkers. Where would I be without them?
Why? — Ah, but how do you know you can’t say it better than I do? p.s. I tried leaving a comment on your tattoo post, but it said I had to login. Just wanted to say I can’t imagine what those things look like 30 years later. Ugh.
Bill — Yes, but I read and respond to all comments, so please feel free to say whatever’s on your mind, even if you think it’s redundant. It’s new to you! Oh, and I don’t doubt you’ve picked up a mountain of poo. If you did the math, your head would spin.
Angry Max — I love a good rhyming comment. Well, I didn’t want to really guilt people, but it did bring them out of the woodwork, didn’t it?
Grandy — I was kinda curious who my lurkers were, despite knowing that many people already commented. I knew there had to be more people in the shadows. I’m glad you enjoy Junk Drawer.
Wiggy — I love that Entrecard introduces me to new blogs and vice versa. Glad you poked your head in to leave a comment. If my stupidity compelled you to write, I’m guessing you’ll be commenting more often because there’s a lot more where that came from.
Data Entry Services — Ah, but you comment as much as anyone else, so I don’t consider you a lurker. I’m happy you’re a regular!
Lisa — Thank you, Lisa. When I consider how many blogs we read, it’s a wonder we can drop a comment at all. Which is why I always appreciate comments I get here. Gives me warm fuzzies.
Tiffany — I’m happy to see you. I think I found your blog almost when I started mine. I do check in to see if you’ve updated. Glad you’re still in the game.
Rhett Soveran — Thanks for poking your head in and letting me know how you heard about me. Lee saved my life in January when my blog got hacked. I really hope he knows how grateful I am for his help.
Charlene — Thank you for your wonderful comment. I read it to my husband and I think I’m going to frame it. Seriously, this is one of the nicest things anyone’s ever said to me. Please stay a de-lurker! Would love to hear from you again.
KAT (the other one) — NEVER feel that way! I’ve always prided myself that Junk Drawer is a community of people from all walks. I was never part of any cliques growing up and I never want this place to make anyone feel like they’re on the outside looking in. It would make me happy to send you a magnet. Be on the lookout for a What’s That post later in the week. It might be your chance.
Judy — I’m glad you feel a connection here. Part of the reason I think people like to read my stuff is because they’ve done the silly or stupid things I’ve done, but would never admit to it publicly. I’ve always thought Junk Drawer was cheap therapy.
Phyl — Damn! Quoted by someone? Now I know I’ve hit the big time! Thank you for that compliment and for bookmarking me. I started doing the same when I was seriously considering leaving EC, but I think I’m staying now. Have to wait and see how messed up it gets when they start running 3rd party ads.
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Okay, I’m a lurker here, I’ll admit it. It’s because I don’t have much time to leave comments everywhere that I want to. I do think you’re hilarious though and I always make sure to read through your posts when I drop my EC.
Havs
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
We don’t always comment, but we love reading your blog! We found you through Entrecard.
Sniffie and the Florida Furkids
Sniffie and the Florida Furkids’s last blog post..ManCat Monday – Tamir wants to be Floofy
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:14 pm
where have i been….. well…. really busy (add a couple more “l”s cause its true). i don’t know if you remember but i’m a music major so between self practice, rehersals, homework, friends, and sleeping i don’t get to comment. BUT i will be trying to comment on your blog, JD’s blog, and Jeff’s blog because i still feel like i know you three even though you don’t know me. it’s kinda creepy relationship……
March 24th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Getting lonely are we? Maybe it was the smell of the raw brocolli on that last post. Is hubby boiling water challenged?
I haven’t been so much lurking as being deprived — my laptop is being refreshed and I’ve been without for days and days.
I stole #2 son’s laptop this evening after he crashed and I’m scrolling through tons of posts in email. Which is why I sometimes don’t comment — wish I could hit reply and my email funnel into comments. Yeah, computers make you lazy.
Maybe Ryan Garns can fix us something, ya think?
marvelgoose’s last blog post..Wearing of the Blue
March 24th, 2009 at 7:46 am
I discovered your site through P-Dub’s Blog (Confessions f a Pioneer Woman) when she was Twittering away during the Bloggie awards. You won something and I decided to check you out ’cause she’s one of my fav’s and I value her opinion. So there! Sign me, No-Longer Lurkin!!
March 24th, 2009 at 9:24 am
I don’t always comment here because you have like 100 comments and I figure…eh, like she’ll care if I comment. But at the same time I like to comment because you crack me up and I think it is cool you try to respond to everyone who comments — even with your busy life. Sometimes I don’t comment more than a few times because a person never comments on my blog, but in this case that’s not it. I just don’t have time many times to click through and comment. Just as I start to my son wakes up, the cat jumps on the keyboard or something else odd happens. So, there you have it. Why I don’t always comment, but yet…still love your blog.
Jonny’s Mommy (Lisa)’s last blog post..Whoa exciting news!
March 24th, 2009 at 9:39 am
I’m comfortable lurking, not so much commenting. I just like to pop in and see what you’re writing about – always good for a few chuckles.
March 24th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Aaaaand it’s just been announced. We Entrecard users who blog at Today.com have to remove our Entrecard widget by May 7th. Darnit.
March 24th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I’ve commented a few times so I’m not *really* a lurker. I don’t comment more often just because I follow about 200 blogs and don’t have that much time to comment.
March 24th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Hava — Thank you for the compliment. I’ve been to Nonfiction Lover and I’m sorry to read that Today blogs can’t use EC anymore. Sad day.
Sniffie and the Florida Furkids — Thank you for creeping out of the shadows!
Sarah — Yes, I remember your being so busy with school (as you should be!) Jeff, JD and I certainly remember you. Maybe when you have more free time in the summer you can blog more?
marvelgoose — Yes, hubby is challenged in many ways. I just don’t always blog about them because I still kinda want to stay married. Yikes. Sorry about your laptop. I had a dream the other night that someone stole my laptop. I woke up in a terrible sweat. It’s basically an appendage. Can’t live without it.
Jenni-Lynn — Wow, that’s so cool. I had no idea she mentioned me or that I’d won anything. Weird, huh? Congrats for being a de-lurker now!
Jonny’s Mommy (Lisa) — Ah, but I DO care if you comment! The reason I can respond to every comment is that I do not have children. In fact, I doubt I’d be blogging at all if I had kids. I don’t know how parent bloggers find the time. I tip my hat to you. Maybe you need a blog assistant?
Marlene — Thank you, Marlene. I know you’re out there and it’s good to know my big sis is lurking even if she’s not commenting too much.
Phyl — Yeah, I just read about that. I’m really sorry. That stinks. I was hoping they wouldn’t penalize you because you can deny 3rd party ads. Is anyone contesting it?
Jodith — You’re not alone. I suppose I visit 350 blogs a day. If I comment on even 5% of them, that’s a lot for me. It comes and goes.
March 24th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
I’ve commented a couple of times, but for the most part, it’s like you said. When there’s already 60-70-100 comments, it kind of feels pointless. At the same time, you’re a pretty good responder, so maybe I’ll be a more frequent commenter. Commenter, commenter, commenter (it’s kind of like “lurk”.
Shawn’s last blog post..An Open Letter to the nake in my backyard
March 24th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Hi Kathy,
I lurk for a number of reasons – sometimes time is a factor and sometimes I just don’t feel like I have anything useful to say. Funny, I lurk online and I tend to fade into the woodwork in real life. Such the social butterfly…
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March 25th, 2009 at 2:33 am
I am kind of a quiet person by nature. So lurking comes “naturally” one could say. I enjoy reading posts but just may no have any 2cents to put in.
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March 25th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
We have always wondered the same thing! We may be dogs but we do our best to bark it up on the web. We thought we didn’t have that much traffic to our site because we didn’t have a ton of commenters, then we upgraded our statistics program and OMD – there were a lot of readers – just not barkers. We try to bark as much as we can and be heard! We encourage everyone to do the same. I’d suspect most people just are worried that what they have to say may not come out as interesting but they are missing the point. If you smile – just let us know we gave you a good moment in the day. Doesn’t have to be some profound, cancer curing statement – just say HELLO!
Wags,
Pruett and Daphne
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March 25th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I’m usually to way to busy with school to leave comments. and unless I have something truly peotic to say, I just don’t. I have hundreds of hits on my blog a day and hardly anyone comments. I guess it goes both ways, but some of us have different time schedules.
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March 26th, 2009 at 9:10 am
I found you via Entrecard and glad I did. And why do I lurk? Because I can. Pathetic answer isn’t it. I don’t know why I lurk. Probably too many blogs, too little time.
Mommadosey’s last blog post..Goodbye Entrecard. Hello 12-Steps.
March 26th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I lurk because I’m afraid people will laugh at my comments. I have a neurological condition that causes me to sometimes use the wrong word and my husband laughs at me.
I don’t like it when people laugh AT me. Just with me. So how about everyone laughing with me! lol…lol…
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March 26th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
hi! I started reading your blog cuz you live in the same area I am from….kinda lame i guess….. I kept up cuz you are funny….and now i will keep reading cuz in June I am moving back to the Lehigh Valley – the big never sleeps city of Bath…
Hopefully once we get settled I will have time to comemment
March 27th, 2009 at 11:14 am
I am proud to say I don’t lurk….in fact, I comment on every blog in my blogroll…..even thought most of my comments are superfical and annoying. I figure if you have time to write it, I have enough time to tell you how good or bad it is. Besides, I have lots of time….I am still waiting for the broccoli to cook.
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March 27th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
1) Regan has way more time than I have.
2) I’ve always been a lurker first. Commenter, second.
3) Everyone is WAY too funny here.
Big Nerd & Jaffer can slpit the last two of the patented 5 point comment system.
March 28th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Shawn — I’m a pretty good responder, but I’m a little late getting back to these. Bad Kathy! Yes, commenter sounds weird to me now. Thanks. Thanks a lot.
My Autism Insights — I fade, too. I prefer it that way. Sounds contrary to how I share everything on the blog, doesn’t it? But IRL, I’d rather be unseen and unheard.
Ann — I am, too. Online it’s easier for me to share. But I lurk a bit in real life. Everyone else is so much more interesting than me.
Pruett and Daphne — I’ll take your advice and not worry about whether my comments are profound enough. That’s often the reason I don’t comment myself. I’m afraid of looking profoundly stupid. Keep on barkin’!
Lauren — You have a popular blog, so that’s a good thing. Incidentally, I’m afraid to make any kind of quiche. A good friend sent me the easiest possible recipe for quiche and I’m still afraid. Can you do it for me?
Mommadosey — Yep, same here. I do better commenting on blogs on the weekend when I have more time. But still, not as much as I should. Sorry about the Today.com thing with Entrecard. I’m surprised at their decision.
thematrix777 — Oh, but my whole blog is people laughing at me. I survive it and you can too!
Renee — Wow, Bath. You’ll be really close, then. But how would I know you if I ran into you in a store? Do you promise if you see me, you’ll comment at me in real life?
Bruce — I like how you think and good for you for saying everything that’s on your mind. The broccoli is finally done.
Amy who has a clear nose — Regan needs to waste all her time now, because she won’t have any later. I just hope she won’t look back and say “God, what I could have done with my childhood if not for The Junk Drawer.” I know you lurk. You are the Queen Lurker. Yeah, and I know everyone here is way too funny. In fact, I’m bequeathing my blog to everyone when I go. Thanks for delurking!
March 29th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Firstly – hats off to a hillarious blog =)
I came across your blog via EntreCard. The name just appealed to me as I love a bit of randomness in my life. I’m a new blogger (well had my blog for almost a year but just started writing more regularly over the past few months – but nothing like most of the Delurkers that vist you)
So why was I lurking … still grasping the concept of blogging; trying to find time to pen down my thoughts; sometimes I feel that what I have to say has already been said – so I just go off with a smile on my face.
I’ve really enjoyed your blog so far and shall now try to keep commenting instead of falling back to my lurking ways.
I’m now officially a Delurker
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April 3rd, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Dazediva — Welcome to The Junk Drawer and thank you for the compliment. Thanks for delurking. I’m trying to keep that in mind myself. Stopping to drop a comment before surfing away. Hope to see you back!
April 7th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Kathy you will know me..I will be the one with a shopping cart full of Birch Beer, Shoo FLy pies and tastykakes with 2 kids behind me screaming that they need food too!!:)
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April 10th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
renee — I’m still loooooking! Where are you?
May 21st, 2009 at 6:52 pm
I am liberated from lurking. See! I’m commenting like wild fire.
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
misspiggytoes — You’re burnin’ up the place! Keep ‘em coming. Like I said, it’s fun for me to see older posts getting some new eyes on them. I appreciate your visits. So how come you don’t have a blog?
June 5th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
I’m back and this time to let you know that you’ve been mentioned in my recent blog post .. I’m trying to figure out how many Lurkers I have too hahahha
You shall be happy to know that since my last post to you – I have been blogging much more
Dazediva’s last blog post..More Readers or More Comments ??
June 14th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Dazediva — Hey! I finally responded! You’ll see mine over at your place. Thanks for coming out of “lurk mode.”
August 18th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Hello. My name is Bobbi and I was a Junk Drawer Lurker for about a year. I decided to come out of hiding today. I have left comments on 3 o Kathy’s blogs and I feel amazing.
Why today? Why not.
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August 19th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Bobbi — A year?!!? What took you so long? Hey, I love your blog. I subscribed yesterday. Glad you came out of hiding!
August 13th, 2010 at 7:17 am
I got here via a link from another blogfriend’s blog. Bloggy blog blog! It’s almost as good as “lurk.”
And, you’re hilarious and just neurotic enough to be socially interesting (vs. clinically; I’m a psych/detox nurse) so I keep stopping by, albeit sporadically.
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October 7th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
I am an acute rather than chronic lurker as I just discovered your blog this evening. You are fabulous and write beautifully! I am a bit flakey, a keeper of cats, and believe camping is what one does at Holiday Inn because there’s not a good hotel available.