READERS and BLOG VISITORS – This post comes from an author who also blogs, thereby representing both kinds of writer 😀
The public perception of a writer
Following on from yesterday’s blog post https://havewehadhelp.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/the-guardian-another-progress-report/ a few thoughts occurred.
First of all, while a mere thirty-nine of the three hundred and thirty four people who currently follow my blog ‘liked’ the post, even though according to my blog’s stats only twenty four actually read it, five responded, three by reblogging. Why people merely click ‘like’ without reading a post totally baffles me. But there you go – it happens not only here on my blog but on most Social Media sites, in most cases out of pure habit. Don’t think for one moment that I’m not grateful for the fact that you ‘liked’ my post – I am. But if you are going to ‘like’ any post on any Social Media site, whether its a blog like this one or Facebook etal, at least read it first, otherwise how will you know…
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Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog 
Thanks for reblogging, Chris. Jack’s point is well-taken and much appreciated. Shared 🙂
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Welcome Tina 😀
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Excellent reblog, Chris! Too often people miss such valuable information by just simply liking an article and not reading it. I have learned so very much by taking the time to read what others have taken the time to write. Agree totally!
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Thanks to Jack for posting it Patrick 😀
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Thanks Jack for the interesting blog and Chris for sharing.
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Cheers for the reblog Chris 🙂
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Welcome Jack 😀
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