As far as comments go, I think that the style of blog probably makes a difference. Most anime blog readers are looking for quick fun in the form of episodic blogs, or occasional editorials. I visit quite a few blogs (this being one of them) on a fairly frequent basis, but I don’t always feel like I have something worth saying. Yes, every blogger has their niche, but readers also follow different niches. Maybe I just always feel like I am in the reader’s shoes because I do consider myself more of an anime blog reader than writer. As far as increasing commentary, I would definitely say that interacting more with the rest of the community would help with exposure and feedback. You shouldn’t force yourself to write though. Some of the blogs I read hardly ever update, but I still love it when they have a quality post to read.

I agree with Ryan A about feeling silly about posting on content that is a bit older as well. Even if something is only a week old, I sometimes feel that everything has already been said, or the writer is already done with the subject. Especially with a journal type blog like this (the other one I read probably being ad2225), I just don’t usually feel like I have anything worth to add. For example, I really had to try to pump this comment out…..and I don’t know if I a even making sense xD. It’s just an atmosphere thing…or something. Just have fun blogging, and don’t worry about the non existent pressure or expectations.

And… I’m just repeating other people. I’m sure you get it.

I bet lots of bloggers started out to simply voice out their opinions on anime-related topics such as weekly synopses and special events. After a while, and perhaps bloggers have gained a bit of popularity (from anything they’ve done, whether good or bad), they started to cater to more and more niches, and/or specialize in certain fields. (See: tj_han’s post on “Otaku Subspecies”)

Still, if blogging goes too far, as such that you start losing time for RL and stuff, that’s the point where you’re supposed to say “okay, enough of this”. Or so I think. I remember the commotion that happened during the time that Omni said that he was going to stop from blogging… I guess his blog was pretty much well loved(?). And probably because Omni’s blog was pretty informative about the recent shows (and still is, imho). I just wonder what would happen if Shingo (Heisei Democracy) or Danny (DannyChoo) decide to take a break….

Also, have the usual complementary ROW ROW FIGHT DA POWAH from the TTGL OST.

I agree with Kljigen’s statement about quality vs quantity. Though, I think posts that are going to stand alone for months should be able to withstand time; still be relevant or useful within a year. Even if the post can do that, it still must battle commenter psychology [or implement a new feedback method].

There is this vibe around blogs that makes it seems a bit awkward to comment on posts older than a month, especially when there’s been commenting in the first few days of posting. I guess it is the idea that blogging has an “in-the-moment” feel to it, and commenting on a post that is 8 months old may be strange for the commenter. At least with traditional animeblogging (episode summaries), that is the feeling I get (could just be me).

I’ve read posts on series I’d be watching way out of season, but 90% of the time I wasn’t going to leave a comment even if the blogger made a good point. Usually (definitely not always), episodic posts have a trivial nature when the “moment” has passed.

The implementation for blog feedback I mentioned is something like a “Visited”, “No Comment”, or “I’ve Read This” button. I don’t know how to use site statistics or even enable them (too lazy), so someone like me would enjoy seeing:

2 comments, 4 no comments.

I should probably make this short, but I also have to say that the commenting interaction of WordPress is somewhat disconnected. Commenter leaves a comment, someone replies, but the original commenter doesn’t receive an email about the reply? One thing I’ve seen on sites like digg is that comment replies are useful. Maybe there is a tool to do this, but why is it not embedded in WordPress?

Okay sorry for the length. Stimulating entry!
Cheers Mike!

IMO, You don’t have to increase the amount you write. It is the quality that matters, not the quantity. Although the more you write and the wider variety of topics you write about, you attract more readers but in the end are you content with it? Are you forcing yourself to think up of something? If that happens, I suggest that you cut down on the amount of post. The important thing is, as long as you are happy with it, its good.