LooseSuits

I don't run ads, so comments.
Even if I did run ads, I would still appreciate the comments more. A couple cents of ad money would be nice, but a good conversation is so much more interesting!

Either is fine. Although I *do* run ads, I highly appreciate comments.

A couple cents of ad money would be nice, but a good conversation is so much more interesting!

QFT.

Also, you can send me points. :-D

I definitely leave comments on helpful or interesting posts I stumble upon. I know that I, too, would appreciate a comment/interaction more than anything

I've never clicked on someone's ads as a thank you, though now that I think of it, I might in the future. But normally, I just leave a comment.

If I'm really, really impressed with a blog post, I'll email the author directly. I've had a few emails like that, and they always warm my heart.

Clicking an ad isn't helpful for bloggers publishing flat rate ads as opposed to CPM ads. (Pardon my possibly wonky terminology.)

Text Link Ads, for instance, don't pay per click, instead being a flat-rate. Also hugely popular. You're not helping anyone but the advertiser by clicking them.

At least, this is how I understand the system. Do correct me if I have it wrong.

Either way, a single click on any ad isn't really worth much. I'll take the comments.

I don't run ads, but if I did, comments would mean more to me.

This falls in line with the other Note on etiquette. Very thoughtful, though. Like Erin, I might think to click ads a few times now, as well.

If I like a blog post, I will most definitely at least leave a comment. :) I appreciate the same when I'm on the receiving end.

I currently don't have a blog, but I normally do both - Leave a comment and click an ad (or two). I enjoy feeling like I might've just put some change in someone's pocket. Does anyone know which ads are pay-per-click and which are monthly?

I have minimal amount of ads on my blog and would always appreciate a click if the content is good and the ad is related to the content (read: worth clicking).

But to be honest, I'd prefer a good comment much more than a click :)

But hey, a comment and a click is always a good option too! :D

Great note.

I always love to get the comments, and leave 'em, too.

My favorite 'thank you', though, is a link...

I'll click an ad if it is something relevant to me at the time. As far as giving thanks, I'll do that with an email, comment, or link.

Ads - no. Comments - absolutely. I might even send a personal email to the blogger if her/his email address isn't too rediculously hard to find.