Your blog is not a democracy
Hi WAmily,
Once in a while on WA, a blog post shows up about what do to with certain blog comments that are simply bad; not addressing your blog post, full of grammar and spelling mistakes and so on.
So how do you handle with those comments? Here is my take on it...
As an owner of a blog, you have the responsibility to police all the content, also your comments.
Your blog is not a democracy. Neither is mine.
My comment policy is pretty basic: don’t use the comments to blatantly promote yourself and don’t be an asshole. Disagreeing is fine, but don’t just tell me why I’m wrong, tell me what you think the alternative is.
I will not publish vindictive comments, and if you just want to feel better, hit a brick wall or something. Then ask yourself, “What’s the alternative? Am I really adding value?”
I know this does not apply to the 99% of the commenters who are cool people, and the 1% who enjoy living in their insanity probably won’t read this, but it’s good to have it out there.
Remember, don’t talk to the trash, just take it out.
All the best,
Luc
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Here I need to disagree just a tad bit, to an extended point, its true, “our blog is not a democracy.” However, our blog are still subjected under different countries governing laws that we must adhere to. I do understand where you are coming from. Some people do struggle with what to do about the situation that they have in front of them. This is why some ask for feedback. I do agree that if comments don't provide value, just toss them out.
True, our blog is subjected to laws, GDPR and others, and if we do not handle our comments with care Google will punish us too. Thanks for your comment, Brenda.
If I don't like a blog, or can just think of negative comments, I DO NOT comment. What's the purpose if I don't have anything good to offer (for example, a suggestion, a teaching, a useful experience or others). I skip and go on with my day. No harm, no time wasted.
I am sorry you had to experience this, but do not worry. In the end, bad comments are always comments and they add to your ranking ;) Let people have their own opinion (even if it's sh*t, but you cannot change everybody's mind).
True Maja, I am like you, if I don't like what I see , I just move on, No worries it did not happen to me, just addressing the issue. Thanks for the comment.
Oh, okay. I'm glad it didn't happen to you, but yes, it is a thing and probably someone had to face it.
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Agreed :)