I genuinely appreciate comments. The sound my notification makes when I receive a new one sends me racing to my screen to see what someone has to say. It’s gratifying to know that people engage with the content I’ve created and the experiences I share. Any blogger who claims indifference to comments is likely not being truthful. Comments are what transform a blog from a mere diary into an interactive platform.
Through comments, I have picked up invaluable tips on sleep routines, recovery from tonsillectomies, and even tricks for successful potty training. I’ve discovered where to buy unique items and learned how to style the perfect ballerina bun. I’ve shared hearty laughs and often felt that a spontaneous comment could outshine my meticulously crafted posts.
Commenting can also expand your readership; if you share something clever or entertaining on another blog, it’s likely that others will want to check out your own site. However, there are certain types of comments that make me (and many others) less inclined to engage. Here’s a rundown of the types of commenters I could do without:
- The Copy-Pasters: The most frustrating comment is one that simply states “great post!” or “love it here!” without any indication that the commenter has actually engaged with the content. It seems like these individuals are just trying to collect as many blog visits as possible, but it’s clear when someone hasn’t read the post.
- The Self-Promoters: If you have something relevant to share, that’s fine, but simply saying “check out my giveaway!” is exasperating. At least try to add some substance to your comment first! Additionally, those who drop their URLs everywhere don’t realize that if your comment is worth reading, I’ll click your avatar to visit your blog.
- The Off-Topic Commenters: Comments should relate to the article they accompany. This isn’t a social media wall, so please refrain from using the comment section for unrelated thoughts. There’s a contact option available, so use that instead.
- The Spammers: It’s one thing to deal with spam in your email, but it’s another to have it cluttering your blog. Thankfully, spam filters can eliminate most of these annoyances, but before I had one, I was overwhelmed with a flood of irrelevant comments every day.
- The Cowardly Anonymous: I’ve received some of my favorite challenging comments that present opposing views. However, if you can’t even muster the courage to use your name, I’m less inclined to consider your perspective and may just delete your comment.
- The Unreachable Commenters: It used to frustrate me immensely when someone left a question in a comment, but their email address was something like “no-reply-comment@blogger.com.” I felt obligated to reply, but it was often inappropriate to do so on their blog. And don’t even get me started on fake email addresses!
- The Thank-You Commenters: Those who leave comments like “thanks for visiting my blog” not only come off as rude but also make the conversation more about themselves than the content at hand. Can you not find anything else to contribute?
Did I miss any of your pet peeves? What annoys you about blog comments? Or are you hesitant to leave a comment at all?
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In summary, thoughtful commenting can enhance the blogging experience for everyone involved. Let’s strive to make our interactions meaningful and respectful.
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