I tried to "rate" some of the posts that I read this morning. Really, I did. I clicked on that stupid thumbs-up sign multiple times, but for some reason the little number next to it never increased. And I felt a little guilty, since I know that some of the writers on this blog measure themselves, at least in part, on how many "ratings" they can amass (including, by the way, yours truly - guilty as charged).
So I am left to my comments - which, due to a lack of caffeine, have been lacking. But I've tried, I promise.
Others are able to rate; I've seen the numbers increase on some of the blogs that I had visited. And I don't know why I am being shut out of the rating fun. Some type of conspiracy, I guess, so that others get mad at me for not rating them - and then they will, in turn, not rate my posts and drive me to depression over the lack of love for my thoughts.
I hope that this little glitch is fixed soon. I find that I am able to spend precious little time on these pages lately, and want to ensure that others not only feel my presence, but the respect that I have for their writing.
But I'm afraid to even look at Sally's blog today. Whenever I don't push the "rate" button immediately, she hits me with the guilt that can only be passed from one member of the Tribe to another. Maybe with this explanation she will cut me a little slack.
And maybe someone will take pity on me and rate this post. Even though I am unable to rate your pages, I won't believe for a minute that you are having similar problems. Feel free to rate away; it will renew my faith in the blog, which has been dealt a cruel blow by my inability to properly contribute.
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Amanda - I feel the pain, obviously.
Catherine - see, the guilt is real. Perhaps you had a hankering for matzah this last week and couldn't figure out why?
Blue - consolation? I feel special.
Kissing - thanks for the support. And it seems like we have rattled a cage or two.
Stellaa - wish that I could, but when I was Bar Mitzvahed those 31 years ago I apparently agreed to feel guilty about a myriad of circumstances, some of which aren't really all that important in the grand scheme of things.
Poppi - excellent! thanks!
Judy - thanks - but it appears that you did not see fit to rate - that seems like sour grapes to me.
Now I am off to rate some others. I hope it works for me now.
It worked fine for me here, definitely rated your post.
Kathy - thank you - I've been noticing that some of the ones that I tried to rate before did work - they must have kicked in some time later.
People can be kind and still professional. The others..well they just seem angry in general! Cheers. Rated.
Christine - it's funny - I just read the comments on the other post; it seems as though Ms. Stellaa, in giving me credit for coining a new phrase, has completely misinterpreted the sarcasm that runs throughout this post. I get a kick out of seeing people's comments and ratings, true, but I am such a peripheral player on these pages that they rarely amount to much anyway. My little attempt at fun has apparently taken on a life of its own.
Lea and Bill - true to both of you and thanks for reading.
sweet - thank you - but perhaps not being able to "favorite" me is the new extension of the conspiracy. Or does that merely make me sound paranoid? Make sure you try again soon.