Dammit!
Apparently, last Friday was ‘National Delurker Day‘. [As clearly stated via the date – on the logo below.]
And, sadly. I missed it.
Just like I missed it last year. This is becoming quite an awful trend.
But, since I’ve NEVER been ‘On Time’ for anything in my life, why should this event be any different.
Right?
So…..
What does Delurking mean? Well, basically, it means that I am inviting everyone – to open up on the comments of this blog post and let me know you’re out there!
[Whether you comment regularly – or whether you have never left a comment!]
Delurking was designed to draw out the people who haven’t commented. Over the last five years, I have always enjoyed delurking because I usually *meet* new bloggers and/or new readers that I wouldn’t have otherwise discovered. Sometimes, a comment from a long time reader or a newly discovered lurker literally makes my day. And not just for obvious reasons.
For me personally, getting a comment is more along the lines of validation that I wrote something other people deemed worthy of reading. I absolutely LOVE it when a fellow blogger, or reader, can identify or connect with my words. That gives me a feeling I don’t even know how to describe.
Anyway, I am curious to find out what the outcome would be, if I asked ALL OF YOU to post WHATEVER YOU WANTED in these comments.
What say you?
C’mon – Make My Day!
Leave A Comment?
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UPDATE:
* Oh, and if anyone is interested, I’ve been writing a lot over HERE lately.
Hi, my name is Nicky and I’ve been a lurking around you for quite a while now. Oh, wait, I mean around YOUR BLOG! Really. There’s no need for a restraining order. Seriously. I really can’t have another one against me otherwise I’ll never be able to leave my house! 🙂
Seriously, I love this idea! I had seen it on another blog as well, and was sorry I missed it!
Be careful what you ask for.
I’m still down here stalking you (albeit half a country away). That kinda reminds me of the old Sting song:
Every breath you take, Every move you make, Every bond you break, Every step you take, I’ll be watching you.
Every single day, Every word you say, Every game you play, Every night you stay, I’ll be watching you.
Happy belated Flashing, I mean, Delurking Day. I know you’ll get lots of interesting comments…
Far from being a lurker here. I will take this opportunity to give you props and cheers and cheers and props for being in ‘non-lurk’ mode at that small corner of the blog world I dare to call my own. Thanks Meleah for the time dedicated to read it and for posting your comments too! 🙂
Fine. I’ll delurk.
You really should get that mole checked.
It’s funny, because I’ve never understood why someone would lurk. I mean all the blogs I read, I comment on because I’m interested not only in reading what they share, but also contributing to the whole. Comments are the BEST part of blogging (giving and receiving).
Thank you dear friend, for being here and offering all the wonderful creative posts you share. It’s a joy to comment on your posts! And thank YOU, for commenting on mine.
X ya, girl!
I’ve already been delurked, but the doctor says I’m recovering just fine…
Well I’m certainly no lurker, but I do love the idea. I’d love to know who’s reading my blog without leaving comments!
I don’t lurk very often.. don’t seem to get the time! But when I do get the time I do try to comment even if it’s a bit dull..
Don’t understand why but my time online seems to have decreased somewhat, I’m sure the hours are going faster than they used to
Nicky!!!
Ahahahahhahahah!
xoxooxox
Ahahahahah! Oh Agg!
I love that song.
It always reminds me of a scene from the Soap Opera – All My Children.
One of the characters was being held hostage by a stalker and they kept
playing that song over and over again.
Thanks for the comment my friend!
I do my very best to leave comments to let people know I’ve been there, and
I’ve read their blog. Thanks for sticking around MY blog all these years.
You’ve been a good friend, Rog.
You’re right.
*schedules drs appointment.*
I love you back, Ron!
I think sometimes people are intimidated to leave comments.
I know I’ve been too shy, or too nervous to leave comments on certain blogs
in the past.
Hey BobG!
I hope your shoulder is recovering nicely.
Hey Nik,
Then you should *totally* write a delurk post!
Who cares if it’s late!
🙂
Hi Lady,
Yes, time really DOES seem to be flying by so fast.
There are days when I’m like – is it really 10pm ALREADY?
It reminds me from that Stephen King movie “Cats Eye” When the guy keeps smoking and the 12 step smoking clinic torments his family because of it.
The hardest thing is to leave your first comment. Now I’m a comment whore.
Oh Snap!
Madge, that’s SOOOOOOO true!!
Yes, I agree. It is sometimes hard to leave that ‘first comment.’
Now, I’m a comment whore too! HA!
I *love* comments whores! Especially since I’m one of them too!
I’m a multi-tasker, I lurk and comment all at the same time!
That’s because you rule!
If you’ve never seen it, you should netflix it. there’s 3 or 4 different stories that all focus around the same stray cat.
If you’ve never seen it, you should netflix it. there’s 3 or 4 different stories that all focus around the same stray cat.
Do we know if it’s always January 14th. I’m going to put it on the calendar now so I remember next year. I’ll remind everyone a few days ahead of time.
Do we know if it’s always January 14th. I’m going to put it on the calendar now so I remember next year. I’ll remind everyone a few days ahead of time.
Okay, I will definitely check it out!
Yes, I think it is always 01/14. And please REMIND me next year!
🙂
I’m not a lurker, but I’ll say hello anyway!
Hi sunshine! *waves*
I am here almost all the time, so I can’t be a lurker. Besides, we’re almost sort of related, relatively speaking.
Yes we ARE! My sister!
xoxoxo
Since I’ve only been ‘blogging’ for less than a year, I never heard of “Delurking Day” until a few days ago. But I’ll admit it. I lurk. I try to comment on all of my followers’ blogs when time (and intelligence) permits, and on those blogs that I follow. And then, of course, one has to set aside some writing time (and intelligence) for one’s next post. It isn’t easy, ya know! So please know that I’m not ignoring you, for I am watching you …. mwuahahahaha
😉
Since I’ve only been ‘blogging’ for less than a year, I never heard of “Delurking Day” until a few days ago. But I’ll admit it. I lurk. I try to comment on all of my followers’ blogs when time (and intelligence) permits, and on those blogs that I follow. And then, of course, one has to set aside some writing time (and intelligence) for one’s next post. It isn’t easy, ya know! So please know that I’m not ignoring you, for I am watching you …. mwuahahahaha
😉
I really don’t understand how someone could lurk here. I haven’t been coming around long but think I have commented on every post since I arrived. You write posts that compel, if nothing more (but there should always be more), a huge LOL. Glad I found this joint. Lemon Drops for Everyone!
I really don’t understand how someone could lurk here. I haven’t been coming around long but think I have commented on every post since I arrived. You write posts that compel, if nothing more (but there should always be more), a huge LOL. Glad I found this joint. Lemon Drops for Everyone!
I missed Delurking Day because I’ve been major sicko, but it wouldn’t matter anyway. I try to comment on every blog I visit. I can’t always do it, but most of the time, I can, even if it’s just to say hey, I read your stuff.
We can post anything we want here? How about if I just post the same thing I posted in the comments on the last blog I visited…
“You’re being a little judgmental, don’t you think? Running nude through town square might be FUN!”
(It’s really not nearly as bad as you think…)
so many lurkers, so little time!
p.s. I cant see how anyone would lurk on your blog and NOT comment!
Invisibility huh?
Back to my lurking now….
Shhhh. I’m lurking……. Oh, sorry. Should I comment then? OK.
I’ve never heard of delurking day.
Yeah, I did not get anyone that stopped lurking on my blog but updating it has been rough with all the trouble I’ve been going though and all. It is a great way to meet new bloggers.
Well, Meleah, you know who I am … the blogger who learned to answer comments by reading your blog, and who really appreciates your comments on mine. The Pareto Principle says that 80% of the blog commenting comes from 20% of the readers. It’s a law of nature …
i’m not a lurker, just saying hey. oh and have fun shoveling the snow today. i. hate. it.
I don’t think I count as a lurker, probably more like a regular old stalker. Fortunately, I am too lazy to actually get off my butt to actually stalk anyone.
Damn, I can’t believe I missed Delurking Day! (Which sounds horribly dirty, by the way.) I would sure love to know who that one person is who keeps my visitor stats from being 0. Oh wait, that’s me. Never mind.
Oh I know how that goes! Blogging can be full-time job!
Yay! Rachele! I have very MUCH enjoyed meeting, and reading your blogs too!
Plus, we have a lot fun on Facebook!
🙂