Larry Cragun, Realtor(r) with Keller Williams has several blogs including Issaquah Highlands Undressed 
and Real Estate Undressed. Larry also contributes to the Seattle PI Real Estate Professionals.
My thoughts on comments made: I remember the hesitancy I first had in leaving a comment on blogs. Not shy at all, I still felt a little like a rookie in unknown waters. I appreciate the courtesy and feeling of welcome to the blog world of those kind folk. With that in mind I encourage new bloggers to be brave and join the conversations.
However I recommend you be smart about it. Be real. There are those that believe a blog should allow all comments that aren't verbal abuse or foul language to be published. The Seattle P I blog network is an example. I don't buy into that philosophy.
If a comment is left with more self promoting and less to the topic, I delete it. If it is long and rambling and uninteresting I am likely to delete it.
If it fosters a fight over topics such as the bubble, I delete it.
A comment is appreciated when it adds to the topic, even offers a counter opinion to the author. Some authors like huge debates for the sake of traffic. I like great content.
I also think comments are a way to show some personality, poke some fun at a topic - writer - or ones own self.
Last thought: Making comments often brings new friends, friends in the computer: do it!
Stumble It!
