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When I started this blog, it was mostly as a means for me to write. I found writing was a way for me to discover me. To try and find out who I was, how I came to be me, and to find another direction for me. But that stuff was boring to most readers, so the blog transitioned into the Thought Dock after I found my new direction.
So, as the Thought Dock matured, so did it's audience. Now I've spoke to some of you personally about my audience, which I call my readers. And those that I've discussed the subject with, are as amazed as I. Some others have challenged me by commenting about when I mention how many, and how large my audience is.
Just to let you know, I know that some Followers, and I surmise some readers, refer my blog to others they believe might be interested in it's content. Other reader apparently spend a lot of time just "surfing" the Internet and happen to stumble across my blog. Still others, use search engines and specific "key words" to find a link here. Some just move on, but others seem to come back, thirsting for more Thoughts from the Dock.
For example, the day that I spoke about Peter, Paul, and Mary, I received several hundred more visits than the daily average, and many were outside the USA. Apparently lots of people were using those key words in their search engines. Visit Condrom.com to see how blog search engines work.
Don't believe it? Well, I'll tell you... That counter thing near the top of my front page that you've noticed grows by the moment, does more than what you might think. It gathers information about the people that visit this blog. General information like, where they are located, when they visited, how they found the site, and how many times they return. Included usually is the Country, State, City, Date, and Time, about where their computer is located.
Don't let this scare you off though. I just mentioned it to you because admittedly, I am amazed. I can see that readers from around the world have visited. From the middle east region, Russia, Spain, Netherlands, Canada, and all over the United States.. I mean...all over..
Now sometimes there is enough information for me to assume who they are. As an example, hits from a computer belonging to the City of Tehachapi leads me to know who it is. On the other hand, there are really active readers, like the one in Vancouver, that visit many times, often every day, that I don't have a clue as to who they are.
So, it is very true that I do attract a world-wide audience. I mention this only to demonstrate the power of the Thought Dock, driven with the power of the Internet. And your comments, like my postings, also draw the same attention. Thanks for being a part of things.
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Do you know if Michial Jackson ever visited this blog bafore his departure, perhaps Jerry Springer or even Oprah. They must be getting their strenght from someone somewhere.
ReplyDeletePerhaps the TPD is using the strength of the Thought Dock the help them hunt down predators and rid themselves of FMT. (feeble mind thinking)
face it ~ IF ~ there are that many visiting your blog, i am sure that it is the wall paper that draws them. there are millions right here in the USA that have far too much time on their hands in the first place (ask any wife whose husband has retired.) this is not to say your thought dock isn't entertaining and thought provoking but i seriously doubt it is pumping the world as you claim.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I am making a call to any of your faithful followers **just one** ...someone, leave a comment. It doesn't have to be an opinion, thought, comment, question, or concern. Just say, "Hi"...
ReplyDelete...let's see what kind of response you actually get.
and by the way, as far as the blog counter goes..if I visit your site more than once, the counter goes up each time. so, to say that I am actually the 4053 blog follower is incorrect. If I refresh my page, it goes up. And, lucky you, I often visit your page multiple times a day. So, your visitors are much fewer than your hits. And your regulars...even less than that.
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Geo - Well, as you know, there are also millions of people that are not retired, including you, that have too much time on their hands, and surf the Net from the comfort of their employer's office, while on the clock.
ReplyDeleteaap - You've missed the point again tiny one. The counter number is insignificant to the subject of this post. So is whether or not a visitor leaves a comment. The point was that that counter shows the locations, and the number of page loads from my world-wide audience, and it is growing. That can not be disputed, even by you. And yes, you do visit very often and account for many hits on the counter. You should know that of the 4500+ visits and page loads, a signifcant number were made from the City of Tehachapi. I'd think that would cut into your predator catching time, while not offering much of a return for the tax payer's contibutions to your salary.
This is for Anonymous. Hi.
ReplyDeleteHello everyone
ReplyDeletefirst of all, i thought we weren't calling names, fatty.
ReplyDeletesecond, getting to use the computer is just a luxury of working in a place like tehachapi.
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oh yeah, so wierd that the only responses you're getting are 'anonymous'...
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ps...i'd love to see a screen shot (hit alt + print Screen ... that's at the same time). could you do that and put it on your blog. if the blog counter is capable of doing everything you say it can, i'm sure you can post a screen shot that shows proof of what you claim, specifically when, where, and how often a person views your blog.
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aap - Hey now tiny one. I've released enough information for everyone but you to accept that I'm truthfull about my counter. Now, should your Watch Commander want to know more about how often you or anyone else visits this blog, I'll gladly cooperate with him or her.
ReplyDeleteI think the case is rather that I'm still dumb enough to keep questioning you. Other people realize what a waste of time it is.
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aap - Most people catch on with time. Be patient, I know you just can't wait to grow up. It comes sooner for some than others, but stick with me and you'll get it someday.
ReplyDelete**rolls eyes**
ReplyDeleteyes, sensei
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