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37 Comments on You FINALLY Got a FEATURE--Now USE it! by Feng Shui Long Island & New York
This is good stuff. I don't really blog to get featured, but even then, there are some things here that I can see woudl be prudent, even without being featured.
Thanks.
Hi Cynthia, I'm still getting back to some of those on the feature....they're going to be thinking "Who IS this"? : )
Kris, I wonder how many wonderful people I'm missing...then I wonder how long I can stay on this site each night!
Marzena, It's so nice when someone you don't know 'stops in to say hello.' I try to return the favor.
Mike, I think many of us have a difficult time....I always hope our friends will understand.
Sharon, It IS a lot of work and time consuming....but can be SO worth it :)
Sally, They sure are--I don't know how they choose them, how can they READ all the posts??
Joni, I am still getting back to the last feature! But thank you for the flag my friend.
Hannah, Thank you so much for stopping by. Now I'm having trouble getting back to my own posts (not a good sign)
Jim, The first time I got featured I had no idea what it was. I saw a little gold star and couldn't figure out what was going on :) Ah, the old days of AR!
Teri, Wow, that's terrific...your first post? I didn't know what they were when I first got them or what to do with them. Now they're so rare, they're a wonderful opportunity!
Craig, It is impossible to keep up with everyone. I do the best I can and have more time some nights then others. But I too think it's nice to try and stop by and say 'hello' back to those newcomers (to you, anyway!)
Sheldon, I stare at that gorgeous baby you have there...and wonder that you are online at ALL these days! I hope all is well and wish you and your family Many Blessings!!
Paula, I am still getting back and will continue to until I get through everyone. It's difficult and I tried to stay up but my comments weren't even making sense :)
Christine, It can...and IS. I am still working on it...but it will get done. I too don't know how Sheldon is posting these days :)
Gary, It's almost impossible....daunting is a kind word. But I'm trying and will soon (?) get back to everyone.
Kate, I remember...and sometimes I miss them! But I have to think it's wonderful that us "old timers" are still around (that's what I FEEL like, anyway :)
Sheldon, Get OFF the computer, that's an order. We all love you and will wait until the kids are grown!!
Terkel, I think with the amount of people, none of us expect to get featured...and every once in a while out of the blue it just comes along.
Carole - what a wonderful post and thank you for commenting on my blog! I really appreciate your time and contribution. That's so nice to know and benefit from being around people whom you would probably never meet in person. That's definitely Feng-Shui:)
Carole - as Sally says hard to come by and usually very deserving congrats. It is always nice when we connect with someone new. It does not matter if we gain a new friend, a new perspective on a given topic, or learn something --- It pays to reciprocate
Congratulations on the feature, Carole. You may not have received it for your Feng Shui, but your posts definitely deserve many gold stars.
It is hard to keep up with everyone we like to read, and it's hard to comment on everyone's post sometimes, but I know people understand, because they probably go through the same thing.
Svetlana, It was my pleasure. With all these get-togethers Activerain has, you just never know who you might meet :)
Kathy, Most of us never have enough time here to welcome newcomers, a feature is something they will often respond to...and a good time to "meet."
Sylvie, It is impossible to keep up...and I keep subscribing! We can only do the best we can and hope our friends understand.
Hi Carole...You know that you are a featured blogger for many of us time after time.
Kate
Carole ~ Your post is a wonderful reminder about reciprocating comments on other's posts. You are one of the most faithful and loyal commenters, by the way! I don't know how you find the time to be so on top of it. I LOVE those graphics in your post, by the way! Have a wonderful weekend.
Well, I haven't had my FIRST feature yet, but will certainly take your advice! I also respond,( because I read it was good manners, when I first came into the Rain), and now, I wouldn't think of NOT responding. I understand that someone is up early, or late, perusing the Rain, and found my post interesting enough to stop and comment. I reciprocate! Sometimes reading 3 or more posts to find one I want to comment on, I get to know the person better too! P.S. I am taking my introductory FS class on Monday...WooHoo!
Carol - Being feature gives you the opportunity to discover other members, but you can keep the networking going by visiting their work and leaving a comment. Good reminder
Carole - I always TRY to respond to each and every person that comments on my blog. Sometimes that just doesn't happen on schedule, so I have to go back. As for the features ... they are wonderful tools for us to be able to 'meet' others that we may have missed. With over 140,000 members it's not possible to read each and every single post. So we do our best ... read a lot ... and revel in the knowledge that we belong to a wonderfully diverse family!
Carol I make an effort to reciprocate on all my comments. Sometimes it can be a lot of work when you have over 100 but I give it my best shot!
Carole, You do a great job getting back to those who have commented on your blogs. It is time consuming but IMHO as important as returning phone calls and emails.
Carole- Great points on how to use a featured post to expand your network.
Hi Kate, Thank you my friend. That's one nice compliment and I appreciate it.
Maureen, I am often not "on top" of things, I think we all just do the best we can. But I have "met" new people from that feature and how nice that is!
Cheryl, What WONDERFUL news, you are going to LOVE it!! I am really excited to hear that, please post to tell us about it!
Jennifer, It takes me a while but I do get to it. Time challanged like everyone else these days (which is a GOOD sign :)
Carol, I know it is impossible to keep up. I just do my best and there are some nights I'm not able to visit here at all. But that means we're working or out playing and each of those is necessary.
Bill, I don't know how YOU do it! Get get a lot of very well deserved features and I can't even imagine the time that takes!
Margaret, It is important....I try and do as much as I can on here but like many of you, work has picked up which is good so I just do the best I can.
HI Kim, Thank you for stopping by. I haven't seen you much lately (then again my hours on here have been a bit crazy :) I hope all is well!
You are truly amazing at commenting and posting. I have not really figured out the featured article thing-so many blogs are so excellent and never get attention and many writers seem to always be featured..but I learn and comment and when time allows. Your graphics are priceless as is your friendship.
Well...we've come a long way baby! My features are really hit and miss. My best was 2 features in one day. Now that was wild!
I now have over 1,000 ActiveRainers in my Excel database. They are the people with whom I visit as regularly as possible, but there is nothing regular about it. Right now it takes about three weeks for me to visit someone after s/he leaves a comment in my blog.
Cathy, Those features come when you least expect them, believe me :) I remember the one on Mt. Misery Road got a Localism Feature and wondering HOW :)
Lizette, That must have been a nightmare just trying to keep up with the comments. Mine came on Easter Eve and I've STILL have about 5 more people to get back to :)
Russel, It gets impossible if you have that many people. I have almost 250 that I am subscribed to and although I've given it my "best shot" I'm often bleary eyed on here. We can only do what we can do.
See? The last time I was over here camping out in your blog was April 20. So it took me three weeks to get back. After I was over here on April 20, you visited me on April 24.
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