However, some days I sit down and load up Bloglovin', ready to comment on the awesome posts these awesome bloggers posted but… Something happens. Something I don't like. I wind up clicking 'mark-as-read'.
It happens. I know it does. No matter how much you like a blog or the blogger behind it, they're going to post stuff you're not interested in.
However, I've been noticing that that little 'mark-as-read' button gets quite a workout from me.
So, I'm wondering, what makes you 'mark-as-read' a post? For me, it's gotta be the Blitz and the Tour posts. I love the weird stuff, the odd post title that leave me going 'what's that?'. For me, reviews are kind of hit and miss. Contemporary isn't my thing, so more often than not that'll get an automatic pass. I always read the fantasy reviews though. And finally, I love the Top Ten Tuesday memes - though I never click on the Stacking the Shelves ones. I'm also not the biggest reader of recap posts.
I definitely don't feel guilt over this, as I know that each post just won't be for everyone. (I sure know that my posts aren't.) But, it's an interesting realization to come to.
How do you follow blogs? Bloglovin'? Or another platform? - I'd love to know what it is, if that's the case. What causes you to just give the post a pass without even reading it?
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FoolsIngenuity 93p · 501 weeks ago
There are certain bloggers I'm far more motivated to read and comment on their posts and that's because I see them coming to my blog all the time and doing the same for me. I definitely have those blogs I read out of a sense of loyalty, the rest of the posts are read based on how interesting they sound or how interesting the book they're reviewing is. Also, I'm the opposite, I'm a sucker for a Stacking the Shelves post because it helps me scope out new books. I get major book envy, but I do love taking a nose at what people are buying. Even TTT get marked from time to time because there are so many of them!
Cool post though, it's interesting to know which posts people skip.
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AmyAelleah 80p · 500 weeks ago
I totally forgot about the Waiting on Wednesday posts. I'll usually give them a pass unless it's something that sounds interesting that I've never heard of, or it's a book that I am totally excited for and want to share the excitement. I think the reason I quit reading the Stacking the Shelves posts (in truth, most book hauls, too) is because I always found more books that interested me and, believe me, my TBR (both physical and 'wishlist') is big enough already.
Veronika · 501 weeks ago
I usually skip memes like Stacking the Shelves and WoW because I'm just not that interested in them, the only exception is TTT because I just love lists. The type of reviews I check out depends on my mood. Most of the time I'll read the book reviews that are on my tbr, you know, to learn more about the title and maybe put it on the top of my tbr. Next to that, I'll read a review if the cover and/or title look promising. Obviously, I read reviews of books that I've read but I don't always feel up to this so mostly I check out the reviews that were written by my favorite bloggers. If I know a blogger personally, or really like her posts, I'll definitely try to check out each and every one of her posts, and comment as many times as I can.
Really great post, Amy. :)
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AmyAelleah 80p · 500 weeks ago
I know what you mean about skipping most memes - it really seems like TTT also get the best interaction and I love that. I totally agree with you about the reviews, Veronika. Sometimes reading a review helps push a book I already wanted to the top of my TBR - conversely though, sometimes it drops it way down the list too. And if the book title or cover catch my eye, I like checking the review out to. Only sometimes do I read a review for a book I've already read. *nods* If I like the blogger, I'm more likely to read posts, even ones that might not catch my attention otherwise, just because they're the ones that posted it.