Susan, as you may have noticed in another thread I created after visiting your site, I think your approach is both crafty and brilliant.
 
Yes, this registering creates obstacles to spontaneous reactions.  However, your vlog (not being cynical here-just observant) is like a brilliantly designed "trap".  It pulls the passer-by in like some sort of mental quicksand.  With avatars and the like, it makes the new registrant feel "special".
 
Getting an email notice that someone has responded to your post draws you back.  I can easily see an involved discussion developing about some vlog that creates strong reaction in people.  This simply would never happen without the interactive features you have incorporated in your vlog.
 
I'll be interested in revisiting your vlog in the future (registrants have their rights:) ) and seeing how your traffic develops.  Part of the answer to that question will be the quality of the vlogs you produce.  However, I think you have hit on "the formula" of how to build a following by creating interaction.
 
Good luck!
----- Original Message -----
From: Susan
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 8:30 PM
Subject: [videoblogging] Re: kitykity's new vlog!

I hate to admit it, but I'm very register-happy about my comments. 
I know that there's spam-deterrents out there, but I just like
having my fans have to log in.  ;)

Susan

--- In [email protected], Josh Leo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]...> wrote:
> i found the rss, but tried to leave a comment, didnt like that i
had to
> register...
>
> On 9/10/05, Joshua Kinberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > I thought it was a great video as well.
> > That's why I want to subscribe.
> > Just trying to be helpful and point out some of the resources
> > developed by this group.
> >
> > -josh
> >
> >
> > On 9/10/05, Michael Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > Your 'day in a life' video was terrific, Susan.
> > > Welcome the group!
> > >
> > >
> > > c'mon josh, be welcoming before your rss alerts go off ;-)
> > > kidding.
> > >
> > > sull
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> > > On 9/9/05, Joshua Kinberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > Hi Susan,
> > > >
> > > > I went to your site, but I couldn't find your RSS feed in
order to
> > > > subscribe to your videoblog.
> > > > Check out http:FreeVlog.org step #6 to learn how to get an
RSS feed
> > for free!
> > > >
> > > > -josh
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 9/9/05, Susan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > > Hi there!
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm new to this group, and I've just started my own vlog!
Here's the
> > > > > link:
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.kitykity.com/weblog.php/vlog
> > > > >
> > > > > Enjoy! :)
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> > > > > Susan
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