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Pam Johnson-Bennett
- 9 posts
September 20, 2011 7:43:57 AM PDT

Hi everyone. May I jump in with a reminder to please leave meaningful comments and not just stating that you're stopping by from VB? We all work hard on our blogs and although comments are very much appreciated, those "drive by" responses make me wonder whether you even read any of the blog? I made the decision to delete comments that are just put there to be a link back to your site.

As I've participated in events, most especially the wonderful Members to Remember, I have enjoyed reading blogs that I might not have discovered otherwise. By taking the time to read the blogs and learn more about the person behind the blog I feel as if I have gained new friends. That won't happen if you just land on a page long enough to say you were there.

VoiceBoks is such a wonderful opportunity for us to grow our blogs, be in a supportive on-line community and make new friends.
Lu Henley
- 16 posts
March 15, 2012 9:02:49 PM PDT

And I totally agree with every word you said!
Pam Johnson-Bennett
- 9 posts
March 16, 2012 11:48:07 AM PDT

Thank you.
Sarah Oneal
- 59 posts
April 21, 2012 6:28:46 PM PDT

Love this! This is what turned me off to some other blog communities I was in. All the comments were "I came from such and such, I please come to my site and follow me back" "Here from such and such! Check out my site" Really not personal and caused me to really just not want to see the sites. Well said Pam. :) I love vB, everyone here is REAL.
Pamela Henderson
- 6 posts
April 21, 2012 6:59:26 PM PDT

This is exactly how I feel, I always leave meaningful comments, because I want that same in return. Well said.
Pam Johnson-Bennett
- 9 posts
April 22, 2012 6:26:52 PM PDT

Thank you Sarah and Pamela. I'm glad I'm not the only one who has felt this way.
Cheryl
- 21 posts
May 1, 2012 6:48:53 PM PDT

I couldn't agree more! Thanks for putting it out there Pam!
Melina Druga
- 74 posts
July 11, 2012 3:53:27 PM PDT

I've actually encounter this on Facebook and Twitter very often. People will follow you and then if you don't return the favor, they unfollow. It's all about numbers for some people.
Diane Reiter
- 24 posts
July 26, 2012 8:04:04 AM PDT

Melina Druga said:
I've actually encounter this on Facebook and Twitter very often. People will follow you and then if you don't return the favor, they unfollow. It's all about numbers for some people.

And hate to say it, but I purposely don't follow most people who blatantly ask for followers!