I disapproved a Comment and I Feel Terrible.

This morning I added another post to my site and requested comments over at "Site Comments". Long story short someone left me a comment. However it didn't make any sense in regards to the post. So I went ahead and disapproved it. I think he was confused and thought that he was giving me feedback. And actually I really appreciate that.
In the mean time, I feel terrible.
I'm not sure why folks get so confused between feedback and comments.
Anyways, I certainly hope I didn't hurt his feelings.
For any newbies who are confused, a comment is something that you type after you read a blog post. You can add to the post, give your oppinion or share your insite. It is sort of a conversation that you are having with the author of the post about the topic that was written about. A comment gets seen by the public and adds value to the post which helps the author.
Feedback is when you are giving advise to the website owner. You may point out spelling errors or compliment them on their site. Generally what you are doing is making suggestions to better their site. But unlike comments, feedback doesn't get seen by the public.
I hope this helps to clearify. But in the meantime, I really feel sorry that I had to disapprove a comment.
I often pay for comments and when I do take the time to leave comments to get some in return I really take care to provide top notch comments and I expect the same in return.
I know it doesn't feel great but this is your business you are talking about and your time that you take to leave comments is precious.
Feel free to refer people to this training so that they understand what is required for commenting: Quality Commenting: The Do's and Don'ts
You can play for a Saint, approve every comment, it'll cost you your credits, after approving you can go to your website and delete or edit the comment.
But I don't think that's a wise decision...
I sometimes act as if it's a good friend,
Hé Wendy, how nice of you to drop by to review my website, as I asked you too. I appreciate that very much. A visitor always has another experience than the developer. I will adjust the categories ASAP, you are so right, this is not working etc.etc.
and I end with, do we see each other this weekend on the beach...?? Give me a call tomorrow, CU XX
We have members of all levels and everyone is trying their best. We are a community that welcomes everyone and specialize in helping newbies.
Because the online opportunity is so tremendous and can change lives for the better, I never want to discourage anyone or reject their efforts when they try to help.
I'm a professional writer with over 30 years in the business and I've had my comments rejected for petty reasons. It has caused me to be reluctant to comment at all.
I'm grateful for every comment I receive. Someone took time, energy and attention away from their daily demands to invest in my blog post. If the comment is inappropriate as in the case you mention, I simply edit it to my satisfaction.
The entire commenting process is artificial when using the Comment Tool, it is far more efficient to edit inappropriate comments than to reject them.
The difference between the two is not only explained in the directions over at the Site Rubix, but Kyle has devised training which members SHOULD read before participating in any one of the two portals.
Members should know the difference between feedback in which a review of a person's entire website looking at design, layout, color scheme, etc., etc. has been asked for by the owner of said website as opposed to just reading ONE article, (that which is up for review by the author, posted, and even has the article title listed) and sharing concise opinions/thoughts/comments on the subject matter.
It's just a matter of being engaged and having awareness of each assignment as the individual participates over at the portal.
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