Blogger Etiquette...does it exist?

I am fairly new to this Blogging "thing"...

I admit I am not one particular "genre" - I enjoy reading the fitness Bloggers, but also like the "mummy"(?) Bloggers, love some of the fashion Bloggers and adore looking through the decorating Bloggers posts.

I generally comment or link up to the first two - the last two are way beyond me and not what I "do", I feel I would be out of my depth and my time is limited as it is!...but I like to look...

So, here's the thing - some Bloggers reply to (just about) every comment. These gals are dedicated and have the time and patience to do so.

Others don't, and that's ok.

Others "moderate" their comments...you leave a comment and get a little message saying it is awaiting the Blog Owner's approval. Which is fine...but sensitive Bloggers like *moi* can take it the wrong way if an innocent, well-intended comment is not "approved" by the Blog owner...is it because I'm not "fit enough"? or my kids aren't the same age as yours?...you get the drift, we start to wonder.

And that is when this Cancerian retreats into her shell and will probably never leave a comment on that Blog E-V-E-R again!!!

Mind you, I am not here for popularity or Blog awards...I haven't got the time or inclination to devote so much to my Blog...If I'm honest I'll say that I treat my Blog a little bit like a diary, or journal...somewhere to record thoughts and chapters in my life...except no-one got to see my diary from my teenage years, but as many of you as visit my Blog can read my thoughts and feelings from day to day.


Yes, it's a funny thing to ponder on, this Social Media.

Are there hidden rules that Bloggers adhere to...? Surely there is no such thing as *copyright*...? I recall a couple of weeks after I re-named my Blog, suddenly it seemed that the word "Fab" was everywhere...everyone wanted to be "Fabulous"...and I'm glad. It means there were a few people reading this Blog and I'd inspired them! :)

...and I don't think I'll be moderating or "approving" my comments for the time being - stats show me that for every 25 readers, an average of 1 reader leaves a message, so I'll just keep on replying when I can...


xoxox