Long-time reader Lottie pointed out to me that she has made several comments, and that none of them have shown up. Know what's funny about that story? I really thought people had just flat-out stopped commenting. You know how some sites just sort of invite people to comment in hordes, while others just don't seem to incite that sort of response? I guess I thought this site wasn't being read all that much, and that those who did read weren't really inspired to participate.
Um. I was wrong. So - let me apologize to all the commenters who have posted anything in the last two months. It turns out I had over 2,000 spam messages, and I think the system just freaked out. Normally, I get little messages in my inbox, letting me know somebody commented so that I can approve the comment. I wasn't getting any messages, and I had to go digging through the spam pile to find yours.
The good news is that I found them. Woo-hoo! And they've been approved and published. And I am finally going to throw in one of those special Turing test things, 'cause this is just freakin' ridiculous.
So thanks to Lottie for making me investigate the matter. And thanks to all of you for just thinking, "Well, I guess she's not reading my comments..." but still trying. I'm reading them all, now. It's a bit of a comment binge, if you will. And I promise that now the comments are going to work better. Pinky swear.
Well good! Too bad I'm too lazy to email you and tell you that it wasn't working... I figured you knew!
And now this should work!
*pushes button*
Hey there.. I just wanted you to know I read your site all the time. I love it, I just never really have anything witty or inspiring to say. You keep doin what you do :)
See! It worked! And Jess... you don't have to say anything witty. I like knowing you're out there.
Just had a quick dig through your archives.. I really am a long time reader - it'll be 3 years in April!