You. Yes, you reading this. This post is aimed at you specifically.
You see, it is International Blog Delurking Week from January 12 - 18 and I know you are one of the lurkers!
In other words, someone like you. *smirks*
It is sadly quite common in the Indian blogosphere to have friends read our articles and then just shut the page without so much as a 'hi' or feedback on what they thought of the article.
Via the Blog Delurking Week (hosted by blogger Parul here), the aim is to encourage you to step out of the online shadows and let me know you've dropped by.
You can hardly accuse me of having posts that don't suit your tastes, after all, because I tend to cater to everyone's needs over the last 12+ years, I reckon.
You see, it is International Blog Delurking Week from January 12 - 18 and I know you are one of the lurkers!
What is a blog lurker, you ask?
Well, simply put, a blog lurker is a reader who drops by to read a blogpost and then just goes away without commenting or letting the author know that he's been to their site.In other words, someone like you. *smirks*
It is sadly quite common in the Indian blogosphere to have friends read our articles and then just shut the page without so much as a 'hi' or feedback on what they thought of the article.
Via the Blog Delurking Week (hosted by blogger Parul here), the aim is to encourage you to step out of the online shadows and let me know you've dropped by.
You can hardly accuse me of having posts that don't suit your tastes, after all, because I tend to cater to everyone's needs over the last 12+ years, I reckon.
- You want Recipes? I got it.
- You want health tips? From queries about anaesthesia to must-have information about the Heimlich maneuver, I've got it.
- Puppy pictures? I've got a whole album of them.
- Are you a TV sitcom geek? So am I and I've written more than 30 exclusive posts just on television shows here.
- Movie 'Lists'? Don't worry. From the top Hollywood Suspense Movies to the top Disney songs of the last three decades, I got that too.
- I am most proud of my 'Heroes of Kindness and Compassion' series where I showcase normal every day people who bring joy to others by their acts of humanity.
- And of course, you know I am not afraid to get controversial, if needed. Whether it be my stance on the failing Indian medical system (a blogpost that ended up on BBC) or my no-holds barred stand against astrology, homeopathy and even Godmen.
Of course, I can also just sit and gloat about how I ended 2017 by winning the title of Best Blog from Kerala at the 2017 Indian Blogger Awards.
You must have an opinion about something here, surely. And even if you don't, take 30 seconds more after you've finished reading this just to write a few words in the comment box to let me know you've dropped by. It can be a simple 'Hi', a complex 'How arth thou, kind homo sapien' or even better, bank accounts and passwords (I really enjoy reading those! Thank you in advance.)
Stop lurking in the shadows. Stay in touch.
With such an intelligently written post no one can lurk and not feel guilty about it, Roshan! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI like that you can write on so many varied topics and be awesome in all of them. Hats off to you!
hehe.. yes, the guilt factor is high with this one :D
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ReplyDeletebagaimana anda .. siaran anda cantik dan saya suka membaca semuanya
ReplyDelete. Saya tidak pernah terlepas apa-apa jawatan
(you asked a comment!!! :D)
haha.. yes, thank you. This still counts :D
DeleteA writer contributes his ideas by shadowing himself behind a veil and helps to change people's mindset through his opinion..Being a person with such magnificent ideas,I am of the opinion that you should've been born,brought up and migrated to some foreign countries..Maybe the lord send you here amongst these conservative people to change these narrowminded bums of our country through your creativity and that is your greatest purpose in life(which I doubt they will)..On this day,let me,one of the greatest fan of your opinion,mindset,thoughts..I wish you best of luck in life and agood health...I'll continue to do my part of lurking seriously on international blog delurking week too,like many of the other lurkers of your blog..A writer is known to the world through his fans and lurkers..
ReplyDeleteFreakedout doc..
And one more confession..Your blog posts were my greatest stress buster and comedy series which helped me stay positive, happy and strong during my horrible and depressive phase of neet pg 2018 preparation.
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Thank you so much... this is like the best comment I've had in years, methinks!
DeleteIt is the kind of thing that inspires bloggers to keep writing.
Touchwood, all that struggle will work out in the end as far as NEET is concerned.
Ha ha! Thank you for joining! I’m
ReplyDeleteNot a lurker but I agree I can read more here. :)
I really admire you Roshan for your fantastic writing skills. So glad to know you!
haha... thanks. Happy to help in this regard. Especially when it comes to helping get more people to comment once more.
DeleteJust so that I don't get added to the list! I think I need to interview you soon for my segment #LearnNotEducate
ReplyDeletehaha.. count me in :)
DeleteI am always lurking here �� The variety in your posts keep bringing me back. Congratulations on all those awards.
ReplyDeleteLooks like I am always congratulating you on one thing or other. You are a rockstar ��
Damn my smileys really don't show here...
Delete*typo no lurking in the first line.
Thank you so much Raj :) I love your pictures too.. absolutely amazing.
Deleteokya, so I came, I saw, and I left a comment too! Hopefully I am not going to be in the hitlist!!
ReplyDeletehehe... ok. You're off the list :D
DeleteOk first of all, this is an ingeniously named week, whosoever's idea it is! 🤣
ReplyDeleteI cannot leave before complimenting your style of writing. I couldn't help, but smile. 😊
haha... yes, I agree, it is a total guilt magnet. :D
DeleteNo more lurking 😉😉
ReplyDeleteI like ur writing because it always leave a smile 😊🤓
haha. Thanks Shabeeb :)
DeleteI am here to say that I shall not just lurk anymore:)
ReplyDeleteAnd also that I love your writing:)
yay.. Thank you. And wonderful to hear from you after so long :)
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ReplyDeleteHey. I'm glad to be here. It's always a pleasure to read your posts.
ReplyDeletePS: Sorry no passwords/ bank accounts.
Doctor, I love your blog. It's on my blogroll, too. It isn't lack of interest why I haven't visited lately (and be assured, I rarely lurk when I visit.) Right now my role as a caregiver for a 90 year old mother in law and providing for the future of her disabled son are taking much of my psychic energy. I could give you some insights into American medicine as it treats the elderly and maybe we can decide which system is worse. All kidding aside, I am going to be back - and never as a lurker.
ReplyDeleteOne other thing - your request for bank accounts and passwords made my day! I needed that smile - thank you!
ReplyDeleteHaha...love your sales pitch for people to delurk! I do regularly visit but don't always comment due to time constraints or if I'm reading on the mobile.
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