Blog Comments
I love receiving blog comments. The best thing about blogging is interacting with readers and with other bloggers.
After all, blogging is about having a discussion, not about lecturing. One of the best ways to have that discussion is the blog comments section. Comments turn blogs into the lively, vibrant places they are, places where people talk and exchange ideas and sometimes even argue – respectfully.
But not all blog comments are welcome. Mean-spirited, spiteful comments are obviously never welcome, and should be deleted right away.
The ultra-short blog comments, those that say “great post!” or “love your blog!” or “thanks!” may seem harmless, but they don’t really add anything to the discussion. When this type of comment is accompanied by a signature that links to the author’s blog or website, it is downright spam.
Now take a look at this blog comment, that was recently left on a top blogger’s blog, and tell me what you think:
“Oh wow that’s going down as one of my favorite quotes [insert top blogger's first name], I’m sure this is going to rattle in my head for a while as well. These words sing beautiful music to my ears, thanks for the enlightenment [insert top blogger's first name]. HIGHLY APPRECIATED.”
Would you want a comment like that on your blog? Would you feel it was sincere and thoughtful, or would you view it as empty, outrageous flattery? And assuming it is just flattery, will flattery truly get you anywhere or is this going too far?
The bottom line is, we are all looking for thoughtful blog comments, those that enrich the discussion and add value to our blog, to our readers and to us. As for me, I do realize that some (OK, many) of my posts are on the fun, one might even say fluffy side, which does not necessarily warrant serious comments, and I do thank each and every one of you for reading those, having fun with them and commenting on them.
Still, when I wanted to include links to all the thoughtful comments that you guys have left here over the past few weeks, it turned out that there are so many of them, that it would just be impossible (as in, too time-consuming and ridiculously long) for me to do so.
I Would also like to emphasize, that by “thoughtful”, I don’t mean that I expect my commentators to always agree with me. As long as the tone is respecting, and no personal attacks are made, blog comments that challenge me to re-think what I said, and commentators who are not afraid to ask questions, are a wonderful addition to the conversation.
So, thank you for your frequent visits and for your thoughtful comments. I love interacting with you and getting to know you better. I used to think that my life was filled to the brim with family, friends and work, but it is so much fuller now that I know you.
Specifically, I would like to thank my top ten commentators for the past 30 days:
Chris, who writes a wonderful blog on the topics of family, education and life. His posts always make me think about my own family values. His post on Growing Old moved me to tears.
Pinay Jade, who travels and lives life to the fullest and shares her adventures and experiences with us. When she wrote about her blog diet I could really relate, because I could probably use a blog diet myself!
Phyllis, a mom and Rabbi from Chicago who always writes thoughtful posts about parenting and about Judaism. When she pointed out that mom bloggers are more honest with each other than real-life moms are about their struggles, I thought “how true!”.
JEMi, who is wise beyond her years, was strong enough to turn a personal tragedy into a journey of personal development and growth. She shares her unique outlook in her blog. Her post on self-fulfilling prophecies is one of the most inspiring posts I have read in a long time.
Ann, who writes in a highly personal and readable blog about her endless, unrelenting quest for order and serenity. When she asked why aren’t we kinder to ourselves, it really made me think about my own choice to focus so much on what I’m doing wrong instead of being happy with the things I’m doing right.
Shilpan, whose personal growth blog is a true inspiration, especially when I doubt myself. His post on Simplicity served as an important reminder to value what’s important and ignore the non-important stuff.
Marelisa, who writes from her heart about personal growth and whose latest post, 75 skills every woman should master, is in my opinion so well researched and articulate, that I consider it a blogging masterpiece.
Becky, whose blog Mommy Wants Vodka is SO FUNNY, and insightful, and thought-provoking, that I am just so grateful to Chris for including her in his blogroll and thus introducing her to me. When she asked What’s Writing Got To Do With It?, it made me think about the ever-present tension between writing for the sake of writing, and writing for other, less noble reasons.
Bonnie, who writes about daily life as a mom so matter-of-factly and honestly, that I always come back for more. When she wrote about her decision to be more honest and less of a people-pleaser, it really got me thinking about how I sometimes pay a price for being too honest. Bonnie suggested that we meet in the middle, which is not a bad idea at all, but would require me to keep my mouth shut once in a while instead of blurting out whatever it is I am thinking. Hmm… not so sure I can do it.
Amanda, whose blog The Mom Crowd contains valuable advice for moms, new or experienced. Check out this post about taking great photos of your kids. I never realized it was OK to crop off parts of the subject’s head in a photo – well it is, and it looks great!
Thank you for your blog comments. They are making my day. 
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Missy responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 4:35 am →
I agree that I LOVE thoughtful comments and questions. And it’s great when commenters respond to each other as well as the original post. But sometimes all I have to say is “Great post!” because it was. I’m too lazy to type something if I don’t mean it, so it def wasn’t just to say something, anything!
Alik | PracticeThis.com responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 4:56 am →
Vered!
I love your blogosphere citizen spirit!!
alikl
Marelisa responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 5:50 am →
Hi Vered: Thank you for including me in your top ten commentators for the past 30-days list, and for the masterpiece comment about my post (I made it to #75 a little bit past midnight this morning). I just recently started blogging on a regular basis and I agree that it’s very rewarding to get thoughtful feedback from readers.
Suzie responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 6:17 am →
The problem is its just not that easy to be thoughtful and intorspective at every post. Some days Its hard enough just to say great post and to let you know. I heard you and you’re not alone.
Chris responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 6:50 am →
Vered–Thank you for the kind words. I visit a lot of blog but I only comment consistently on a selected few, such as yours, because your posts always makes me think and make me want to say something.
From Your Cyber Buddy,
Chris
Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 7:32 am →
I’m also of the opinion that it is not so easy to always have a comment other than “great post”. I visit a ton of blogs each day and I’ve got to admit it can be tiring to come up with thoughtful comments for all.
A “great post” comment by a regular reader may simply be just-is. I don’t consider this as spam. However, if there are links to self promote, that perhaps number more than 2, then this is a clear warning sign.
But most definitely, I do agree that the interactivity and the conversation that goes on, can make blogging a more meaningful and interesting experience!
Evelyn
MomGrind responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 7:45 am →
@ Missy, Suzie and Evelyn: point taken. Upon reading what you said, I think I can safely agree with you, that a “great post”-type comment CAN be honest and valuable.
@ Alik: thanks. My feed reader tells me you have a new post today – curious to read it, right after breakfast.
@ Marelisa: I installed a Wordpress plugin that tells me who my top commentators are for the past 30 days (it’s on the right sidebar). I will visit your blog soon to see the additions to your post – I do love it.
@ Chris: thank you! I’ve been trying to figure out what it is that I WANT out of blogging, and I’m slowly realizing that the experience I am looking for, when writing my own blog and reading other blogs, is to THINK, and FEEL, and be MOVED, and LAUGH. So if I make you think, my mission is accomplished.
Amanda - The Mom Crowd responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 7:50 am →
Getting comments is so much fun. I really try to ask questions at the end of a blog post to move readers to comment and start a discussion. I know when I post something I am constantly checking my email to see if I got any comments. I think you do a great job of interacting with readers in your comment section.
Thanks for including me in your list! It is great when I find a blog like yours that makes me want to come back and read more.
Tim Brownson responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 8:10 am →
LOL, I am sooo tempted to say ‘Great Post’ and exit., but I am a mature, intelligent person, kinda and need to resist such sillyness.
I do agree though. I read Zen Habits and I like Leo a lot, but some of the comments there leave me reaching for the vomit bucket, metaphorically speaking that is, I don’t really have a vomit bucket. The guy could break wind and some people would be commenting that it was THE most beautiful wind breaking they have ever heard. Obviously that can’t be true because that accolade goes to my dog.
I actually left a comment at Tim Ferriss’s blog saying that I hadn’t a clue what he was talking about and that I thought most commentators were there simply trying to pick up traffic or feel intelligent and that was certainly the only reason I was there. I got an amazing amount of click-throughs!
Did I say, I like this post?
ironman responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 8:25 am →
Great post, Vered. It will rattle in my head for a while, Vered.
I think I do the “great post” thing once in a while, but like Missy, it’s because I think it was. If I don’t like a post, I just don’t say anything.
Denise responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 8:46 am →
Agree and disagree.
Agree that there are people who wander around leaving their links with a generic “great post” or with an over the top “GREAT POST” simply to get their link out there.
But, there are also people who stumbled into your blog and they really do mean to be nice when they leave a generic “great post” comment. I do it all of the time when I surf the newbies in the BlogHer forum. Those folks are leaving their links, I’m visiting and I often don’t really have “much” to say but I want them to realize that I did visit and I want to encourage them to continue. So, I leave a generic comment. I am not spamming them, I just don’t really have anything deep to add to a conversation on any of the posts I’ve just read.
In some cases, a nice generic comment is given with sincerity.
Love the idea of highlighting your commenters. You did a great job with this – and I mean that, sincerely.
Becky responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 9:16 am →
Awwww! Now you made MY day!
And you know what? If you get a blog troll, send ‘em my way. I’ve been itching for one!
Ann responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 9:49 am →
Vered,
First, thank you so much for the kind words. You are my top commenter and I appreciate your loyalty and support.
Second, I don’t have four kids! Someone else named Ann who does have four kids commented on my laundry post a while back, so I think that’s where the confusion came in. I have just one little darling (wish I had more) but she is an unbelievable pack rat!
Third, I’m glad you brought up the issue of comment quality. I don’t get many comments on my blog, but so far they’ve all been heartfelt and interesting. What I’m noticing – as a new blogger – is the piles of gratuitous and “sucking-up” comments that appear on the “a-list blogs” – as nicely put by Tim up above. I find those comments annoying and they add nothing to the conversation.
I’ll get off my soapbox now and say that my favorite part of blogging is meeting other bloggers (I can’t wait to read Mommy Wants Vodka) and feeling part of a community.
Thank you for introducing us all here!
Ann
MomGrind responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 10:05 am →
@ Amanda: thank you.
A blogger I admire posted a link recently on Twitter and asked “will turning off your comments help your blogging”? the idea: turning comments off would take the pressure off and enable you to concentrate on blogging. But to me, interacting is part of blogging.
@ Tim: your comments are always delightful. Thank you.
I often wonder how the A-list bloggers feel about the comments they receive. Does it feel all warm and fuzzy inside, or do they have to reach for that metaphorical vomit bucket whenever they read their comments? I must say, though, that the few times I left an honest comment on an A-list blog, I felt that it was NOT appreciated.
@ ironman: now I feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
@ Denise: I appreciate your sincerity and you must know by now that I love disagreement. It is so much more interesting than agreement.
I do realize that sometimes, a “great post” comment is in fact sincere. Several people here feel the same, and since I am such an open, flexible person 
, I did agree to re-consider my original point of view. I guess it’s true that there’s a big difference between people who use the comments section solely to market themselves, and those who really want to say something nice and encouraging, but don’t have the time to say much more than “great post”.
@ Becky: well, you’ve earned it. And I will gladly send my trolls your way… I have a feeling you’ll be way better than old sensitive me at handling them.
@ Ann: sorry for the confusion about the number of your kids. But I am relieved for you that you only have one to manage.
I will go ahead and edit it out of my original post. I am loyal because I like your blog. I think you should keep interacting with other bloggers and eventually you WILL see more quality comments on your own blog. Looks like you, Tim and I do tend to reach for the vomit buckets when reading some of the A-list blogs. 
Liz responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 10:54 am →
I enjoy receiving comments, too. It’s a great way to continue conversations, or start new ones and sometimes even makes for future blog fodder ;o)
Bonnie responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 11:03 am →
It’s kinda the emperor-who-has-no-clothes type of deal with some of the A-list bloggers, you know? .. Who says they are A-list anyways? I say an A-list blogger is someone who puts themselves out there and gets real – as real as hanging out on my couch in a pair of smudged up jeans, telling me like it is. Why waste time writing if it isn’t gonna be who you are? .. You challenge me, Vered. Keep tipping my scale the other way .. ! My blogging is gonna get better because of comments like yours!
Marelisa responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 12:44 pm →
I think that if you’re trying to get backlinks to your blog, then you should try to leave a thoughtful comment that makes people want to go see what else you have to say. When I go to a blog and I see generic comments or comments that don’t make any sense, I don’t go visit that person’s blog. Vered, have you read “The Tpping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell? I think you’re a “connector” (and in case you haven’t read it, that’s a good thing:-)).
Belém responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 1:31 pm →
I agree about what you said about comment quality versus comment emptiness. Although they are from the heart, most of the times my comments are very short as you could notice on a previous post about homelessness. For people like me that grew up learning romanic languages sometimes is very difficult to express in english. I would like to add some subject on the discussion. I really think about it but it is difficult to transpose it into words.
Sometimes when someone says “I love your blog” they really mean it
MomGrind responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 1:58 pm →
@ Liz: It’s true. Often, a comment sparks an idea for an entirely new post!
@ Bonnie: thanks… I don’t think I can be anything else but the annoying contrarian, even if I wanted to.
@ Marelisa: haven’t read that book… but it sounds like a good thing so I’m not going to argue with this diagnosis.
@ Belem: you do comment from the heart and you also write from the heart in your blog. It’s a great pleasure when you visit my blog and it’s always great to visit yours – even though I can’t sew, you always share interesting thoughts over there. Thank you so much for loving my blog, and please don’t worry about the language barrier. You have a great way of getting your message across.
Stephanie responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 2:56 pm →
If I had more free time, I’d try to come up with the perfect, nonsensical, spammy comment that somehow also manages to be a bit trollish. Just for fun, of course.
But I don’t have that much time. I’ve certainly seen all those kinds of comments though. I’ve never been tempted to comment “great post” all by itself just because if that’s all there is for me to say, it probably doesn’t need me to say it. But that’s my opinion, and I don’t mind if someone who comments regularly chooses to say it. Just don’t do it when you’re new to a blog. You look far more like spam even with only a single link.
phyllis responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 8:19 pm →
aw, thanks for the nice shout-out. i do spend quite a bit of time coming up with (hopefully) thoughtful comments on most of the blogs i read. sometimes i feel so silly when the best i can come up with is “great post” but some days i’m just too busy for more, and i want to let the writer know i’ve appreciated her (or his, but usually her!) words. there are some blogs i definitely put more effort into my comments on than others, usually based on the relationship i’ve created with the blogger and on the way their own posts seem to be crafted. i’m looking forward to reading through your links to your commenters, not that i have time for more reading but it always seems worth it to add a good blog or two:-)
Shilpan | successsoul.com responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 8:34 pm →
Vered -
You are a friend beyond words. We were completely strangers just a few months ago yet now I feel bond with so many and even more with selected few including you. You’ve shown me what compassion means, a true solidarity and care for others without selfness. You are a great soul and I’m proud to be included in your list and on your blog. Hats off!
No matter what happens with our blog journey, I promise to remain a friend forever…
Shilpan
Kelly@SHE-POWER responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 10:51 pm →
Vered
I really liked this piece because I think comments are such an important part of blogging and I hate reading scores of “X, you’re so right” and “Great article” at the popular blogs. It’s so boring. And a comment that has some thought behind it or tries to add something new to the discussion is always so exciting to get that it can truly feel like you have another kindred spirit in the world.
I read a lot of blogs (though I’ve been thinking of cutting back) but I don’t comment unless I have time to really write something worthwhile. that means there are like 10 blogs where I comment, but you might only see me once every 10 days, though I’m always reading…
I of course know Chris from your link love above and I also adore his blog, and HIM! He’s such a funny, well read, intelligent guy and his blog has real warmth, as does yours. As for your other links I’m quite excited because I want to cull back some of my personal development sites and get more cool chicks/moms blogs to read and you’ve given me a great place to start.
So Thanks. For everything.
Kelly@SHE-POWER responds:
Posted: May 19th, 2008 at 10:54 pm →
By the way, you have a new blog design, don’t you? It looks amazing. I’m going to organise one when I get home from my trip.
Kelly
Don Mills Diva responds:
Posted: May 20th, 2008 at 7:26 am →
I have mixed feelings on this…
I agree that we all look for thoughtful comments but I wouldn’t be so dismissive of “Great post” or “Thanks”. I mean sometimes a reader may not be hugely moved by a particular post (which is fair – none of us hit it out of the park every time) but still wants to let us know that they are there and they are reading. And sometimes “thanks” or “great post” says it all. I visit a lot of blogs and if someone has posted a shot of their child or chatted about their day, I’m fine with letting them know I’m there and support them but I don’t feel compelled to try and write a masterpiece in response. I’m immensely grateful for every reader and every pageview – if it is mildly encouraging and written by someone with a pulse I don’t think it’s fair to dismiss it as little more than spam…
MomGrind responds:
Posted: May 20th, 2008 at 10:16 am →
@ Stephanie: “if that’s all there is for me to say, it probably doesn’t need me to say it. But that’s my opinion, and I don’t mind if someone who comments regularly chooses to say it. Just don’t do it when you’re new to a blog.” I think this is pretty much the conclusion I have arrived at, following this discussion.
@ phyllis: I do agree that sometimes we just want to let the person know that we visited, but don’t have time for much more than “great post”.
@ Shilpan: “care for others without selfness” – I wish! But I’m flattered. Thank you.
@ Kelly: We are becoming friends! I’m really enjoying getting to know you better.
I tend to do the same – avoid leaving a comment unless I have something meaningful to say. But people here have convinced me that it is actually OK, especially if you are a regular reader, to leave a short comment when you’re pressed for time, just to let the author know that you visited and read. Re: my blog design, I am playing with it a little once in a while. Trying to make it as “clean” as possible and of course PURPLE.
@ Don Mills Diva: “I wouldn’t be so dismissive of “Great post” or “Thanks”.” You know, this is exactly what is so great about blogging. I offered an opinion, many readers (respectfully and thoughtfully) said I was wrong, I thought about it and decided that perhaps I was indeed a little quick to dismiss short comments. So there. I accept what everyone says here and will NOT dismiss short comments anymore, especially from regular readers. Thank you for making me THINK.
Don Mills Diva responds:
Posted: May 20th, 2008 at 12:01 pm →
I’ve had a few slaps over recent posts and it smarts – you are very gracious.
Deb responds:
Posted: May 20th, 2008 at 5:26 pm →
Vered:
Your post mirrored some thoughts I’ve been having myself, so thanks for giving them a voice.
I agree that ideally, commenting should be a forum for an exchange of ideas and discussion, but I also agree with the others who say that sometimes shorter comments have their place.
I’d rather someone acknowledge their presence with a short, “Thanks,” and the like, than not respond at all.
That said, I adore the comments that are thoughtful AND thought-provoking.
And finally, I think it’s obvious who the “spam” commenters and the vanity commenters are…and they are vomiticious. (Don’t even get me started on the Dooce commenters…kiss ass much? Yuck.)
MomGrind responds:
Posted: May 20th, 2008 at 6:44 pm →
@ Deb: “vomiticious”… I love your made-up words.
It’s not just a problem with dooce. You can see it in all the top blogs. I am intensely curious to know how it makes the bloggers feel, but I suspect that when you receive 1000 comments per post, you just don’t read them anymore.
Rivster responds:
Posted: May 21st, 2008 at 12:30 am →
Thanks for introducing some great bloggers in this post. I always appreciate finding other blogs.
And your comment example was right on the mark. It reads like a positive feedback comment on Ebay
The Happiest Blog in the World responds:
Posted: May 22nd, 2008 at 8:10 pm →
Vered:
Did not know Kelly from She-power is here. Good to see some friends here.
Unwelcome spam comments are very annoying in the blogging world. Sometimes, it’s hard to decided which comments should be deleted. I usually leave the comment unapproved for a week. If I come back and find the comment not useful still, I will delete them.
I also check if comments are from the same person with different IP address in very short period time. One spam comment indicator is the email address with “SEO” words. I almost instantly delete them.
By the way, I love your great and clean blog! Well done!
The happiest blog in the world. Have you smiled today?
MomGrind responds:
Posted: May 24th, 2008 at 2:58 pm →
@ Rivster: it IS nauseating, isn’t it.
@ Happiest: thanks – love your blog too. Isn’t Kelly awesome?
Sounds like you have a good system for filtering out unwanted comments.
Zandria responds:
Posted: May 25th, 2008 at 7:10 pm →
It definitely sucks when people don’t know how to voice their opinions without being respectful. I don’t get too many of those, thank goodness, but I know where you’re coming from.
Tom Volkar / Delightful Work responds:
Posted: May 26th, 2008 at 5:08 am →
Vered I enjoyed this read because it caused me to think about commenting and the value it has. First of, even a pat on the back is better than silence. I think it’s up to the blogger to solicit higher quality comments by the blogger’s ability to stimulate them. It is funny how often my earnest attempts at inviting comments (by posing questions) get totally ignored and the commenter says what they want.
As bloggers it’s our responsibility to get the conservation started and of course you’ve done a fine job of that here.
Barbara Swafford responds:
Posted: May 28th, 2008 at 12:34 am →
Hi Vered,
We must think alike as I see you commenting on a lot of my favorite blogs. This is my first comment on yours.
I love receiving comments, and interacting with my commenters. They are often my inspiration for blog posts, and they give me the motivation to continue to write on days when I don’t feel like it. It’s in the comment section community forms and bloggers get to meet other like minded people. Who knew that becomes a bonus to blogging.
Mean spirited comments often change the dynamics of a comment section, and for that reason, are better off deleted/marked as spam. Our blogs are our “home” in cyberspace, and it’s our prerogative accept or reject comments we don’t feel are appropriate.
Thanks for letting me vent, Vered. I look forward to seeing more of you in blogosphere.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: May 28th, 2008 at 9:14 am →
@ Tom: I agree that a pat on the back is better than silence.
“It is funny how often my earnest attempts at inviting comments (by posing questions) get totally ignored and the commenter says what they want.” Totally happens to me too.
@ Barbara: very nice to meet you.
I agree: I just can’t imagine blogging without comments – comments turn blogging into a dynamic discussion and I always learn so much from my commenters.
Raymond White responds:
Posted: May 30th, 2008 at 12:56 pm →
Hi momgrind,
I enjoyed your blog. The colour scheme,the retro adds and breezy writing. Please keep going. The whole thing about people leaving comments I can but totally identify with. I started my blog in April this year. This after writing short pieces and sending them to friends, colleagues and family by email since about 2004. Most of the people who read my stuff are still very email based(if that makes sense) so many of them will not go visit the blog or link up to any feeds. Those that do visit don’t leave comments. I was soooo greatfull for the two comments that were actually posted, like you would not believe. Many of my friends, colleagues etc have sent me emails or spoken to or phoned me and have given encouraging comments. But I feel like saying to them please post a COMMENT!!! on my blog. You know I go ‘peek’ at my blog at least once a day looking for comments but NADA,NYET,NIKS!!!!
MomGrind responds:
Posted: May 30th, 2008 at 9:03 pm →
@ Raymond: glad you like my blog!
I left a couple of comments on your blog.. so there. Now you have comments.
I totally think you should ask your friends to support your blog. Most of my real life friends are not into blogging at all, yet a few of them leave comments here regularly. They used to be quite vigilant about it when I started out, before I made online friends.
Also: a great way to get comments on your blog is to do exactly what you did today: reach out to other bloggers, especially ones with similar interests, and leave comments on their blogs. Good luck! I can totally understand the need to get comments on one’s blog.
Colin responds:
Posted: June 7th, 2008 at 8:47 am →
How do you feel about commentators who pop up from nowhere, leave a moderately long comment but then dissappear for ever and never visit your blog again because although they recognise that it is quite good for the kind of thing it is, it doens’t really do anything for them personally?
Is it particularly annoying when they leave a parting question that they have no intention of reading the answer to?
MomGrind responds:
Posted: June 7th, 2008 at 11:26 am →
@ Colin: actually, I don’t mind. I think that it’s perfectly legitimate to feel strongly about something that I wrote, yet feel that the blog as a whole is not something that you would want to read daily. If the comment is interesting and thoughtful, I appreciate it, even if the person never comes back to check my answer. I have enough readers that do come back.
jennie responds:
Posted: June 11th, 2008 at 5:57 pm →
I’m with you on deleting comments that are offensive or just plain old rude. In the few years that I’ve had a blog, I’ve only deleted a handful and those were because I didn’t want some of the people who visit my site to start to worry about the crowd that was hanging around. I figure, it’s my place, I should feel comfortable being my own bouncer.
jennie’s last blog post..I want him to ride my bicycle.
MomGrind responds:
Posted: June 24th, 2008 at 5:11 pm →
@ jennie: “I didn’t want some of the people who visit my site to start to worry about the crowd that was hanging around.” EXACTLY. That’s a very valid reason.
15 Minutes Of Fame - Again?? - MomGrind responds:
Posted: July 19th, 2008 at 9:20 pm →
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Kurt responds:
Posted: October 28th, 2008 at 6:16 am →
“great post, love your blog, thanks…” haha… for a new blogger like me, comments like this is still welcome. I believe there are some kind of software that post pre-filled identical comments to blogs, people don’t need to read through your posts before commenting, instead, they could just click a button and the comments will be posted… sometimes these comments do not relate to your post directly but filled with praising words… not short… pretty long… which makes you wonder what to do with them…
Kurt’s last blog post..Blog Profits Blueprint Review
MomGrind responds:
Posted: October 28th, 2008 at 12:55 pm →
@ Kurt: well, comments like these are spam and should be deleted.