re: Hey you, start communicating!
David writes about the importance of reaching out to the author of blog posts and starting a conversation, I 100% agree! I love when something I write resonates with somebody, and more often than not it turns into a continuing conversation. I see this blog-o-sphere as it's own little world filled with friends across the world.
I recently ran across a blog that belonged to a Youtuber. On the "about me" section they stated the following:
NOTE: I don't answer any personal questions - Please don't send me emails.
This does not sit well with me. What's the point of creating if not to spark conversation and meet others? At that point, it feels like you're just in it for the adsense revenue. The internet doesn't need that, it needs community (now more than ever). I don't have a problem with people making money off of their work, but it shouldn't be the only motivation.
So reach out, send an email, even if it's just a "hello". I promise, you'll make the other person's day!