tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post212362145049170760..comments2023-06-03T11:11:36.660-04:00Comments on Lost and Found and Connections Abound: And Now for Something Completely DifferentLollipop Goldsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-24046479135358097032009-02-27T16:15:00.000-05:002009-02-27T16:15:00.000-05:00Hey Anonymous--Hopefully you'll read this; you did...Hey Anonymous--<BR/><BR/>Hopefully you'll read this; you didn't give a way to contact you directly.<BR/><BR/>I certainly try to make in obvious in the blurb if there are children in the picture, but it isn't always possible. And that's just a fact of the list coming out so quickly and so often. There are only so many things we can do when it is something a few of us do for the community to helpLollipop Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-60853026471689410022009-02-27T15:33:00.000-05:002009-02-27T15:33:00.000-05:00Late to this discussion but I did what to follow u...Late to this discussion but I did what to follow up on what a couple of people mentioned. <BR/><BR/>I wish there were more warnings/headers for some of the entries. As someone still trying for my first child, I don't really want to read about someone with children conceived via ART who is upset about accidentally conceiving another. (This has happened more than once.) <BR/><BR/>Many of the blogs Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-27962494537894076102009-02-27T07:37:00.000-05:002009-02-27T07:37:00.000-05:00I know this is over... but just in case...I think ...I know this is over... but just in case...<BR/><BR/>I think the "cliques" are just people who know each other better. Cliques sends an image of spite, I don't think that's it. I think it's just that there's a lot of blogs and stuff does get missed all the time, despite the best intentions. More clickers? Well, it's not the worst idea, but you'd be "hiring" every other week.<BR/><BR/>The Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11877513815828460269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-83898567884851424962009-02-19T22:57:00.000-05:002009-02-19T22:57:00.000-05:00Mel - don't know if anyone will read this comment ...Mel - don't know if anyone will read this comment a day later - the blog just showed up in my feeds for the first time in ages.<BR/><BR/>But I just want to make a point about supposed "cliquiness" - popular bloggers not commenting back, people commenting on "popular" blogs etc. And people feeling left out because of it.<BR/><BR/>I think, as someone who, in the long, long, LONG distant past had a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-62523608050540027832009-02-19T19:05:00.000-05:002009-02-19T19:05:00.000-05:00I've submitted quite a few calls for input on ...I've submitted quite a few calls for input on various projects through the L & F, and it always has brought a few people over to put their 2 cents in.<BR/><BR/>As a clicker, I will say that I can see who has posted something new on my Google Reader when I log on , and I do try to err on the side of sending it in. When new blogs are added to my section- that is a sticky part. If there was MrsSpockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792687516201324640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-42114716206990742932009-02-19T09:15:00.000-05:002009-02-19T09:15:00.000-05:00Remember a second ago when I said that I was done?...Remember a second ago when I said that I was done? I lied.<BR/><BR/>One thing I forgot, from the other side, is that as a blogger, I've been quite surprised when my own news did not appear in LFCA (and as a result I submit my own news now). Not only that the clicker for my section didn't submit it, but that none of the readers/commenters did either. There have been LFCA-worthy events (such as IVFBaby Smiling In Back Seathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483533946303787478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-86925458380978437452009-02-19T09:01:00.001-05:002009-02-19T09:01:00.001-05:00It goes without saying that you and everything you...It goes without saying that you and everything you do for the community are amazing, Mel.<BR/><BR/>The cliques comment is interesting. As a clicker, I have all of the blogs on my section of the blogroll on my Reader and submit their news religiously -- everyone. I also submit news about other bloggers that I happen to read. Do other clickers submit more for some people than others? I suppose it&#Baby Smiling In Back Seathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483533946303787478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-34635083279748959092009-02-19T09:01:00.000-05:002009-02-19T09:01:00.000-05:00I think this site works pretty darn well. It's th...I think this site works pretty darn well. It's the only centralized "blogosphere" support group that I've really found for any kind of topic out there, so some people must be doing something right, eh?<BR/><BR/>The only suggestion I'd have would be to make use of an already built system like kirtsy or digg, and maybe tag appropriate things with LFCA or somesuch. Then folks could go to new/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-6197749030228671932009-02-19T03:13:00.000-05:002009-02-19T03:13:00.000-05:00I think it works very well and am thankful for the...I think it works very well and am thankful for the work that goes into it. I know as a clicker sometimes I'm not sure if I should send something in (I usually do) or if it's just day to day frustrations. I also know that there have been times where I have went to someones blog that is posted on LFCA and not commented mostly because I have no idea what to say. I do try though to at least leave an battynursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240029154165501340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-71457156418285129622009-02-18T23:47:00.000-05:002009-02-18T23:47:00.000-05:00I think LFCA works, especially since you put up th...I think LFCA works, especially since you put up the button to post news yourself. It's so easy! 1700 blogs is a heck of a lot of blogs, and I know I probably only have 2% of those on my blog roll. I probably wouldn't have half the readers I do if it wasn't for LFCA and all the other great community building efforts you do, Mel. Thanks.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07668069274859889749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-14863351282880444072009-02-18T23:22:00.000-05:002009-02-18T23:22:00.000-05:00haven't read the other comments but I think you ad...haven't read the other comments but I think you address the issue perfectly. the site works especially well for the reasons you state. <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry the commenter isn't feeling supported. yet there is no guarantee that anyone will get traffic from LFCA, nor is that your responsibility. the best way to be supported in this community is to (a) support others when they need it (ie, be a lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455301696832647867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-75915135936293277732009-02-18T22:13:00.000-05:002009-02-18T22:13:00.000-05:00I think this is an incredible site and you do an a...I think this is an incredible site and you do an amazing job.<BR/>Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-10406332542687783172009-02-18T22:09:00.000-05:002009-02-18T22:09:00.000-05:00I read the LFCA daily and have made many blogging ...I read the LFCA daily and have made many blogging friends through this site. I post information about the blogs I read (and my bloggy friends) when I can. I don't feel this is cliquish because really, I can only give information on my blogging circle.<BR/><BR/>I also regularly try to click on as many blogs listed on LFCA as I can, but I do have to admit that I can't always comment.<BR/><BR/>This Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471803757485977959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-64817659018371064982009-02-18T21:53:00.000-05:002009-02-18T21:53:00.000-05:00I wanted to apologize because I added the badge to...I wanted to apologize because I added the badge to my sidebar and I clicked it by mistake, so I don't really have any news, but I just wanted to let you know I love this site and think you are doing an amazing job!!!!HaleyMarieOlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16420846542016394395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-72323340177911339872009-02-18T21:02:00.000-05:002009-02-18T21:02:00.000-05:00Anon, I understand what you mean, and I think I ca...Anon, I understand what you mean, and I think I can even explain a little: Maybe. I'll give it a shot, anyway:<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, I just don't have time to comment.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, I don't have the hands free to comment.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes it feels like all I'm doing is saying 'me too!'<BR/><BR/>And, honestly, most of the time I'm just overwhelmed with stuff here at home. There are so Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-81143472909999890632009-02-18T20:47:00.000-05:002009-02-18T20:47:00.000-05:00HA! I think I've been reading LFCA for months and ...HA! I think I've been reading LFCA for months and didn't even know what a 'clicker' was until this subject came up. I've always submitted news myself. Wow. <BR/><BR/>I love reading here, getting a general update about happenings...and I've found new blogs here as well. I love it. It works IMHO.'Murgdan'https://www.blogger.com/profile/00740095971968567222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-18791003507631136912009-02-18T20:33:00.000-05:002009-02-18T20:33:00.000-05:00I agree with so many commenters have said Mel--LFC...I agree with so many commenters have said Mel--LFCA is a wonderful thing/resource/fountain of info!<BR/><BR/>I check it every day religiously and think it does a fantastic job of bringing this very large community 'together'--consider it a "town hall" of IF sorts. <BR/><BR/>The fact that you dedicate yourself to this site, your own writing career, and your family speaks volumes about your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-29801675310130575202009-02-18T20:01:00.000-05:002009-02-18T20:01:00.000-05:00I really don't think any of this has to do wit...I really don't think any of this has to do with you specifically, and I don't think the LFCA is at fault, either. <BR/><BR/>I must admit that there have been times when my own news was posted, either by myself or someone else, and I still didn't receive much support at all. I am sure that a ton of people READ the LFCA, but not nearly as many people actually comment. At least not on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-91502631820596900152009-02-18T19:51:00.000-05:002009-02-18T19:51:00.000-05:00First, I think you are an organization goddess, an...First, I think you are an organization goddess, and I bow to you (if you could see my desk right now, you'd be horrified!).<BR/><BR/>Second, I think the site is amazing, and you do a fantastic job. I regularly check in, and use it much as you suggested--to see what's going on in our world, and to offer support to people who catch my eye.<BR/><BR/>Third, I must confess ignorance. I (dumbly) Queenie. . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/00666609807461763029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-77467803360852386332009-02-18T19:24:00.000-05:002009-02-18T19:24:00.000-05:00I really like the button idea... and it will make ...I really like the button idea... and it will make me more inclined to leave news, as one of those terrible lurkers who reads all and almost never comments. Most of the time its not because I am trainwrecking but because I just dont feel comfortable telling someone I dont know a thing about... anything. <BR/><BR/>I read the LFCA every day, dont have a blog, and have gotten so much support just Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925391833331408800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-52586277989542343922009-02-18T19:03:00.000-05:002009-02-18T19:03:00.000-05:00I love this site. It is great to see the new blogs...I love this site. It is great to see the new blogs, and I like catching up with everyone on the overview. I have never been "noticed" by clicker people - but I understand there are tons of blogs out there. I am sure I have more traffic on mine because of this site, and I'm really happy to post my big news myself. <BR/><BR/>It is hard for some people to be that outgoing and submit news, so I thinkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-20989227899806719172009-02-18T18:49:00.000-05:002009-02-18T18:49:00.000-05:00I certainly think that LFCA works.I think you do a...I certainly think that LFCA works.<BR/>I think you do an amzing job running this site all for the love of it, all for us, your fellow IFers !<BR/><BR/>Thank you to you and the clickers.ColourYourWorldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869194928164916281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-4363816644100827632009-02-18T18:37:00.001-05:002009-02-18T18:37:00.001-05:00I love LFCA. LOVE it. And I can't believe it has...I love LFCA. LOVE it. And I can't believe it has been 2 years!Life in Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191548142552797374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-79179140589391437212009-02-18T18:37:00.000-05:002009-02-18T18:37:00.000-05:00I love this site. It is great to see the new blogs...I love this site. It is great to see the new blogs, and I like catching up with everyone on the overview. I have never been "noticed" by clicker people - but I understand there are tons of blogs out there. I am sure I have more traffic on mine because of this site, and I'm really happy to post my big news myself. <BR/><BR/>It is hard for some people to be that outgoing and submit news, so I thinkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372617656796373653.post-65993864715703174152009-02-18T18:14:00.000-05:002009-02-18T18:14:00.000-05:00I have found many new blogs through this site! I ...I have found many new blogs through this site! I think you do a great job putting out the information! It's impossible to please everyone anyway!Soralishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134991337688208295noreply@blogger.com