Okay, that's not a good title, but it's the most recent comment on my blog. Speaking of comments, did you know that 74% of all bloggers go into deep depression when no one comments on their posts? 33% of these 74% actually drink alcohol or indulge in other addictive behaviors. 17% of the 33% of the 74% have been caught on tape ransacking video stores, ranting about how "nobody cares" and other such nonsense. The other 26% realize that people are reading, but understand that posting a comment can sometimes seem like a daunting task.
Speaking of blogs, one of my fellow Compassion Bloggers, Anne Jackson, posted a cool update on some of the cool things that have happened as a result of our trip to Uganda last February -- over 500 children have been sponsored as a result of that trip!
That's so cool. I sat down with an old friend last night, which was really cool, because it involved reconciliation over a damaged relationship six years ago. One of my former managing editors left on less than good terms way back then, and it was cool to re-affirm our forgiveness towards one another. That kinda stuff is always rad. Anyway, during this discussion I shared a little bit our trip to Uganda and about my wholesale support and belief in the effectiveness of the work Compassion International does. It's so awesome to know that people are making a difference in other's lives - in practical and meaningful ways.
Posted by Doug Van Pelt at August 13, 2008 09:28 AMComment depression is real. And vain. And I hate that about myself.
I think some bloggers just do a good job engaging commentors thereby creating a community. Or they write posts that invite comments more than others.
I deleted my old blog that was all wrapped up in my self esteem and started a new one that I made a pact with myself that I wouldn't care who read and it's been a lot better this time around.
But that is great news about the compassion stuff. I am one who jumped in because of Anne and your posts so be encouraged.
Posted by: Jason_73 at August 13, 2008 10:28 AM
I hear that Brownies always help with the Depression on blogging and ice cream on them won't hurt either..=)
Posted by: tornado at August 14, 2008 05:10 PM