Programming note
I've turned off word verification in Blogger comments because I miss you guys leaving humorous feedback. Writing is part of the enjoyment of blogging, but reading what folks like you have to say is a huge part, too. Traffic levels and feed subscriptions are steadily climbing, so I know you're all reading, but you're not saying anything! Which breaks this poor comment-whore's heart. So pardon me as I indulge in a blogging sin*: Don't be strangers... say something, damnit!
Oh, and P.S.: on older posts, just because it says "0 non-blogger comments" doesn't mean there aren't any. Haloscan's wonky counter resets after 200 comments. And I have a back catalog of, oh, about 1500. So, yeah. Read 'em. Why? Because the people who comment on this blog are, nine times out of ten, incredibly insightful. And fucking hilarious.
Ed.: Actually, contrary to the opinion of some, I'm not begging for attention. In fact, quite a few people stream through here on a daily basis, and I am very curious about you all. I'd like to get to know my audience a little better, and the most expedient way to do this is by reading the comments that each of you leaves. The more you say, the more I understand you. It's as simple as that.
Ed. 2: Fuck it. Verification's back on. Spammers act fast, and lemme tell you, those fuckers are tenacious! If you don't like Blogger's word verification step, use the non-blogger comments instead.
posted by Avatar at 11:22 AM
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40 Comments:
I never know what to say.
Like yesterday, what the fuck am I going so say, "Hey, that guy sure has one fine cock."
That would be so gay. ;)
10/27/05 11:49 AM
And I'm not gay.
... not that there's anything wrong with that.
10/27/05 11:50 AM
When I am ready to comment, it's already been said 5 times over.....
I enjoy Wednesdays however, best enjoyed without chitter chatter.
10/27/05 11:53 AM
I've been a long time lurker here but haven't commented much because I see that there is already a line up of regular commentators who can word my thoughts better.
Out of the 90+ feeds I subscribe to on Blogline, your blog is one of my favorites. Thanks.
10/27/05 12:45 PM
I feel your pain. I even went so far as to produce a satirical yet pathetic post attempting to guilt my readers into commenting, I was feeling so alone in the universe. I worked, and it didn't. Only the hardcore nicest people fell for it. So, in homage to our loneliness, I am granting you a comment with the understanding that you will open 27 more blogger accounts and comment to mine from every one of them. That'll teach them to be so damn indifferent! hehe
I just have to figure out a motivation other than your painted over cock pics to bring me to your blog. Maybe some painted over pussy?
10/27/05 12:58 PM
I think some people withhold comments out of spite. I have an associate who routinely reads my blog and then talks to me on the phone about what he thinks--I think he's just jealous about his own lack of comments. But does he visit blogs like I do and comment on them?
Also, sometimes I don't comment because the other commenters seem to know each other and I don't know any of them.
Anyway, am I the only one who finds that word verification requires an advanced degree in linguistics? I can never figure out what letters those are--what the hell is that Cyrillic?
10/27/05 1:21 PM
Used Hack: on the contrary; I think it's QUITE heterosexual to be able to compliment another man on his... er, "gifts".
Gravity: Fair enough. And good point: one really has to sit back and enjoy Wednesdays in a manner in which it's best to keep both hands free.
Carl: No, thank YOU! Color me flattered. I feel like I haven't posted anything worthwhile in a bit, but that has everything to do with my current situation. Once my mind is off supporting myself, it can be back on getting some. So, if you guys want good contecnt, you know to wish me luck and send good vibes on the jobfront, right? Right?
Michael: Like I've said before, pussy bores me, probably because I have my own. It's like straight guys and CBW. Besides, there's TONS of sites out there with free pics of hot naked chicks.
10/27/05 1:26 PM
God's child: Don't be timid! We're all one big happy, horny, disfunctional, family here, and EVERYONE is welcome to jump into the fray.
10/27/05 1:28 PM
Avatar, now that you mentioned "jobfront" - I sent you a job listing awhile back, did you receive it? Let me know if you want me to resend it.
10/27/05 1:59 PM
The one with the gov't job? Yeah, I got it. It's just that... well, the listing was from 2004. I didn't know how to bring it up without hurting your feelings-- because I didn't want to; I was touched by your effort to help a stranger, and very grateful that you wnet out of your way to find i for me-- so I left it alone.
Sorry if, by doing so, I hurt your feelings.
10/27/05 2:17 PM
No, you didn't hurt my feelings. Not at all. I work very close to our HR so it was just a matter of doing a quick search. And since I hardly know you, it was a shot in the dark. I do wish you good luck in your job search.
10/27/05 3:57 PM
we so witty, it .. uh... i
humph
some other time. brain broken. need more funny.
10/27/05 4:36 PM
OK, just this once, 'cause I'm not that bright. I need you, Avatar, I don't need no steenkin' comments.
And, I *need* cock bloggin' Wednesday, so i have an idea of what I can look forward to in the afterlife! I don't want no limpy, drippy one, I want the perfectly formed one with the large resevoirs on each side that made *all* the women go 'oooooooooh' and 'ahhhhhhhhh'.
That's it for me. Over and out!
10/27/05 5:21 PM
How does the saying go? Quid Pro Quo? Read my last 5 posts... if you feel there is no need to comment, I'll understand. If you comment, I'll continue to comment here. *smile*
10/27/05 8:41 PM
You think a little word verification is going to keep us commenters away?
We get tons of visitors and readers, but we're not happy unless someone comments on it? Feh.
10/27/05 8:58 PM
Something.
[/dorkery]
10/27/05 9:19 PM
Sal: Hey, at least you tried. Effort is much appreciated.
The seeker: what is this... blackmail? But yeah, I get what you're saying. I do lurk at yours, though... check your traffic logs.
Viviane: What can I say? I'm in a strange, hollow place right now, what with being broke, jobless, and full of despair.
Pebon: I like dorkery. :-)
10/27/05 10:02 PM
Hi Av, I will post also. hehehe I guess I send you more email than I comment on your posts though LOL! sometimes my writing just goes different directions LOL!
PS: Free and clear to post Durex set whenever you want to.... I started my own over 18 blog yesterday and willingly putting it alll out there now.. and lastly - what job market would you prefer to be in? We the Readers can probably network you into the perfect job between all of us out here! Have a good weekend... all for now tired must go to bed......... D.
10/28/05 2:25 AM
You're right, I read your posts every day, the least I can do is leave some feed back seeing as that's the thing I'm trying to get people to do on my blog too:)
I'll try to be good
10/28/05 5:40 AM
You want funny and insightful. Fuck why not just ask for world peace, or even free oil? or free nelson mandela.
10/28/05 6:24 AM
I think your blog is fantastic. I stop by every day to see how things are going. I hope your job situation clears up for you very soon. I have been through a lay off so I know how stressful that can be. I find you to be smart, witty, creative, and sexy. :)
James
10/28/05 8:26 AM
How did I forget Weds?
Oh, I was away.
Ah, flacidity hints at possibilities...
10/28/05 8:26 AM
Fire Goddess and I both check you frequently, she's been dragging her feet about creating her own profile and doesn't really want to misrepresent my views by posting as me.
Hi AVATAR, this is Fire Goddess, if I'm looking and am logged in as JD- I'll just sign as Fire Goddess at the end
We both so enjoy your blog...you're the one who inspired us to venture into the blog world!
10/28/05 2:50 PM
By the way,
I have a shot of JD's member with one of those "Dickorations" to send to you!
Fire Goddess
10/28/05 2:53 PM
Send it! Senditsenditsendit!
10/28/05 3:08 PM
If I ever catch one of those gutless keyboard cowboys who actually does the spamming I'll probably go to jail for what I inflict upon them
10/28/05 8:00 PM
Damn, I just looked at ur cluster map and you should be gettin a zillion comment each day. U can hardly see the countires for the Big red dots. Cool site and I read each day.
10/28/05 8:08 PM
why all the justification? What are u so insecure about, missy?
10/29/05 2:28 AM
Okay, you win. I've been lurking for a while. A long while. And while I do love your blog, and try to visit at least once a day, I suck at leaving comments.
Chalk it up to general timidity.
Though, thinking about it, reading without commenting is a lot like voyeurism. All well and good as long as they know you're doing it, but when they don't, it goes right into Peeping Tom territory.
I'll try to be good, I promise.
10/29/05 4:32 AM
Doug: Yay! I was planning on doing them next week, though I can't decide if it should be the flagship Monday post, or if it should be part of CBW. Thoughts?
Punk Ass: *cracks whip* You'd better! Kidding. And I'll do the same on yours.
Nightmare: What can I say? I've got a dream...
Cajunag: Thanks! Are you a Cajun, an Aggie, or both? That's what your username makes me think of. Many thanks for the good wishes, and same to you.
The Doggrrrrl: It's a fantastic picture, isn't it? The artist is quite talented.
JDHaze and Fire Goddess: I'm so flattered! How are you enjoying doing it bloggystyle so far? ;-)
DJ: You and me both. Those fuckers should be tortured for annoying the shit out of the general paublic.
Scorpy: Welcome! Yeah, like I said, lots of hits, not a lot of feedback. I think my blog's readers like to watch, like Rebekah says. :-)
De.Vile: Not so much justifications, as clearing up misunderstandings which might rub people the wrong way. The last thing I want to do is alienate anyone in particular. Unless they're crazy fundies.
Rebekah: Good point about the voyeurism. I admit, it's a little titillating to think of it that way. And no one is obligated to comment all the time, though I adore the ones who do; like I said, it's more to do with my own curiosity about those who read my stuff regularly, to the point of e-mailing links, adding my blog to StumbleUpon, subscribing to its RSS feed, posting links to forums, adding me to their Yahoo or Google, and so on. It's like, they know so much about me, but I know nothing about them other than what my stats show.
10/29/05 12:15 PM
Those stupid spammers, I hate them! My friend Wallace just set up his blog on Thursday and almost straightaway one of them had attacked! It's a bit mental.
10/29/05 3:48 PM
When I first set up my Blogsite, I got three comments on my first entry--boom--just like that!
Was very excited until I realized they were spammers. Bastards.
I've been reading your blog for awhile but never know what to put in the comments section.
Love the Photos.
Must agree with gravity drop...everytime I go to comment, it's been put in print already and been seconded many times and put to rest.
10/29/05 7:52 PM
are you really ever signed on to AIM? or did your screen name change? just wondering...not stalking, never this gal!
i try to comment if it sounds interesting and not just "listening to myself" comment on someone else's blog.
10/29/05 11:31 PM
Not sure if you're aware that the evil powers within corporate america have banned your blog. I haven't been able to visit while traveling & using my laptop... it's good to know that I can still use my work laptop to check out Christian websites with lots of pictures of aborted fetuses (feti?) and right-wing rants against Bill Clinton.
10/30/05 6:57 AM
Nightmare, I've got some very good news for you.
Anyway as a sensitive commentor, if there's just a couple of comments and the hosty can't be bothered to respond then I kinda think well fuck it.
10/30/05 7:11 PM
Nightmare: To clarify: I wasn't asking for witty and insightful; what I said is that the moajority were. No request there.
Nics: I hate them. HATE. I mean, really? Why? Why annoy billons for a few thousand clicks? Instead of putting in verification, Blogger needs to figure out how to PREVENT comment spam in the first place. Movable Type has Blacklist... what does Blogger have?
Momentarily Distracted: There's no comment standard. Say what you feel. If I don't like it, I will respond to it specifically. If it's beyond the boundaries of good taste, I will delete it.
Beauty Queen Bitch: I haven't been on very often at all, recently. If you want to chat, the best way is to e-mail me.
Cynical Girl: I've been told that by several readers, and it boggles the mind. This isn't an out-and-out, hardcore porn site; why the IT objection to my content?
Anthony: Just so you know, oftentimes and for a variety of different reasons, specific comment queries are answered via e-mail or on that person's blog.
10/30/05 7:56 PM
So comment on the other comment block where non-bloggers go, and don't mess with verification.
I'm glad to see this has gone this long, so in the true spirit of sending pictures to Avatar to make her either aroused, or laughing so hard she forgets she's out of work, I am sashaying upstairs to take a shower, and lather myself up to make a little porn for her. Don't you think we **ALL** should do that, and send her the pictures? I'd like to hear what the true literati here have to say. And then I'll do whatever AV and Pisser decide is "TRUTH", they being artistes, of course!
(flings cape over shoulders and sashays upstairs to shower!)
10/30/05 10:48 PM
Reading, enjoying, keep up the good work.
10/31/05 7:16 PM
As you do do. Don't mind me just making a general observation.
11/1/05 6:50 AM
This actually happened to me once. I was in a girl's bathroom and noticed that she had taped a picture of my face to the head of her hairbrush. I was quite flattered.
OK, that didn't happen. But I really would have been flattered.
11/1/05 11:44 AM
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