This is my babble, let me show it to you....

[donutsweeper]

I've been giving a lot of thought to the comment numbers people have been posting and how I'm the top commentator on so many LJs. 

Some made sense- I'm certainly guilty of the occasional (or not so occasional) commentfest with some people- like _medley_ and mad_jaks and unfeathered but others honestly did surprise me, especially on some journals where I was pretty sure I hadn't done much other than squee and comment on stories and answer memes and offer hugs when needed.

If someone on my f-list writes something, and I know the fandom, I read it.  And usually comment on it.  If they're doing a meme and I can participate intelligently, I do.  I thought everyone did that.  But, then I looked at my own list of commentators and the list of those who have friended me and who I've friended back (which I'm terrible at remembering to do, I'll admit that) and how many times various people had commented and realized that, no, few people do. Which sort of surprised me.

Commenting in journals is not a two way street.  Just because I comment in your LJ doesn't mean I expect you to comment in mine.  I'm a little shocked and embarrassed about the numbers that have come about by people doing this meme, but I've decided not to let it affect me.  If I like your writing I don't plan on stopping telling you so.  If you're down I'm not about to quit trying to cheer you up and if you're in need of donuts I will continue to offer them.  I hope that's okay with everyone.  If not, just let me know, I promise not to be offended.

Comments

[travels-in-time.livejournal.com]

I personally think it's absolutely awesome. I always count on you to be the first (or one of the first, at least) responders, especially if I'm cranky and in need of donuts. (Although possibly that could lead to a different sort of social anxiety, thinking that people are *expecting* you to comment...so don't feel obligated!)

I know that in my journal, you're always friendly and fun and cheerleading and comforting and feedbacking and handing out donuts. The fact that you're top on so many people's lists just means that you're over there in their journals doing the same thing, and that is BRILLIANT. I said in my journal that I think you deserve some kind of Appreciation Award from fandom.

Also, it makes me very happy when there's commentfests in my journal, whether I'm participating in them or not. I read the stuff you and _medley_ come up with, and just sit around giggling.

So, don't change a thing! We love you...just the way you are! /Bridget Jones' friends

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

*hugs you and your OTP*