Comments on: Sharing is the Name of the Game http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/07/21/sharing-is-the-name-of-the-game/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:19:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Mindy http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/07/21/sharing-is-the-name-of-the-game/#comment-5469 Mindy Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:29:16 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=810#comment-5469 For some types of blogs having un-moderated commenting can be a problem, particularly where a blog is associated with a business. Spam does sometimes get through, even with a plugin like Akismet and it's best that potential clients don't see loads of dodgy links and comments on the site. For personal blogs this should be less of a problem. I do think that where blogs turn off comments, they would be better doing it on a post-by-post basis rather than across the blog. Should a topic become contentious or the blogger just want to make a quick statement without having to respond to lots of remarks then turn off commenting, but on the whole your readership will be more likely to keep coming back if you let them tell you what they think! Mindys last blog post..<a href="http://www.searched-designed-developed.co.uk/preparation-is-the-key-to-a-successful-online-business-56/" rel="nofollow">Preparation is the key to a successful online business</a> For some types of blogs having un-moderated commenting can be a problem, particularly where a blog is associated with a business. Spam does sometimes get through, even with a plugin like Akismet and it’s best that potential clients don’t see loads of dodgy links and comments on the site.

For personal blogs this should be less of a problem.

I do think that where blogs turn off comments, they would be better doing it on a post-by-post basis rather than across the blog. Should a topic become contentious or the blogger just want to make a quick statement without having to respond to lots of remarks then turn off commenting, but on the whole your readership will be more likely to keep coming back if you let them tell you what they think!

Mindys last blog post..Preparation is the key to a successful online business

]]> By: Gargantua http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/07/21/sharing-is-the-name-of-the-game/#comment-5443 Gargantua Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:34:55 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=810#comment-5443 I think that it is up to each blogger to decide what he or she wants for their site, and it really doesn't matter much to me what they decide. I do not automatically interpret a registration requirement as indicating a lack of willingness to participate in conversation. If there is something I want to say badly enough, or the site is one I completely enjoy, and registration is required, I'll do it. It usually only requires a minute. After all, most forums require registration in order to post, and in my mind there is little difference between a conversation that takes place on a forum and one that takes place through a comment system. In the end, it is the decision of the blogger as to which system works best for them, and if I like the site enough, I'm happy to work within the constraints they set. As for comment moderation, I can certainly see the need for it as long as it doesn't go overboard. It is one thing to moderate foul language, spam and porn links, or deliberate inflammatory or insulting remarks (especially if it is a family-oriented site). It is something else entirely to moderate opinions that just happen to disagree with the blogger. I think that it is up to each blogger to decide what he or she wants for their site, and it really doesn’t matter much to me what they decide. I do not automatically interpret a registration requirement as indicating a lack of willingness to participate in conversation. If there is something I want to say badly enough, or the site is one I completely enjoy, and registration is required, I’ll do it. It usually only requires a minute. After all, most forums require registration in order to post, and in my mind there is little difference between a conversation that takes place on a forum and one that takes place through a comment system. In the end, it is the decision of the blogger as to which system works best for them, and if I like the site enough, I’m happy to work within the constraints they set.

As for comment moderation, I can certainly see the need for it as long as it doesn’t go overboard. It is one thing to moderate foul language, spam and porn links, or deliberate inflammatory or insulting remarks (especially if it is a family-oriented site). It is something else entirely to moderate opinions that just happen to disagree with the blogger.

]]> By: London Cosmetic Dentist http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/07/21/sharing-is-the-name-of-the-game/#comment-5442 London Cosmetic Dentist Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:22:32 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=810#comment-5442 I rarely take the time or effort to “register” on a blog just to make a comment. And I completely agree with your policy re the blog carnival. Participating in such a group effort seems to imply the writer wishes to engage in conversation - if not, then they shouldn’t be included. but taking time to read others and participate in that gives a lot of encouragement to author I rarely take the time or effort to “register” on a blog just to make a comment. And I completely agree with your policy re the blog carnival. Participating in such a group effort seems to imply the writer wishes to engage in conversation - if not, then they shouldn’t be included.

but taking time to read others and participate in that gives a lot of encouragement to author

]]> By: D.J http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/07/21/sharing-is-the-name-of-the-game/#comment-5441 D.J Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:31:41 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=810#comment-5441 Beeing able to comment is important so that the writer can get a feedback! Beeing able to comment is important so that the writer can get a feedback!

]]> By: Carmen http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/07/21/sharing-is-the-name-of-the-game/#comment-5440 Carmen Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:16:39 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=810#comment-5440 You just gave great definition of blogging. Communication between blogger and visitor is a must. My opinion is that registration step for commenting kills that. Personally, i always skip to comment on such blogs, because i think it is not worth of time. Visitor likes simplicity and every step more will pull him away from the site. Cheers... You just gave great definition of blogging. Communication between blogger and visitor is a must. My opinion is that registration step for commenting kills that. Personally, i always skip to comment on such blogs, because i think it is not worth of time. Visitor likes simplicity and every step more will pull him away from the site.
Cheers…

]]> By: pandi merdeka http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/07/21/sharing-is-the-name-of-the-game/#comment-5439 pandi merdeka Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:57:21 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=810#comment-5439 @ Judy I also do a comment moderation, but my reason to do that is not for editing or something like you say. I love spammer :lol: @ Judy

I also do a comment moderation, but my reason to do that is not for editing or something like you say. I love spammer :lol:

]]> By: background checks blog http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/07/21/sharing-is-the-name-of-the-game/#comment-5438 background checks blog Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:05:13 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=810#comment-5438 This sounds like a fun site. I enjoyed these writing activities in my Comp class in college. As for the comments issue, I know on my blog I have to moderate to some degree just because their are certain adult industries that I do not want all over my site. Generally I approve most all comments though it is the whole point of blogging, to have a discussion. This sounds like a fun site. I enjoyed these writing activities in my Comp class in college.
As for the comments issue, I know on my blog I have to moderate to some degree just because their are certain adult industries that I do not want all over my site. Generally I approve most all comments though it is the whole point of blogging, to have a discussion.

]]> By: babyfootprint http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/07/21/sharing-is-the-name-of-the-game/#comment-5434 babyfootprint Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:17:49 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=810#comment-5434 When I saw comment with moderation I hate it coz 99% of my comments will not get approved even though I follow their rules and avoid being looked like a spam. It's disappointing to know that your comments are being rejected coz I've some spent time typing it. I just hope that won't happen here. When I saw comment with moderation I hate it coz 99% of my comments will not get approved even though I follow their rules and avoid being looked like a spam. It’s disappointing to know that your comments are being rejected coz I’ve some spent time typing it. I just hope that won’t happen here.

]]> By: Digital Signage http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/07/21/sharing-is-the-name-of-the-game/#comment-5423 Digital Signage Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:22:21 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=810#comment-5423 When it comes to comment moderation, sometimes it's necessary, but oftentimes it's just a "control freak" issue. The problem is that if someone does not get to say what they want in one area of the web, they can say it on millions of other sites and blogs. So, sometimes filtering is worthless anyway. When it comes to comment moderation, sometimes it’s necessary, but oftentimes it’s just a “control freak” issue. The problem is that if someone does not get to say what they want in one area of the web, they can say it on millions of other sites and blogs. So, sometimes filtering is worthless anyway.

]]> By: Becca http://www.jhsiess.com/2008/07/21/sharing-is-the-name-of-the-game/#comment-5422 Becca Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:54:16 +0000 http://www.jhsiess.com/?p=810#comment-5422 I stand by my original comment - sharing is the name of the game! For me, that's the beauty of blogging - the ability to share thoughts and opinions with others. Of course, that comes with a responsibility to be fair and constructive in your comments. Unfortunately, there are always people who don't wish to play by those rules, and they tend to spoil it for the rest of us. Personally, I rarely take the time or effort to "register" on a blog just to make a comment. And I completely agree with your policy re the blog carnival. Participating in such a group effort seems to imply the writer wishes to engage in conversation - if not, then they shouldn't be included. Thanks for linking to Write On Wednesday! All are invited to drop by and share thoughts on the writing process and craft...no registration or comment moderation necessary :) Beccas last blog post..<a href="http://writeonwednesday.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/write-on-schedule/" rel="nofollow">Write On Schedule</a> I stand by my original comment - sharing is the name of the game! For me, that’s the beauty of blogging - the ability to share thoughts and opinions with others. Of course, that comes with a responsibility to be fair and constructive in your comments. Unfortunately, there are always people who don’t wish to play by those rules, and they tend to spoil it for the rest of us.

Personally, I rarely take the time or effort to “register” on a blog just to make a comment. And I completely agree with your policy re the blog carnival. Participating in such a group effort seems to imply the writer wishes to engage in conversation - if not, then they shouldn’t be included.

Thanks for linking to Write On Wednesday! All are invited to drop by and share thoughts on the writing process and craft…no registration or comment moderation necessary :)
Beccas last blog post..Write On Schedule

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