But, I was wrong. I really like the idea that the posts are for the head and the comments for the heart. That’s a really neat image. And, I agree that I “liked” Caroline’s post. If like is the best word. I’m sad that she went through such a rough time, but I am inspired that she was willing to show so much of herself on her blog.

And while “good content” is important, what exactly, is “good”? For me, it’s content that connects with someone else, content that brings folks back to keep checking on me. If I was writing just for myself, I wouldn’t have a blog, so I do want to connect with others. In that sense, showing a little of myself, or a lot, as Caroline did, fits into “good content.”

So, I will continue to do my best to connect with my readers and show them that I really do appreciate them. Some day, I hope to have so many readers that I have to hold some kind of contest to pick one person to highlight. (Similar to what Skellie was doing for awhile.) Someday…

But there is also another side to the story I think. This was shown to me when Caroline Middlebrook, who blogs about blogging, posted off topic a little while ago about the break up of her relationship. The response was tremendous. And had little ‘content’ about it. This doesn’t mean she should do a blog like this every day. But I do think it says lots about readers.

Put briefly I think the blogosphere is still a pretty heady-nerdy-geeky sort of culture. There is little personal feeling and emotion expressed (very difficult in this medium of course).

A working theory (yes, I’m very heady too) is that the posts are for the head and the comments for the heart (building rapport/relationship).

So I’ll be watching to see what happens with this feature.

Thanks for the mention too – it’s delightful.