49 Responses to “10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Comment On Blogs”

1. jordan widel // Dec 2, 2007 at 10:33 pm

   All very true I barly ever comment but when i do i make them good and they normally drive good traffic to my site

2. Michael Lodispoto // Dec 2, 2007 at 10:39 pm

   The people who this is aimed at won’t bother reading it as all they do is spam the rest of us. They don’t have the time or inclination to read about how annoying they truly are. You are preaching to the converted really.
   With regards to number 10, Sometimes there are people who some would consider as annoying just for voicing their opinion without saying anything bad in any way. The bad bloggers would say anyone is annoying if the comments differ in opinion to their own. You can see their immaturity almost immediately.
   I’ll give you a perfect example of a classy blogger destined to succeed. I would name names here but I would not do that. I will name the good one, Shana Albert, who loves Mixx, as an example. I made a reply on her site and she is open to discussion and other views. She published my comment.
   You can see on Sphinn who the propagandists are and who the real people are.
   There is that new site called Mixx that is being hyped everywhere. On a few sites I made my opinion known. The propagandists as I call them won’t print anything that differs from their own opinion. Classy people who in real life probably are a great conversation will.
   I like commenting and agree with you that it is a great way to network as well as learn.
   By commenting and listening to folks like yourself my little blog ( that is only a fun blog - no monetary rewards from it) has seen just in the last 2 days one article each with over 500 hits each!
   I owe that to the people on Sphinn that have taught me about titles, eye candy and the like.
   These same bloggers have my respect and i will reward them and have already begun with return links and notations with links back to their sites.
   They’ve noticed and commented back and that is how it’s done.
   We all learn, we all prosper and by bouncing these ideas off of each other constantly, we all grow as human beings as well.
   Except of course those bloggers who as you say should not be making comments.
   You can say what you want about them here. Like making a joke on the Amish on Television. They’ll never know we said anything since they will not read this. They are as&$#oles. LOL
   To Your success! And Mine too!

3. Mitch // Dec 2, 2007 at 10:40 pm

   I think you scared off all the people that would have otherwise commented on this post due to the subject matter lol. I can’t think of a number 1 reason you covered most of them. However I’ll follow number 9,6,3 and probably 10 too. Your becoming all Work, and no Play. Where’s the next game post =)

4. Joakim // Dec 2, 2007 at 10:58 pm

   Great post, enjoyed reading it.
   Stumbled it for you, so I might give something in return

5. Majik // Dec 2, 2007 at 11:08 pm

   I think you certainly hit the nail on the head with this post. I haven’t been to your site yet, but I just had to read this after the definition of a comment. I don’t get loads of traffic from commenting but leaving a comment behind is something I do only if I really enjoyed the post or have something to add.
   As for a #1, I recently recieved a comment on one of my latest posts that was more like a review of my blog, had very little to do with the content of the post. I think that goes more with #9, but if you’re leaving a comment that reads more like a review of the blog, wouldn’t it make more sense to post a review of their blog in your own?
   Great post, let me know if you figure out what # 1 should be!

   Peace!

6. Tony Lewis // Dec 2, 2007 at 11:15 pm

   Hi all,
   I’m actually completely opposite of this, I could probably think of 10 reasons to make a comment.
   I think askimet does a great job of picking up most spam. I believe it cannot do anyone any favours by not commenting.

   I try to encourage comments on my blog, I also reply to every comment made, this in turn produces more comments because you’ve acknowledged you’ve read their comment.

   I understand about some of the points you are referring to but not experienced any problems so far, I am new to blogging though so i’m sure later on down the line my mind could be swayed in another direction.

   I really believe it’s essential for a good blogger to get comments, encourage comments and also reply to comments, like you say so long as they add value to the article in question.

   I would like to see you do a follow up article with 10 reasons you should comment on blogs. Good topic.

   Tony:)

7. Sam Freedoms Internet Marketing Controversy Blog // Dec 2, 2007 at 11:17 pm

   Ouch, well, those pretty well describe me!

   But I’ll take it point by point:

   #10: I’m not annoying. Annoying is in the eye of the beholder. Some people are, let’s say, more ARTSY with their annoyances. But like anywhere, some people have a better eye for art than others. Aside from that, sometimes a neutered blog that disseminates the same old boring k-rap to gullible people can use a good dressing down and, naturally, the locals are going to consider that annoying.

   Yet it’s very different than the rant of someone who is just regularly miserable.

   #9 I don’t make irrelevant comments. But birds fly south for the winter and a stitch in time saves 9, and then some. Boy is it bright out.

   #8 I have respect for myself and others, perhaps more so than is intentionally obvious. Respect can be feigned; anyone who communicates with me one-to-one, or makes a sincere request, understands just how respectful I really am. But blogs are the time and the place to let it hang out and not have to conform to the ever-watchful eye of a Felix Unger wanna-be.

   #7 Argument and a Discussion? What’s the difference? Discussions are for academics and therapists. Arguments are for leaders.

   #6 My views aren’t the only ones that matter but the other views that matter are so rare it isn’t even funny.

   #5 I don’t assume my commenting habits will gain me traffic. My traffic demands I keep the same commenting habits. Whenever I become nice, I blend in with the rest of you and my traffic growth slows a bit. But as soon as I start arguing at one of your “discussions”, my traffic volume soars.

   #4 I don’t leave a fake email address. I leave yours. Yours isn’t fake, is it?

   #3 I don’t think any blogger owes it to me. I think they owe it to the blogosphere which is full of adults who should be mature and capable enough to skip a comment they don’t like and not act like a 3yr old when they feel annoyed by someone.

   #2 I don’t just want to be the top commenter. I want to be the top commenter on a GOOD BLOG with a low visitor-to-comment ratio and a high PR (4 and above).

   #1 Here’s the real reason to not comment on blogs. If you have nothing useful to add to the conversation AND your comment doesn’t teach anything.

   In this case, it’s important to retain a sense of humor. No one’s comment section is really that important and people should pillage and rape comment sections at will.

   Hmm, I guess I was wrong and the article really didn’t apply to me. In any case, a sense of humor is key.

   Cheers and best wishes,
   Sam

8. SlightlyShadySEO // Dec 2, 2007 at 11:48 pm

   #1: It will probably only get you a few clicks a day anyways.
   Damn.

9. Ritu // Dec 3, 2007 at 12:06 am

   Mike
   “The people who this is aimed at won’t bother reading it as all they do is spam the rest of us.” You are right. I had to delete some comments as they were insulting and offensive.

   I am not sure why some readers are taking this so personally. Due to this reason I had to add a note at the end of the post saying , this is not directed towards anybody in general. I am talking about commenters who abuse blogs not any commenter.

   Thanx for your comment.

   Majik
   It does. Also asking no.1 reason is to get readers and commenters to participate :–)

   Tony
   I agree Akismet does a very good job in catching spams. But some comments cannot be identified by Akismet as spam.

   Also I encourage comments on my blog as well and the more comments the better. it allows me to see how readers think and view as oppose to my views.

   If the communication between the reader and blogger is ” nice post” and ” thanx ” , I don’t really see the point. All I am saying is its nice to see people reading a post and sharing their views and letting the blogger know what they think of the topic.

   Sam
   You certainly read the post and left a comment that is insightful as to your commenting behaviour. You added value to the post by showing how you comment and what your strategies are

10. Chris Marshall // Dec 3, 2007 at 1:56 am

    #1: Because you could have spent that time finishing a post on your own blog instead?

11. Sam Freedoms Internet Marketing Controversy Blog // Dec 3, 2007 at 2:16 am

    Thanks for the kind words, Ritu. There really are people who would have been offended by my comment, believe it or not. I just enjoy, and find value in being brassy while sharing a good tip or two. But glad you saw the value.

    Also, I like your writing style.

    Regards,
    Sam

12. Rosli // Dec 3, 2007 at 2:33 am

    Great post. Will open the eyes of many when they need to comments. Another point if you have ideas to comments or matter to bring up, by all means please do comments. But if you do not have any, just keep reading.

13. Hawksdomain // Dec 3, 2007 at 6:12 am

    You mean if I comment, I will get traffic? LOL Very humorous and true! Thank you so much for the wonderful read this morning!

14. Sutocu // Dec 3, 2007 at 7:44 am

    How about

    #1 You have nothing to say

15. cardiogirl // Dec 3, 2007 at 9:39 am

    I have to speak up about anonymous commenters.

    So far (about one year into this) I have only gotten one anonymous comment and it was a negative put down (as opposed to a positive put down).

    I know most people feel this way, but I must voice my feelings on this. If you’re bold enough to write it, own it. Put your name and your e-mail address on it and own your snide remark.

    Otherwise, your negative anonymous comment is like a drive by shooting. It comes out of nowhere and leaves some bad vibes in its wake.

16. turtie // Dec 3, 2007 at 11:11 am

    Nice post again RITU. How do you keep coming up with stuff to write day after day? Sometimes, even if I don’t have anything useful to say or can’t think of anything relevant to say, I STILL like to leave a comment just so that the blogger knows that I’m reading his/her blog, sort of like a “I was here” notice.

17. John Kitchin // Dec 3, 2007 at 11:52 am

    This might be a moot point (well, probably), and I’m not sure if my comment will fall into one of the categories you discussed, but you seem to misunderstand exactly what constitutes an “argument”.

    Merriam-Webster lists as the second definition for the word ‘argument’ the following: “2: a reason given in proof or rebuttal b: discourse intended to persuade.”

    So really, an argument is a discussion that uses logic and reasoning with the intention to persuade another agent. I only point this out because I have heard others try and draw this distinction before, and as a student of Philosophy (the longest argument in human history, imo), it is a distinction that really doesn’t make sense.

18. Jason A Clark // Dec 3, 2007 at 1:12 pm

    I don’t accept completely anonymous comments on my site. If you can’t stand by your comment there’s no reason anyone should have to read it.

    I’m not sure what #1 should be…the other nine cover a lot of the stupid people…

19. bob // Dec 3, 2007 at 7:58 pm

    Wow…

    Where to start with this?…

    (the … are usually long pauses with some beard pulling)

    I could get directly to point and ask you to refer to Dr’s Seusses book, the “yellow bellied sneeches”… I believe one of the morals to that story applies with your post.

    I’d like to be having a beer with you over a camp fire but since that’s not likely, I’ll have to just get right to the point.

    First of all, I sware I don’t know why i read these “what not to do’s or how to behave in civilized society” type “guides”… Honestly, some have been well written and i found a lot of truth in their points… but with this blog… i have to lean towards the side of that maniac Sam (s).

    He makes some excellent points but I’d like to add a couple myself…

    I’ll bet your wondering if i was ever going to get to my point eh?: (S)

    are these 10 reasons you shouldn’t comment on blog’s to mean, that these are 10 reasons not to comment on “your “blog? in other words, (just so we are on the same page/to be more specific) is this your own policy?

    or, you are attempting to instruct others how “you” (personally) think the appropriate behavior and tone should be presented?

    or, (door #3) this is required information on order to be accepted into and as someone who “fit’s” into the required mold?

    the loyal order of buffallo…

    Now, I think a lot of truth and deep understanding can be had in the natural flow of communication and all the god and “bad” that comes with it… how much truth can you gleen from a sarcasm? how much wisdom from an off the cuff comment?

    how can you pick up clues to your readers if each and every one speak in mono tones?

    where do you leave room for personality and flair and style and creativity “difference”…individualism??

    God, if we can’t be honest with each other, than what is the point of communicating?

    I hate to be the first one to say this but as a new comer with a pretty good sense of smell, this blogging thing sure smells cliquish…(is that how you spell that?)

    and I think your post sends the wrong message… this isn’t a box, it’s space! god, let’s be honest and express it with as much humanity as we can…

    we are not “text books”, we are people.. maybe we look like some “font” but indeed we are not. but if all you see is “font people” than that might be a good explination for your writing this blog.

    we are dealing with people around the world and no doubt, your message will live on forever in cyberworld… maybe future generations will be reading this… is this the message you want to send?

    that we are closed minded with no room for difference or expression or honesty? how does that look to you??

    Maybe that’s not the way you intended it, maybe i missed the point? but that’s how I read it…

    now, I’m not saying all of your post was “crazy thinking”, their is an equal and compelling reason for many of your points but, 51/49

    I’m not looking for votes or digs or scrambles or aanything really, i suppose i respond because it’s like some sick need to glance over at the car wreck… ( as hard as you may try…) or, because i think some adjustment needs to be made and some reason brought into it… a different perspective for people to consider…

    how many hit’s do you get that your not able to handle some cranks? you would shut off all creativity for the schanagans of a couple of hooligans? surely you are a bigger person.

    grow that heart of yours mr grinch.!!!

    ok, well my final thought on this is (or thoughts..) i just let em all fly just as if it were real life… be on your toes all of the time because you can’t copy and paste or erase or take time to finalize thoughts, real social intercourse is sponatnious and if you want to get real with the people, you just gotta be real.

    ok, next beer is on you:)

20. Fiar // Dec 3, 2007 at 9:16 pm

    Ritu, I have a little bit of a problem with the “adds value to the post” aspect. I think I know what people mean when their policies reflect that, but I think it may be interpreted by some as meaning “In depth analysis.”

    It probably scares some people off. I personally love a witty one liner or sarcastic retort from a commentator. To me, that adds value, because it makes me laugh.

    I can’t think of a #10 for you.

21. Ritu // Dec 3, 2007 at 10:09 pm

    @ Cardiogirl - That’s exactly my point. If you share something, positive or negative, leaving an email address might give the blogger to learn more from you or get an insight on the topic. And yes, if you can’t say something and back your opinion don’t say it at all. What’s the point of leaving a comment as anonymous?

    @ turtie - I am not sure how you comment on other blogs. But whenever you have commented here, you have shared your thoughts and expressed your views on the topic.

    @ John - First I would like to apologize for my poor choice of words. The point was to prove that discussion adds value and insight on the matter while arguement tries to throw people’s opinion on others. I should be careful with my choice of words.

    @ Jason - I agree about anonymous comments. If you can’t stand for what you say, you shouldn’t say it at all. That’s what I believe. And most of the time anonymous comments are the ones that rude and insulting.

    @ Bob - Thanx for the beer. I would love to drink beer with you and chat. Anyways, my turn to return the favor,

    These ten reasons certainly pertains to this blog and many others as well from what I have seen and read from comments on other blogs. Also you can find most bloggers talking about these things as well.

    What this post is trying to convey is - constructive criticism is good but when it comes down to insult and personal attack, that shouldn’t be allowed and I should be safe to say that most bloggers feel the same way.

    And yes, it is a space but it’s a space in my house. I would love guests to come to my house and give me constructive criticism. help me become better by providing value and letting me know what should be done to change things for better. Would you like if somebody came to your house and said ” What kind of cheap a** couch is that? Can’t you buy a better one “, I bet you wouldn’t because that is insulting, whereas, ” Hey where did you get that couch? Don’t mind, but I think the other one for $200.00 more would have been better ” sounds much better and shows the true opinion of your guest. That’s what I am asking for. A true opinion, a constructive criticism, not something insulting or rude. Just like Elise said in her post ” Democracy gives you the right to publish your own blog, not spit all over mine “.

    What exactly do you mean by being social and being real? If I walk upto somebody in the real world and say ” Jesus, you sure have a long nose, are you Pinocchio?” would that be considered being social as I am trying to spark a conversation? Also would it be ok for me to come out like that when interacting in the real world? Somethings are best untold. Now in the real world if somebody has a problem and we can help with our efforts or criticism that’s offering help.

    Insults and rude manners are not tolerated anywhere be it in real world or the internet. I encourage readers to express their thoughts, add value, interact and help me become better but by giving me the necessary tools, which is their words and suggestions not by humiliating and insulting me.

    And I think I am being real. I don’t know about grinch but I sure as heck am grumpy

    I hope you liked the beer

    @ Fiar - You have a point there. But again what’s the point if the sarcasm doesn’t relate to the post. And believe me there are people who just comment anything for the sake of being seen. I am not talking about this blog, I am talking about blogs that are more popular. You should go check some of the popular blogs out and the comments that are in there. They are sarcastic but most of them not related to the post at all.

    Isn’t that the reason why every post has a commenting box so as to share thoughts, views and or sarcasm related to that particular post?

    My views again

22. bob // Dec 3, 2007 at 10:37 pm

    Thanks for clearing that up:

    I agree with most parts, like i said it’s 51/49

    and your right, it’s your blog and it’s in your house and you have a right to set the rules people should do their best to respect it

    Notice i only invited you to the campfire first?lol, i like to know my guests are house trained (at least):) (rule #1)

23. Gerri // Dec 4, 2007 at 2:32 am

    As Tony said, we could probably debate about this because for every one of your 10 reasons not to comment, there are reasons to comment on blogs. On my blog, I love it when people comment. It makes the whole process a lot more enjoyable for me.

24. BloggerDollar // Dec 5, 2007 at 4:53 am

    some people are just automated leaving comments only saying: great post. So stumble and digg it if you think that is a great post and say sth. if you have to say. Whatever I stumbled your great post already:)

25. Elaine // Dec 5, 2007 at 7:11 am

    Sounds like you need to vent! Just kidding!

    Good point and good post overall. Really enjoyed reading it and couldn’t help but spam this post and drop my link here LOL (joking)

26. Ritu // Dec 5, 2007 at 11:30 am

    @Bob,,
    Well since you did invite me to the campfire, I am coming over :-). Thanx again for your comment, you really laid it out good and described what you thought of this post.

    @Gerri,
    I like comments as well, as a matter of fact, I love them. It gives you an opportunity to interact and share but trust me there are some commenters that really abuse this system. I am not against commenting, I am against abuse of this wonderful way of interacting and sharing. I hope you get whay I am trying to say.

    @BloggerDollar,
    Thanx for the stumble. I guess that counts for a valid reason to comment LOL. Anyways, once again my point that I am trying to convey through this post is like everything else when commenting is abused, it loses the essence of its main function - communication and networking.

    Elaine,
    Actually, I did , I feel much better. Glad you liked the post.

27. the goon // Dec 5, 2007 at 2:28 pm

    you f****** w*****
    i bet your mum hates you

28. Ritu // Dec 5, 2007 at 3:31 pm

    I edited the above comment by the goon and let it pass through to show what exactly I mean by people abusing comments.

29. bob // Dec 5, 2007 at 3:50 pm

    lol, well it seems like it’s intended to be for you… (luckilly not your readers)

    I wonder if you posted an e-mail address, would these hooligans be more apt to send this to you privately …or not…

    seems some study should be done to find out if they are attention seeking or, self prromoting or, they just hate you. (or some inside info)lol

    well, Ii haven’t read all your posts so I don’t know what you said to get these people mad at you?? But, I might suggest trying to make peace:) invite an answer from them or ask them to be more clear as to their point.

    invite your “mum” to reply or somemthing along those lines… seems like this is an opportunity for debate learning and understanding and not a obstruction..??

    (and it’s afternoon tea currently)

30. Ritu // Dec 5, 2007 at 4:00 pm

    Well, exactly most comments on any post on any blogs is inteded towards the blogger, most of the times.

    Also if you read my previous posts I can assure you I haven’t said anything to get anybody so mad at me LOL. I think the title of this post alone made ” the goon ” upset.

    I certainly can’t email him and ask him why he left such a comment. Obviously his email address is a fake one which is something along these lines “youmo************@f***.com

    Commenters should express their views and why they do not agree with the blogger’s view not attack the blogger personally.

    I would rather have a coffee

31. Ivo // Dec 5, 2007 at 5:16 pm

    My next post gonna be 10 Reasons You Should Comment On Blogs

32. bob // Dec 5, 2007 at 6:17 pm

    well, i see your dilemma…

    if the guy isn’t going to leave a correct e-mail address, than seems to be more like graffitti20 or something.

    I don’t know, i just started with this blogging thing.. if he had wrote it to me, i would have thought my mum probably told him she hated me lol how do i know?? used to be i was her favorite but maybe she changed her mind?? maybe my brother is the new favorite and it’s him just letting me know?

    the first 2 pots of coffee are in the morning… that’s when my system can absorbe the caffeing like a dry sponge in a bathtub.. than, i go for the healthy herbal tea.. try to maintain a balance of good and bad and hopefully by the end of the day come out neutral:)

    good luck with your problem…. Surely their is a solution:)

33. Todd Morris // Dec 6, 2007 at 2:58 am

    I think I probably don’t comment nearly enough … mainly because I don’t want to fall into one of these categories. The way I see it, if I’m going to leave my name on somebody else’s blog, the last thing in the world I want them to do is roll their eyes at my two whole words … “great post”.

    I saw that you mentioned nofollow in your article. Funny story … I just switch to a 100% plugin tonight on my blog. I swear, in under 5 minutes I had a new comment with a link to a porn site … he must have a google alert or something. I guess from this point forward I’ll just have to monitor more closely and not be too judicious with the delete button.

    Keep havin FuN!

34. Jordan Pearce // Dec 7, 2007 at 2:07 am

    I’m surprised comments are enabled on this post and is that you commenting on other comments?

35. Ritu // Dec 7, 2007 at 3:19 am

    Hello Jordan, glad to see you visit. Ofcourse comments are enabled :-). And yes it’s me ( Ritu) replying and interacting with the commenters.

36. Beth // Dec 9, 2007 at 10:48 pm

    I think comments are one of the strongest assets when it comes to blogging. Not for traffic, or the “fame” some believe they’ll receive for commenting the most, but because it gives a sense of community. Even debating is welcome on my blog. I have, on occasion had the “great blog” comment and I’ve let them pass through. Right now I’m having issues with business sites wanting PR and linkbacks since I use the “dofollow” in comments. But without comments, even the annoying, how bland would blogging be?

37. Jeremy // Dec 10, 2007 at 4:53 pm

    Noticed that your post is about ‘ 10 reasons you shouldn’t comments on blogs ‘ but why did you enabled the comments for bloggers to comment?

    If i was the one who post about this, definitely i will disable the comments to show that i do what i had posted..By not receiving comments from other bloggers.

    Or maybe all the commentators doesn’t understand what are you trying to convinced them?

    Anyway, i myself become one of the commentators. What i want to say is, i’m totally disagree with your post..

    About that “The Goon” guy, i feels that it was created by someone you knew or yourself, just to spice up the topics. If i’m wrong, then apologies i should ask from u.

    By the way, i did a post on “why i shut my comments off..” But i got my own reason to do that. Do check it out will ya?

    Regards..

38. Fiar // Dec 10, 2007 at 5:38 pm

    Ritu,

    I am talking about blogs that are more popular. You should go check some of the popular blogs out and the comments that are in there. They are sarcastic but most of them not related to the post at all.

    I don’t even look at the comments at high traffic blogs very often, much less participate in them. I’m too lazy to look, so I’ll take your word for it. It’s not surprising though. I’m sure there are a lot of people under the illusion that leaving a comment will direct traffic to them, even though it probably won’t.

    I’ll take the one visit I get from the owner of a small blog where I comment over the 0-3 visits from a high traffic blog.

39. Ritu // Dec 10, 2007 at 9:04 pm

    @beth,

    I agree about blogging being bland without comments. But again if we embrace negative comments that personally attacks you isn’t that like welcoming negativity?

    I love comments and most of the time I dont mind if they are not relevant. It’s the disrespectful and insulting comments that more so disappoints me.

    Jeremy,

    I think you took the post the wrong way or may be I wasn’t clear enough to explain what I mean. I am not trying to discourage comments, as a matter of fact, i am all for it but whats the point of talking when you have nothing to say.

    If everybody else is talking about ” socializing ” who would want somebody to jump in and talk about “porn”.

    I hope you get the point. Relevancy is of utmost importance. Also my main problem it with insulting commets like the one from the goon. LOL, no I didn’t do that, I can send you an image from my wordpress account if you would like me to validate

    @Fiar,

    Agreed Fiar! The comments on popular blogs are there most of the time just to get some traffic but again like I said whats the point of traffic that doesn’t stay.

    Like you I would rather have 10 people come and read then to have thousands that just peek.

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43. BroTee // Dec 12, 2007 at 3:47 am

    Well said. Anyone that feels like spitting fire or vomitting disgusting bowel content should simply open his/her own blog and put such online for his compatriots who might be interested.

    It is very rude doing so on other people’s blog. If I read a post and I don’t agree with the blogger, I simply navigate away from the page.

    If I like the content, I drop my sincere thoughts via comment without insulting the blogger or other readers of the blog.

    I agree with you on the points you’ve made, but I have my reservation for some of the languages you used.

    A nice post. Thanks for sharing your thought on the subject. Cheers.

44. Sam Freedoms Internet Marketing Controversy Blog // Dec 12, 2007 at 5:14 am

    As you see, this has been a great comment generating topic. It seems to really just come down to the opinion of the commenter and the blog owner and how each deals with the situation.

    You might be in time to see, for example, that mashable.com is actually inviting people to insult them and troll them in this trolling CONTEST

    Naturally, I’ve taken them up on it on more than a few of their posts.

    Best,
    Sam

45. Mrs. Micah // Dec 31, 2007 at 3:16 pm

    I have a bad habit of getting into peoples top commentator lists–but I comment just as much on blogs which don’t have them. I just love to discuss things with people. It’s embarrassing because sometimes I wonder what people think.

    I really liked your point about moderation. Someone was scolding a blogger the other day for deleting a legitimate but harassing comment. S/he said that once you start deleting bullies, you’re the bully.

    I say that’s complete BS. They can make their own blog, link to your article, and say whatever the hell they want. But if you don’t want their comment on your site, you don’t have to tolerate it. Or the trackback, even.

    I have less respect for those who delete non-harassing comments that simply disagree with them. Though I suppose if they can’t handle disagreement, that’s the best way for them to deal with such comments. It just isn’t good for their site.

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