Comments on: GRS Housekeeping: Comments, Follow-Ups, and Tweetchats http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Amber http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1117372 Amber Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:57:58 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1117372 #9 Amber approves of the new highlighting method ;) It's easier to see, so that even if do have to scroll back through, I can find them more quickly. #9 Amber approves of the new highlighting method ;) It’s easier to see, so that even if do have to scroll back through, I can find them more quickly.

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]]> By: Gary Muir http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1115032 Gary Muir Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:39:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1115032 Excellent to see that you're still coming through to South Africa (I am South African :) ) I'm impressed to see such methodical goal setting as I remember reading about it last year February or so! So which areas are you visiting? Will you be blogging about your experieces? I'd really like to hear what you think and how you budget, travelling through SA :) Excellent to see that you’re still coming through to South Africa (I am South African :) ) I’m impressed to see such methodical goal setting as I remember reading about it last year February or so! So which areas are you visiting? Will you be blogging about your experieces? I’d really like to hear what you think and how you budget, travelling through SA :)

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]]> By: Irene http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1113262 Irene Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:21:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1113262 I keep reading that as tweet CATS, not chats, and I support the idea of JD's cats posting in 160 characters or less. <div class="greatcomment"><i><b>J.D.'s note:</b> Ha! Nobody wants my cats to start tweeting. That would be a nightmare. (Also, I'm testing a new method of highlighting my responses in this comment.)</i></div> I keep reading that as tweet CATS, not chats, and I support the idea of JD’s cats posting in 160 characters or less.

J.D.’s note: Ha! Nobody wants my cats to start tweeting. That would be a nightmare. (Also, I’m testing a new method of highlighting my responses in this comment.)

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]]> By: Samantha http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1113182 Samantha Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:43:00 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1113182 I agree with #9 Amber and #16 Vanessa. I read all the comments through and then only come back when the number of comments has gone up, so if I read the comments early I'm pretty much guaranteed to miss your replies. The only better solution I can think of is if people (including JD) quote the whole question they're responding to, that way people will still know what's going on. I agree with #9 Amber and #16 Vanessa. I read all the comments through and then only come back when the number of comments has gone up, so if I read the comments early I’m pretty much guaranteed to miss your replies. The only better solution I can think of is if people (including JD) quote the whole question they’re responding to, that way people will still know what’s going on.

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]]> By: Caitlin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1112722 Caitlin Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:18:33 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1112722 Yes! I love the new inline comment replies. It's always been difficult reading a comment with a question I'd really love to see you address, and then remembering the comment # while reading all the rest of them to see if you comment later and refer back to it. Though looking at the inline comments you've left here, perhaps they need to stand out a little bit more from the original comment? You've bolded "J.D.’s note:" and italicized the rest, but it still blends in to the original comment. Perhaps a dashed box around your section of the comment (similar to other highlighted comments) or something to better highlight your addition? Alternately, you could implement normal threaded commenting, where a reply to one person puts a new comment right below that one (indented slightly) so everyone can see who's replying to whom. It's much easier to read. Yes! I love the new inline comment replies. It’s always been difficult reading a comment with a question I’d really love to see you address, and then remembering the comment # while reading all the rest of them to see if you comment later and refer back to it.

Though looking at the inline comments you’ve left here, perhaps they need to stand out a little bit more from the original comment?

You’ve bolded “J.D.’s note:” and italicized the rest, but it still blends in to the original comment. Perhaps a dashed box around your section of the comment (similar to other highlighted comments) or something to better highlight your addition?
Alternately, you could implement normal threaded commenting, where a reply to one person puts a new comment right below that one (indented slightly) so everyone can see who’s replying to whom. It’s much easier to read.

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]]> By: Vanessa http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1112412 Vanessa Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:33:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1112412 I guess I'm in the minority with Amber #9. Once I've read a comment, I usually don't go back to reread it and I'll miss your comments if they're not separate and highlighted. I do hope if you have something really important to say (not that you don't always!), you'll continue to post separate comments. I also understand Amber's second point. I don't mind your comments in other author's posts however, I'd rather read them at the end of the article whenever possible. I tend to read an article with a certain "voice" in my head and sometimes when I come across your comment I get a little distracted, kinda like a commercial break in the middle of tv show. These are minor quibbles though. They won't stop me from reading the site, I'll just get used to it. I guess I’m in the minority with Amber #9. Once I’ve read a comment, I usually don’t go back to reread it and I’ll miss your comments if they’re not separate and highlighted. I do hope if you have something really important to say (not that you don’t always!), you’ll continue to post separate comments.

I also understand Amber’s second point. I don’t mind your comments in other author’s posts however, I’d rather read them at the end of the article whenever possible. I tend to read an article with a certain “voice” in my head and sometimes when I come across your comment I get a little distracted, kinda like a commercial break in the middle of tv show. These are minor quibbles though. They won’t stop me from reading the site, I’ll just get used to it.

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]]> By: brokeprofessionals.com http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111772 brokeprofessionals.com Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:34:27 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111772 I think it is really cool your still experimenting and trying to make the experience even better for your devoted readers. Not even sure what a tweatchat is.....but I will have to check it out. I think it is really cool your still experimenting and trying to make the experience even better for your devoted readers. Not even sure what a tweatchat is…..but I will have to check it out.

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]]> By: RJ http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111752 RJ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:12:51 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111752 Thumbs up on the in-line responses. Thumbs up on the in-line responses.

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]]> By: 20 and Engaged http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111742 20 and Engaged Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:08:56 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111742 I didn't see the tweetchat until it was just about over :( I hope to join in on the next one. I didn’t see the tweetchat until it was just about over :( I hope to join in on the next one.

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]]> By: Jan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111652 Jan Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:49:42 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111652 I like the in line responses. I do agree that there should be a place to reply immediately under another's response. I prefer that. I agree with Holly. As a long time reader, I prefer to hear what you think on something- or how it has jogged your writing. You aren't stealing an idea- you are enhancing it. Last- I don't tweet or twitter ----not interested in something else that will take me from my real life. Heck, I Skype my grand baby several times a week- that is enough for me:>) I like the in line responses.
I do agree that there should be a place to reply immediately under another’s response. I prefer that.
I agree with Holly. As a long time reader, I prefer to hear what you think on something- or how it has jogged your writing. You aren’t stealing an idea- you are enhancing it.

Last- I don’t tweet or twitter —-not interested in something else that will take me from my real life. Heck, I Skype my grand baby several times a week- that is enough for me:>)

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]]> By: Looby http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111622 Looby Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:34:51 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111622 I like the inline response to comments, and unlike Amber @ 9 I really like your notes on other author's posts. Re: tweetchat, I'm assuming that Andrew is on the east coast and maybe doesn't want to be working late, but a later time would be great for those of us on the west coast and at our desks till 5pm! I like the inline response to comments, and unlike Amber @ 9 I really like your notes on other author’s posts.

Re: tweetchat, I’m assuming that Andrew is on the east coast and maybe doesn’t want to be working late, but a later time would be great for those of us on the west coast and at our desks till 5pm!

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]]> By: Holly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111562 Holly Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:45:11 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111562 I don't agree w/Amber, #9...I really enjoy your comments in other authors' posts since it helps the readers to know how much we are in line w/your opinions or with the author's. It's as if you are in the conversation, and the more active a role you play, the better. Just one reader's opinion. I don’t agree w/Amber, #9…I really enjoy your comments in other authors’ posts since it helps the readers to know how much we are in line w/your opinions or with the author’s. It’s as if you are in the conversation, and the more active a role you play, the better. Just one reader’s opinion.

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]]> By: Amber http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111442 Amber Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:27:24 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111442 I actually really dislike inline comments in the manner you mean. Once I read over a commented area, I tend to keep track of where I was, and just check the new ones. I really hate having to scroll over the whole list again to find replies - especially since your posts were a different color, and easier (for me) to find. I much prefer the style where, further down, the original comment is "quoted" and then answered. But I'm in the minority on that one, it appears ;) In the same vein (please keep in mind I love your blog and have been reading for years, and I mean this constructively) I also really hate all the inline comments you make in the other authors' articles. I understand you have a lot of opinions, and a lot of information to share... but often, I'd just like to hear from the author. It's the journalist in me- edit my piece to add the information (or better yet, suggest I add it), or leave it alone. Because sometimes it feels like your comments are so extensive that you would have just been happier writing the article yourself. :) I actually really dislike inline comments in the manner you mean. Once I read over a commented area, I tend to keep track of where I was, and just check the new ones. I really hate having to scroll over the whole list again to find replies – especially since your posts were a different color, and easier (for me) to find. I much prefer the style where, further down, the original comment is “quoted” and then answered. But I’m in the minority on that one, it appears ;)

In the same vein (please keep in mind I love your blog and have been reading for years, and I mean this constructively) I also really hate all the inline comments you make in the other authors’ articles. I understand you have a lot of opinions, and a lot of information to share… but often, I’d just like to hear from the author. It’s the journalist in me- edit my piece to add the information (or better yet, suggest I add it), or leave it alone. Because sometimes it feels like your comments are so extensive that you would have just been happier writing the article yourself. :)

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]]> By: Brigitte http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111362 Brigitte Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:38:03 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111362 I love the in-line comment responses! I noticed you started that and LOVE IT! I love the in-line comment responses! I noticed you started that and LOVE IT!

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]]> By: retirebyforty http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111342 retirebyforty Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:32:51 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111342 I like the inline reply, very good. I would like to see how the Greg's house buying adventure in Houston turns out. I still think they should go for it. I like the inline reply, very good. I would like to see how the Greg’s house buying adventure in Houston turns out. I still think they should go for it.

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]]> By: Heidi N http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111322 Heidi N Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:27:40 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111322 On some blogs I see there's an option to reply right underneath a comment. That way, readers don't have to go back and forth between comments and replies. Reading the 128th comment and then scrolling back to "John at #17" can be tedious. What do you think? On some blogs I see there’s an option to reply right underneath a comment. That way, readers don’t have to go back and forth between comments and replies. Reading the 128th comment and then scrolling back to “John at #17″ can be tedious. What do you think?

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]]> By: Mike http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111232 Mike Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:46:23 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111232 I've been reading GRS for ~2 years- and rarely come to the site (from my RSS reader) and only do to skim the comments. The new inline is a GREAT feature. Please don't go back. I’ve been reading GRS for ~2 years- and rarely come to the site (from my RSS reader) and only do to skim the comments. The new inline is a GREAT feature. Please don’t go back.

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]]> By: Andrew (Head Social Media Elf) http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111152 Andrew (Head Social Media Elf) Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:15:14 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111152 <div class="greatcomment">Audrey, we do hope to archive these tweetchats and make them available on the GRS site, however that feature isn't live yet. Right now, until that feature is launched, your best option would be to search "#moolah" on twitter or the tweetchat.com website.</div> Audrey, we do hope to archive these tweetchats and make them available on the GRS site, however that feature isn’t live yet. Right now, until that feature is launched, your best option would be to search “#moolah” on twitter or the tweetchat.com website.

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]]> By: PigPennies http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111112 PigPennies Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:10:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111112 You're going to South Africa?! New reader here, if that's something I should have already known. I just got back from spending Christmas in South Africa. I hope you have an amazing time! And I too love the highlighted comments and your notes. I scroll through and read just those once a post takes off and everyone has added their two cents. <i><b>J.D.'s note:</b> Last summer, I made a choice to grab money from my car fund and transfer it to my travel fund so that I could afford this trip to South Africa. Most people supported the choice; others think I'm being foolish. Time will tell. (My car is running fine now, so I think all is well.)</i> You’re going to South Africa?! New reader here, if that’s something I should have already known. I just got back from spending Christmas in South Africa. I hope you have an amazing time!

And I too love the highlighted comments and your notes. I scroll through and read just those once a post takes off and everyone has added their two cents.

J.D.’s note: Last summer, I made a choice to grab money from my car fund and transfer it to my travel fund so that I could afford this trip to South Africa. Most people supported the choice; others think I’m being foolish. Time will tell. (My car is running fine now, so I think all is well.)

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]]> By: elena http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1111082 elena Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:54:01 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1111082 Yes, I, too, like your new commentary style, plus have always liked the highlighting. Lets me know that even though you share the writing load, it's still guided by your down to earth style. I was surprised that you only recently came to twitter and FB. I thought I was one of the last! Don't let it distract you. Both can be heavy duty, useless but fun time sucks. (I've learned.) Yes, I, too, like your new commentary style, plus have always liked the highlighting. Lets me know that even though you share the writing load, it’s still guided by your down to earth style.
I was surprised that you only recently came to twitter and FB. I thought I was one of the last!
Don’t let it distract you. Both can be heavy duty, useless but fun time sucks. (I’ve learned.)

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]]> By: Audrey http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/01/19/grs-housekeeping-comments-follow-ups-and-tweetchats/comment-page-1/#comment-1110952 Audrey Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:14:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=64352#comment-1110952 I really like the in line comments, and the highlighted comments that you really like. Often when there are lots of comments I get lost, so I tend to just read the "good" ones. I don't use twitter much, but I do have an account, although I'll be busy tonight. Is the chat going to be archived (or searchable) in some manner? I don't know much about tweetchat. <i><b>J.D.'s note:</b> I just wish I had time to participate in every conversation! I do skim every comment, and I read most of them thoroughly, but I don't get to reply to as many as I'd like...</i> I really like the in line comments, and the highlighted comments that you really like. Often when there are lots of comments I get lost, so I tend to just read the “good” ones.

I don’t use twitter much, but I do have an account, although I’ll be busy tonight. Is the chat going to be archived (or searchable) in some manner? I don’t know much about tweetchat.

J.D.’s note: I just wish I had time to participate in every conversation! I do skim every comment, and I read most of them thoroughly, but I don’t get to reply to as many as I’d like…

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