If every person in my old hometown followed me on Twitter, the followers of @pingwifi would double … the bad news? The number would still be smaller than the calorie intake in my frappuccino.

And then, if those followers from Twitter migrated to this Web site, which is my goal … well, who knows what could happen. “It could become a movement.”

Ironic that numbers are so important to us words guys … but blogging and tweeting is a constant quest to get more readers. And we pick up bits of wisdom from everywhere.

One of the old-school blogging tips is this: “You MUST allow readers to comment on your blog … period!”

My first blog was quite successful, and yet no comments were ever allowed. This one, has much potential, but admittedly has started slower. So … even as stubborn as I am … I made the change on Word Press and began allowing comments to be posted by outsiders on PingWi-Fi.com.

I am grateful for all feedback. There have been several nice things posted, and I appreciate that immensely. (Ha, I didn’t even know my mom has Internet access …)

But, the other side of comments? It is one more excellent way to get spammed. There are these annoying little spambot things that search the Internet for sites that allow comments. They slip in, leave some pooh, and go on about there merry business.

I think I allowed the first spoof comment to be posted. It was something like: “This blog is helpful.”

I remember thinking, “Sounds like someone needs help, oh well, maybe this blog will keep them alive until the ambulance arrives.”

Soon I picked up on the generic tone of the e-mails and realized it was a hoax. Most of them say. “Good information. Keep posting,” or whatever, and then they leave the pooh — a link to some Web site that sells discount insurance, or whatever.

Most of them are pretty innocuous and bland. Some have a little salsa — “Yo soy deprimida …”

The most accurate: “A big thumbs up on this.” LOL!

The most intriguing: “Just because the circus has left town, doesn’t mean the monkey is off your back.” So true. I think “Come join the circus” evolved from this …”

Most opportunistic? “I found your blog on Google. Please link to mine.” I will disclose the URL if in fact you need a supply of acai berry squeezings.

Many comments include their URL but no comment. Some comments might as well be blank: “Just a brief not to share my thoughts …” (That’s it?)

But, I got one the other day that tempted me to allow it to post … just for their originality in the boring world of spiderbot messages.

The comment?

“You know an odd feeling? Sitting on the toilet eating a chocolate candy bar.”

Man, I hope someone doesn’t write back to tell me they are furious because that was their comment. I need the readers!

“Know what I sayin?’