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Permalink Reply by Nicole on July 16, 2008 at 5:42pm

I do both - depending on whether it's something that other people would also want to know and if it's for someone that I know comes back. When I'm not overwhelmed, I post a response to everyone who commented and I link back to their blog... they're bound to pop back over when they see the click-thru. I may just pop over to their blog and comment on something then say "btw - I answered your question on (linked) post on my blog"

If I comment on someone's blog and I genuinely am curious as to a response then I flag it in my Google Reader then go back later and see if the author replied.

But honestly, I hate it when I ask a question on someone's blog then they comment on mine without referencing their blog or the reason for their reply. People reading my comments are like "Where did THAT come from?"

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Permalink Reply by forgetfulone on July 16, 2008 at 5:49pm

I usually don't respond within my own comments section unless it's something I think someone else who hasn't commented will want to know because most people don't go back and revisit a blog post they've already read just to see if their question was answered. Does that make sense?

If someone asks a question, and it's a "real" question, I usually go to their blog and respond on one of their posts right away. I rarely, if ever, email a blogger unless they ask me to. Email is a little more personal.

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Permalink Reply by Anissa Mayhew on July 16, 2008 at 5:50pm

I always return comments via email, because I would hate for a commenter to miss that I did respond.

To me it seems more personal and I have built up a few neat friendships with "lurkers" based on one email to them in return.

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Permalink Reply by Dawn on July 16, 2008 at 6:54pm

I do the same thing...I don't know if there is a "rule" on responding to comments...I get both also, so I think it's a personal thing...although it seems I see more response on comments when I'm browsing.

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Permalink Reply by Dawn on July 16, 2008 at 7:07pm

I respond in my comment section. Most blogs have a feature where people can subscribe to comments so they'll know when you've responded.

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Permalink Reply by Deb on July 16, 2008 at 7:22pm

I try to respond within the comments section - or by e-mail if it's something personal or too involved. I don't respond to as many of them as I wish I could though - I need to get better about doing that.

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Permalink Reply by Sheila on July 16, 2008 at 7:24pm

It really depends on their comment. I might respond on my post if they misunderstood something. If someone wants information or I feel I need to give them a personal response, I try to email them. Otherwise I comment on one of their posts.

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Permalink Reply by Helene on July 16, 2008 at 8:03pm

I never thought to e-mail any of my readers to answer or comment back to them..that's a great idea! Thanks for all the great responses!

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Permalink Reply by Mind of a Mom on July 16, 2008 at 8:28pm

I always check my comments and always answer back. I think it lets those that stop by know you care about their thoughts also. And sometimes those comments back and forth are so funny that is make for a great behind the scenes blog

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Permalink Reply by Dawn on July 16, 2008 at 11:50pm

No, if I know them or they asked a questions I try to email them.

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Permalink Reply by Jen on July 17, 2008 at 12:13am

I will reply in my comments to someone. I also try and respond to them via email if I can. I also try and visit their blogs as well to leave comments....I know how excited *I* get to get any comments so I like to return the favor. =)

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Permalink Reply by Maria on July 17, 2008 at 8:08am

Actually for me, I do both. I address it in my comment section because I feel if others add, sometimes it could be the beginning of a whole other conversation. Also, I wouldn't want a new visitor to think that I will not respond to their comments. I leave a little note, then head over to their blog. If we are doing the same meme and they comment on mine I respond to their comment on mine, adding that I am coming over to see their's.

As for checking on comments left. If I leave a comment I usually do check back to see if they answered based on what we are discussing. If it is a simple, "I agree with you" comment I pretty much leave it at that. It is all based on what we are discussing.

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