Fandango asks what we think about blog awards that direct us to answer questions and then select ten more people for awards, which in short order leads to a million blog awards.
I think they can be a good incentive for and introduction to new blogs, but most veteran bloggers adopt an “Award-free” stance after a year or so. By, then, they have acquired followers and leave the device to those who need a means to meet other bloggers. On the rare occasion when I am nominated in spite of my “Award-free Blog” notice, I just give sincere thanks but I don’t answer the questions or nominate other blogs.
lifelessons - a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown 
I am confused by the word “award”. Somehow it seems misleading as there is no merit involved. It’s more like a “blog train”.
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I think people do pick blogs they like, so I guess that is the award–the appreciation of another blogger. And the fact that those awarded read each others’ blogs helps them to gain followers.
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I suppose that’s true 🙂
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Yep
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I think you’re right!
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A polite thanks is all that is required
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I agree, they may help new bloggers join/build a community, but so often they are accompanied with questions and answers, reminiscent of the teenage chain letters from years gone by. ‘Read and pass on’
So, like you I give polite thanks but do not take part.
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