Comments on: Shall I respond?

By: SpeakingOut

SpeakingOut — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:58:07 +0000

Got to admit, I can’t help but laugh at the commenter who said it was bad form for you to “whine” about DH’s comments. You whine, while DH “editorializes.”

Some say tomatO some say toMAto. IT’s all whine to me. And none better than DH.

By: L5FanLady

L5FanLady — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:09:20 +0000

And why shouldn’t you comment?!? That’s the very essence of conversation, is it not? And as others said, it IS your site, so don’t mind folks like that, Daniel. Glad to see you have the initiative to maintain an SG site!!

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:24:55 +0000

Thanks for all the feedback! It looks like I can continue commenting.

By: www.southerngospelblog.com » The verdict is in

www.southerngospelblog.com » The verdict is in — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:24:22 +0000

[...] Well, it looks like the verdict is in. In response to a post made by Doug Harrison at the Averyfineline blog suggesting I should not interact with my readers, I asked for your feedback. Everyone–even those of you who prefer the patrician model of writing but declining to interact with your readers–agreed that the model I’ve been following of interacting with my readers (I called it the “populist” model) is just who I am. Different blogs have their places, and this blog is and will continue to be a place not only for you to read my thoughts, but also a place for me to read yours. [...]

By: Just Sing Bass

Just Sing Bass — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:11:30 +0000

Daniel:
I vote for you to post on your website with any comment you want to make. I believe in freedom of opinions and therefore everyone, you included can speak their mind on any subject. If anyone is offended, click to another site.

By: Inquirer

Inquirer — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 23:46:55 +0000

Daniel, just keep doing what you feel you should be doing…you do a fine job.

There is certainly enough room on the internet for blogs like Doug’s, and for blogs like yours as well. Don’t waste your time sweating over the small stuff, and just continue to do what you feel you ought to do here. Clearly, there are many readers who enjoy it.

By: HeidiSGF

HeidiSGF — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:03:00 +0000

Definitely keep up the comments! I think a lot of people value your feedback as much as you value ours!

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 05:27:43 +0000

Daniel: I really enjoy your blog, but it was bad form to whine about what Doug said. He was merely pointing out how his blog differs from others and the philosophy he uses. And I agree that yours is a populist blog while averyfineline is “gospel music for the rest of us.” A more critical view of the music, so to speak. Room for both always.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:09:10 +0000

Well, I guess one good slam (Avery’s) deserves another (your response!). I say do whatever you want to do on your blog, although I do also understand Avery’s viewpoint.

I would point out that Avery does occasionlly jump back in and reply to conversations he started–it’s just that he does so by posting a brand new blog entry on the subject rather than participate in the comments section or by posting an update in the original main blog entry.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:15:48 +0000

Daniel, as someone who used to enjoy occasionally reading averyfineline’s blog, I say “Keep up the good work!” For some time now, I have been disappointed in Mr. Harrison’s blog. I was particularly disappointed in his blog about the Steeles’ song “We Want America Back,” and his unwillingness to reply to the comments that he stirred up. I think it’s great that you are so friendly and open, and willing to participate in your own posts.