Oooooo, i believe that most bloggers are "desperately" seeking comments, whether they be positive or negative ones...
Perhaps, use of the word "desperately" is over-kill...or "attention-grabbing" overkill as u call it, hibiscusjaune...The saddest thing i see on this site, are many, many bloggers publishing well-prepared, well-presented, interesting posts, and then mentioning somewhere on their site, that they usually receive only 1 or 2 comments per WEEK...
While some may publish posts strictly for their own enjoyment, i believe that the vast majority of us wish to see whether others agree with our viewpoints, or oppose them...
After all...most would not spend time composing a blog, if they truly believed that it would not be read...and hopefully, commented upon...
Raincoaster...i am farrrr from being a "polished" blogger...practicing Law takes up most of my day...However, having been on this site for only 3+ weeks and having received dozens and dozens of comments, makes meee feel quite happy...altho, this specific Forum Topic has only been up for 2+days.