tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post1035411535725096260..comments2023-10-15T04:23:50.187-04:00Comments on College Misery: "I Am Covered By Dismay..." A Friday Thirsty That Probes the Inner Psyche of a Community Member.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-89426934949083558712013-09-29T16:36:26.907-04:002013-09-29T16:36:26.907-04:00So many of you have said what I was thinking that ...So many of you have said what I was thinking that it seems redundant to post a comment. Still, commenting proves that I wasn't the original poster. I could have been, though: I often invest more in my posts and comments than the internet warrants. Heck, when I was reposting weekly comic strips, I'd fret that I'd chosen wrong if one didn't get any comments. <br /><br />But my Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906546940408742913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-16282058405289515622013-09-28T15:16:14.849-04:002013-09-28T15:16:14.849-04:00There! Fixed.There! Fixed.Peter Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754472537710161295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-21975318639484894812013-09-28T14:39:50.018-04:002013-09-28T14:39:50.018-04:00HA! Only so many times they can SAY it.....HA! Only so many times they can SAY it.....Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15686242633678466958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-67847955615558271282013-09-28T14:12:17.988-04:002013-09-28T14:12:17.988-04:00The dismay for me depends on the post. If I'm...The dismay for me depends on the post. If I'm actually looking for feedback, it's nice to get comments. But if I'm just venting, like in my last post (which got a sum total of one comment), I don't really mind. What are people going to say, "Yeah, I hate people too." Only so many times one can say that. Professor Chiltepinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10087270705989845484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-83092474927859628882013-09-28T09:24:34.404-04:002013-09-28T09:24:34.404-04:00I read everyday. I usually check in 3 or 4 times, ...I read everyday. I usually check in 3 or 4 times, depending on what kind of day I'm having. I love most of the posts and comments on this site-- just yesterday I was thinking about how much I love the discussions here. But I rarely comment or post. I'm shy by nature, despite talking at undergrads for 15 hours a week, and I always ask myself: will my comment add to the conversation or am IAcademic Draghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357849925027627831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-75482989227744417812013-09-27T23:32:03.843-04:002013-09-27T23:32:03.843-04:00Wow! a like button has appeared!Wow! a like button has appeared!Frennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17126693773120200776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-4867166988900713272013-09-27T21:08:19.307-04:002013-09-27T21:08:19.307-04:00I try to be a faithful commenter. Why I don't...I try to be a faithful commenter. Why I don't post is beyond me, it's not like I have nothing to say. I must be a coward at heart. But it's also one place where not being in the spotlight suits me. Frog and Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377542172335502858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-36247273647302361192013-09-27T18:55:10.374-04:002013-09-27T18:55:10.374-04:00Sometimes when people claim they want more mods or...Sometimes when people claim they want more mods or they want contributors, I want to exclaim: "But I'm posting and no one is commenting!" Then I remember that just b/c someone doesn't comment or respond to my comments or posts doesn't mean they aren't reading (heck, I read and don't comment regularly)... It would be nice if many people said complimentary things, but The Contemplative Cynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088570661592922436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-47775992257344260572013-09-27T17:36:50.839-04:002013-09-27T17:36:50.839-04:00Oh, Leslie K says we had a question about busiest ...Oh, Leslie K says we had a question about busiest days. Over the long haul, these are the days with the most hits, in order: Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday, Monday, Friday, Sunday, Saturday.Compound Calicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059155949950433688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-45192049794264433172013-09-27T17:25:34.782-04:002013-09-27T17:25:34.782-04:00Sometimes I read a good post, but can't think...Sometimes I read a good post, but can't think of anything witty, sharp or supportive to say at the moment; misplaced perfectionism hits, and I leave it for later. When I get a chance to think about it again, it's gone from page one (hence "dated"), or something more compelling has come up.Since time is limited, I do prioritize (for comments) new posts in which somebody Peter Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754472537710161295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-39192412711440135102013-09-27T15:40:48.977-04:002013-09-27T15:40:48.977-04:00Ditto, Kate. I read here quite often, but rarely f...Ditto, Kate. I read here quite often, but rarely feel that my comments could top some that have already been posted in terms of adding new thoughts.Liz Imbriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789417084922765275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-15153010669092875592013-09-27T11:35:25.666-04:002013-09-27T11:35:25.666-04:00We need a list. Or do the 4 remain the same? Cal i...We need a list. Or do the 4 remain the same? Cal is Leslie and Fab and Ben and me, so that's one. Bubba, you are Strelly and Prickly. Stella is Kimmie, Myra, Cynic, and, well, Stella. And Yaro. He's the mastermind behind it all.Wicked Walter from Waxahachiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029251619387101553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-45491413650650603282013-09-27T11:34:05.000-04:002013-09-27T11:34:05.000-04:00Cal, you crazzy mother. That like button is going ...Cal, you crazzy mother. That like button is going to ruin many peoples' days. Mark my words.Wicked Walter from Waxahachiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029251619387101553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-11952306057673632902013-09-27T10:52:39.592-04:002013-09-27T10:52:39.592-04:00LOL.
I just "liked" this post (first one...LOL.<br />I just "liked" this post (first one!), but I get Cal's ambivalence completely.Southern Bubba, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12050992903794385204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-83401977844243070332013-09-27T10:50:28.952-04:002013-09-27T10:50:28.952-04:00Oh, and there's already the +1 Google thing in...Oh, and there's already the +1 Google thing in the little bar with email, Twitter, etc.Compound Calicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059155949950433688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-16447035860934312742013-09-27T10:48:54.856-04:002013-09-27T10:48:54.856-04:00I've had the like, love, etc. option up before...I've had the like, love, etc. option up before but it ALWAYS gets abused. People click the worst option for EVERY post. Or they simply click every option for every post. The info generated always looked like: Love: 6, Like: 6, Yawn: 9. Some correspondents didn't like that! I'll try it today, though, to see what happens.Compound Calicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059155949950433688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-46288797064864514202013-09-27T10:36:12.622-04:002013-09-27T10:36:12.622-04:00+1
(Yes, a "like" button or some such w...+1<br /><br />(Yes, a "like" button or some such would be wonderful for situations like these. This post pretty well encapsulates my thoughts on the matter, but I simply can't be arsed to type a full reply sometimes, even if the post is insightful or well-written.)Dr. Mindbenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916271564719224677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-65544370842840146392013-09-27T10:27:06.478-04:002013-09-27T10:27:06.478-04:00I am glad I am not the only want wishing for a ali...I am glad I am not the only want wishing for a alike button at times. I am often short on time so I just think, "wow nice comment" and move along! And I rarely feel witty so I hardly respond!Frennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17126693773120200776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-46515330689261591772013-09-27T10:16:31.388-04:002013-09-27T10:16:31.388-04:00Interesting that two people have already replied c...Interesting that two people have already replied citing introversion/extroversion, since I was thinking along the same lines: as an introvert, I enjoy working out my thoughts in writing, and perhaps don't care (or at least not as much as an extrovert) if/how people respond. But I do enjoy it when people respond positively to my posts or comments, and feel a bit bummed if they're hostile,Contingent Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161652083031423415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-27723180271876082072013-09-27T10:00:52.082-04:002013-09-27T10:00:52.082-04:00You just need to take your "I don't give ...You just need to take your "I don't give a shit" pills. And remember not to go to the internet for affirmation. That way lies madness. StellafromSparksburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584701718285662953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-54165664928647618132013-09-27T09:56:10.228-04:002013-09-27T09:56:10.228-04:00It's always just the four of us here, and you ...It's always just the four of us here, and you know the other three of us love you unconditionally.Southern Bubba, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12050992903794385204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-57491459661636223632013-09-27T09:49:14.407-04:002013-09-27T09:49:14.407-04:00I spend a week talking to classes and then look at...I spend a week talking to classes and then look at the assignments and wonder if anyone heard a word. I'm no longer sure I exist.<br /><br />I've learned that if I really want comments on the blog then all I have to do is say the word "cookies".Sarcastic Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01407507896787403097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-6259860630380682062013-09-27T09:12:06.462-04:002013-09-27T09:12:06.462-04:00I love this place, but methinks you are putting to...I love this place, but methinks you are putting too much weight on this community. I agree that a "like" button would be helpful for patting folks on the back, but absent that, often enough I just think "good post" or "good comment" and pass it by because there's nothing more to be said (at least not by me).<br /><br />On the other hand, I'm so introverted itintrovert.profhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042783611716432247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-76194716899823933902013-09-27T09:07:03.306-04:002013-09-27T09:07:03.306-04:00I'm often baffled at how posts go up around he...I'm often baffled at how posts go up around here.. I read the site several times a day - and frequently nothing happens for hours, then suddenly there's stuff I've missed that's off the front page. I suspect you're simply the victim of bad timing.<br />Three Sigmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822893039310439770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-66114653503980573852013-09-27T08:34:14.081-04:002013-09-27T08:34:14.081-04:00You're not crazy to feel hurt...but look, ther...You're not crazy to feel hurt...but look, there's no accounting for taste.<br /><br />I blog myself. Some of what I consider to be my best posts sink to the bottom of the blog ocean like the submarine Kursk. Then I jot off one complaining about, say, how shaving my legs makes my skin dry, and it gets 20 comments and people re-post it. There's no rhyme or reason to it. Miss Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738133130130308032noreply@blogger.com