The Music Banter Members' Journals Monthly Update Thread

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Thanks, but as I said I've taken my main journal out of the running. Appreciate it though...

As for comments, I know: it's frustrating isn't it? But you can't make people comment. I've sections in my journals where I would have thought people would be all over it, discussing, debating, arguing, but no. Sometimes (most times) people just want to read and perhaps make silent comments to themselves but not write them down. If I knew how to get comments I'd tell you but it's just one of those things.

Still, your viewcount is pretty solid so people are reading certainly.

I know right. I figured I'd get more comments for my little stories than I did, if only just a "WTF?!" or two.

[Trollheart]

Commenting is such an inexact science. More often than not, it'll be people you know, but even then people seem reluctant to post comments even if they enjoy a journal. I'm guilty of this too: I read Unknown Soldier's journal but hardly ever comment, whereas he comments quite a lot in mine. The only way to look at it is that people will comment if they want to, and if you're lucky that comment may inspire another, and get a debate or at least conversation going.

Other than that, just watch your viewcount rise: it's the best indicator of whether or not people are reading.

Hmm. Maybe if I offered free beer? Or drugs? But then, I'd have to pay for that. Damn! Another fine plan crashes down in flames!