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So, I've been writing this blog now for about six months. But I'm not sure if anyone is reading it. I get virtually no comments. At first I thought, well maybe none of the other BrandRepublic blogs get comments. So I checked, and they get bloody tons. On my main US blog, "AdScam" I get an average of 3,000 hits a day and dozens of comments, sometimes up to 50 a day.

I admit I swear and curse a lot on "AdScam" and take the piss out of a lot of BDA wankers. But that's strictly my own private domain, and I understand Haymarket Press, as a public entity, cannot allow me to do that.

So, what can the reason be... Perhaps, if anyone out there who happens to have stumbled on "MadScam" could offer an explanation, I would be delighted to hear it. That would of course require you to post a comment, which would delight me even more. If you wanted to send me into a paroxysm of ecstasy, you could also buy a copy of "MadScam" over on Amazon. Cheers/George

Published Jul 19 2007, 02:45 AM by George Parker
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by Bill Britt
July 19, 2007 11:42 AM
 
Don't worry George. You are one of the most popular bloggers on Brand Republic. I suspect the explanation for you getting fewer comments than other bloggers is down to geography. People don't have as strong opinions about the ad scene in other countries.
 
 
by George Parker
July 19, 2007 2:19 PM
 
Bill... Thanks for that. I think I'll have a Boddingtons for breakfast to celebrate. Definately not a "Bud" King of beers!" Cheers/George
 
 
by Gordon Macmillan
July 19, 2007 3:43 PM
 
You're on the homepage if you don't get another comment - i will send you a beer.
 
 
by George Parker
July 19, 2007 6:35 PM
 
Gordon... I've had three comments today!!! Wow. But if I edit them out, will you send me the beer? Cheers/George... I'm feeling more wanted now!
 
 
by Philip Smith
July 20, 2007 9:06 AM
 
This comment is not made in a desperate attempt to stop sending George beer (though we reserve the right not to): just to say that there are many ways of measuring the success of blogs. The number of comments on a blog post is only one. Yes, blogs are a great way of encouraging interaction, but they are also a great way of allowing a multitude of new voices and opinions on a web site - as in traditional media, the number of readers/viewers/users is important. On that score, George doesn't need to worry. Also, this is relative - some blogs will never have a large audience, because they address more niche topics ... But that's equally valuable because the nature of blogging means that this simply adds to the mix and gives the user many more options when they decide what to read.
 
 
by James Cooke
July 20, 2007 2:22 PM
 
My favourite blog on the tinternet actually, if that makes you feel any better!!! :)
 
 
by George Parker
July 22, 2007 4:44 AM
 
Yes... I feel much better and have decided to stop feeling sorry for myself. But I could still use the beer. I am however prepared to wait until my next trip to London and then meet everyone in the Six Ducks & Twelve Chairmen, or whatever it was called... Thank God it was only a few blocks to the hotel. Phillip is right... Anyone remember that old TV comedy... "Never mind the quality, feel the width?" No, it was a bit before most people's time. Cheers/George
 
 
by Alex Donohue
July 25, 2007 2:51 PM
 
George, having once lived in the US, I find myself agreeing with a lot of things you say and can't think of anything that will add to the debate! Please keep up the entertainment and insight!
 
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