Customers, grab your soap boxes

Darren Rowse (ProBlogger) is on vacation. The post you refer to was written by JS Logan, one of a number of guest bloggers. I think the comments to the post were rather negative, however. I'd be surprised if Darren felt held to opening his blog to all comers.

Hey Stephen,

That is a great idea. Business working with our Ideascape group blogging tool have been experimenting with their customers - lead users to get ideas and feedback.

Sounds familiar - I think it's called a forum or a message board ...

Steven-

Do people look at blogs to interact with the other readers? I read them to find out what are people's impressions. Sometimes I contribute one or more of my own impressions, but I'd agree that conversations are for forums or chat rooms. Maybe folks can be directed from a blog to a forum for conversation with people of like interests? Lots of ways to connect. - Pete Z.

I think that comments lead to good conversation on blogs. I think though if 100 people a day are leaving original blog posts hoping to solicit comments from hundreds more, the blog would turn into a free for all. I would rather read blogs of people who's writing style and opinions I respect, and then invite them to be a regular or semi regular contributor on my blog.

Jason

Good critique by J.S.Logan - the answer lies in a properly managed forum with guest writers.