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Chris,
Whew! Sure glad I'm wearing a vibrant purple top today. ;-) This sure is timely now that my new role includes delivering presentations on a regular basis - they used to be reserved for podcamps and other unconferences - thanks! I'd add know as much about your audience as you can in advance and keep them in mind when preparing your presentation.

Cheers,
Eden

It amazes me how much time good PR practitioners have to spend defending their work because of how many others in the business have poor judgment.

Thanks so much for featuring Bargainista on your blog. Stay tuned for the redesign coming soon courtesy of a special someone near and dear to your heart.

Another twitter account of mine your reader may enjoy is @Bargainista.

Cheers,
Eden

A crawl on the screen thanking me for being a fan? C'mon.

Although I'm a smidgen outside of the age demo, I'm definitely a women who watches two of those shows regularly. I'm also often at my computer or iPod Touch at the same time. However, I'm usually doing something completely different there. I wouldn't be the least bit interested in any of the ideas you've suggested. Sorry.

A couple years ago Will & Grace fans could buy some of the clothing and accessories online following an episode. I'm not sure how successful the experiment was but I give them high points for trying.

If a show wanted to engage me online, sure promote a new feature at the end of the episode or at an end of a commercial break. Be innovative online but don't play with me while I'm watching an episode on TV.

Posts are meant to spark conversation. Comments aren't only a feedback mechanism for the blogger but a way to keep the discussion going and engage the community. A blog without comments sometimes feels like you're talking to a wall. At the same time, if you're blogging and you're not getting any comments, don't get discouraged. Focus on ways to engage your readers and/or how to let others know you're out there.

I've been blogging for 2.5 years and am fortunate to have built a small, loyal community. I began podcasting last August. We get the occasional comment on the podcast blog. I'm waiting for the day when someone sends us an audio comment.

I know this sounds strange but I've never received one of those messages. I hear about them all the time. I'd probably find them annoying most of the time.

Zoe, this guy obviously isn't dealing with a full deck. I hope he's not reveling from all this attention. So sorry he has such lack of judgment and has brought your father into this. He's not doing Microsoft of twitter any favours.

Congratulations Mathew! This sounds very exciting and as a Globe reader (print and online) and a social media junkie, I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next.

It's difficult at any age. Does expressing your feelings online make it any easier? I bet you're helping others while helping yourself.

I just thought of the most frequently stated worst comment: "Well, think of what your grandparents are going through. It's harder to lose a child than a parent." Sorry, I don't buy that. Losing someone you love sucks no matter what.

I cannot believe someone made that comment to you about your future children. That's horrible. If it's any consolation, I've dealt with my share of that shit too.

I agree with your mom. People who don't know what to say really should keep their thoughts to themselves.

I remember when my mother died, we were at the cemetery and one of my grandmother's friends came up to my sister and I (we were 12 and 15 respectively) and she told us how beautiful we looked. We had just buried our mother and had been bawling our eyes out for days. Yep, I'm sure we looked ravishing.

Funny 'cause I always think of you as the video ninja. Sounds like those cookies were making the rounds at the office today too!

The watching kind? You mean you won't even have a taste?

It's so obvious Sarah Palin was chosen for her gender. If U.S voters elect the McCain-Palin ticket for that reason, they're getting what they deserve.

Lucky you! I love getting outreach from people who get it too and I LOVE cookies. My co-worker told me about New Moon Kitchen months ago because the owner and I share a name and a passion for cookies too.

As for Rayanne's comment, I agree it's best if you already have a relationship with a blogger before reaching out to her but that doesn't always happen. Next best thing is finding a blogger who you may have some connection with and who is a good fit, while not pretending to be their best friend or biggest fan. We all know that's a big fat lie. Honest and sincerity go a long way.

Zoe, just curious, did the email come from an agency or someone from New Moon Kitchen?

I can't wait to read your review.

The reason I read Christie Blatchford's column in the first place is because she writes so personalized and I as though she's speaking directly to me. It's a shame she has such disregard for blogging. At last glance, her article had 98 comments. Not too shabby although I suspect they'd be more meaningful if they were part of a community she cultivated on her own blog.

Funny, I'm on vacation now and waiting for the next rainstorm so I can catch up on my writing. I'm quite productive when it's raining too. I'm just much happier when the warm sun is shining

Congratulations! Baby Lucas is beautiful. Glad he and Holly are doing well. Wishing the three of you a lifetime of good health and happiness. Enjoy every minute - it's goes by so quickly. Thanks for sharing.

I've been thinking and sending positive thoughts your way. When I had my first baby, he was born by c-section. The delivery was planned, the c wasn't but it was a likely possibility. Everything turned out fine and the recovery wasn't as bad as I'd expected.

I've been thinking about you today. Hope Holly has a comfortable night and who knows, maybe we'll wake up to some exciting news in the morning. Here's to hoping the delivery is relatively quick and comfortable.

Congratulations, Ryan! Wishing you all the best in your new adventures. I can't wait to learn more. Good luck!

Interesting... I had similar thoughts about a new blog project I'm considering. I questioning whether or not I'd be giving too much away for free. Connie Crosby told me I should look at what you've done as an example for the same reasons you've outlined in this post. I'll be watching the comments closely.

Happy Canada Day! It's absolutely gorgeous here in Toronto today and the perfect day for a holiday.

Why didn't you tell me you got a new puppy. She's adorable. I hope the month goes by quickly.

Ha! That girl is so cute and she reminds me a bit of Pearl in the Funny or Die videos.

You are so right about shuffling vs. fundamentals. There are so many things competing for our time online that sometimes it's easy to lose focus. Thanks for helping me remember to reel it all in.

Great idea Bill! Actually, Connie Crosby, Jay Moonah and I had a similar discussion about doing something with small groups on the drive home from PAB. It wasn't as much about breaking up cliques as it was about creating team projects in smaller groups.