if some bloggers don’t care what their readers have to say about their blog, why does it have the facility for readers to post comments?
That isn’t what we’re saying. Or at least it’s not what I’m saying. Comments and discussion are great-- I consider comments a crucial element in what makes a blog, well, a blog:
But you should never let your audience determine what you write about. Write to satisfy yourself, not your perceived audience. If an audience organically develops around what you write, then that’s a nice perk for everyone involved.
I guess what I’m saying is this: make sure your priorities are in the right order. Respect your audience for sure-- the fact that someone thought your writing was worth reading is huge. But always write for yourself first and foremost.