The Lament of the Chronic Commenter

Congrats on the gold star! Sounds like you have a lot to post... maybe you could post several small ones instead of everything in one? I prefer to read the ones that are small and to the point, my attention span is not very big. Just ask my husband, I can never get through a whole movie.This post obviously turned out great!

Hi Amy - Looks like you've filled up the 'big white box' quite well this time! Comments do sometimes turn into posts of their own. When you feel that happening, just add a link back to the original author. They'll appreciate it, and you will have added another level to the conversation.

I comment a lot more than I blog, but seem to get ideas for writing every day...usually I'm driving or running from one meeting to the next client...I have slips of papers everywhere in my world, intending to write about...I honestly don't know where some of these folks get all that time. I think I'm just a slowpoke...I've had good sales this year, THANKS TO ACTIVE RAIN! If I didn't have to keep those gears moving, I'd just love to write! The wheels in my jind never seem to slow down. This is a wonderful post, from your heart...it always begins there! Merry Christmas!

I'm trying to finish my AR time and go to bed, but then I read one more post and here I am! I relate to your chronic commenting.  And, I have a hard time finding something to say that the rest of the world is going to be interested by.

Perhaps my tool will help you (just for getting content, I'm still working in interest :) ). What are 3 or 2, or even 1 single most interesting thing in your world right now? For me, real estate, living green, and Vancouver, Wa are my big interests. So, I write a post about each topic each week.  And, when I make comments, long like this, that is always a strong hint that I found something to blog about!

Good luck!

Amy, Congratulations on your gold star!!  I think you have found your voice.  Good job!

Funny story, Amy (unless it's true)...  Seriously though, blogging shouldn't be so hard.  You're not writing a novel, you're writing a passing thought.  A lot of people blog for SEO and try to target their posts for keywords - that's ridiculous.  The purpose of blogging is to comment on what's going on in your life and this will shed light on your personality.

Cute post. The world needs comments and commenters just like music needs to be heard a song needs to be sung to be enjoyed. Merry Christmas.

Amy- What a great post and most deserving of a 'Gold Star". Just keep plugging along. It truly gets easier the more you do. A lot like riding a bike. Keeping your balance in the beginning is tough but after a bit you are on yur way with the wind in your face and the world waiting to be explored.

Amy:  First of all, congratulations on the feature.  Way to go!  As for coming up with ideas, reading others posts will give me inspiration.  (And yes...go for it with the Thank You post.  You can borrow any idea from me.  I love to share.)  And life gives me inspiration.  If you're a Seinfeld fan, you will remember the episode where Jerry and George are coming up ideas for their show.  Even the most mundane things in their lives were material.  I'd love to do a post on the "Refrigerator Beauty Pageant" my husband and I have going with all the photo Christmas cards, but may be a bit too hardcore for all our friends to hear that there is one clear cut winner.  Hmmm...maybe a Members Only post?

My name is Amy, and I'm a chronic commenter. 

Hi Amy,

Classic title!  :)  However, there's nothing wrong with being a commenter.  It shows you're interested in other people.

Everyone has their own strengths.  Jason Crouch once commented on my comments.  That recognition from Jason is one of the things that encouraged me to finally join ActiveRain.

Amy, this is a great blog post! Congrats on your gold star....it is pretty thrilling, isn't it!!

Now that you have calmed down and quit doing the "featured victory dance" around your office,

it is time to talk blog topics.  They are everywhere....that is one of the signs that you are

truly addicted to this forum. When almost everything is fodder for your blog post.  I love to read

others blogs and comment, too.  There is just so much interesting stuff out here....

Amy, what a great writer you are. Now your first post and a feature. When I teach on blogging I always tell them to read, read, read and comment, comment, comment, find your voice, your comfort level and then post. You did good.

Ha ! ... I found this post over 2 weeks later !

... I LOVE IT

Belated congrats on a very entertaining post, brilliantly written, and well worthy of a Feature !

... you now just added a new blog suscriber too :o)

Cheers !

Sheldon