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By: Betshopboy.net » The Week In Review (04/11 - 10/11)

Betshopboy.net » The Week In Review (04/11 - 10/11) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:10:33 +0000

[...] Leaving comments on blog posts is part of the overall blogging experience as it is how you interact with other bloggers and people around the world that share a similar interest. Having seen an innocent comment left on a post degenerate into a pissing match between bloggers, Eilliot of ejcross dot com had put together 5 tips to leaving good comments for your benefit. [...]

By: elliott

elliott — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:25:15 +0000

Nick,

Great quote to use and live by: “Comment to others how you would have comment to you.” I like that!

Thanks for stopping by, I’ll have to visit your site for some inspiration on those lowly days for me.

By: Nick Grimshawe

Nick Grimshawe — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:02:45 +0000

Yes, a direct hit. I personally haven’t encountered the rants you talk of, but I am very selective about the blogs I visit and trashing and namecalling I don’t have any time for.

You points and suggestions are great. Start with a positive even if you don’t agree. Try to contribute something to the dialogue, something that would forward the conversation.

Comment to others how you would have comment to you.

Nick

By: elliott

elliott — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:31:11 +0000

@ bestshopboy,

Thanks for the zoom! I feel strongly that how you comment can help draw visitors into your own site. However, how you respond to criticism or personal attacks is key to your success.

I have seen all to often an innocent comment left on a site, only to be turned into a pissing match between others. How you respond in this situation shows your class and integrity.

Thanks for responding!

By: betshopboy

betshopboy — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:38:04 +0000

An insightful post indeed. Hope to see every bloggers adopting such code of “comment” ethics because reading slanging matches and names calling in the comment section really spoil the fun of blog reading.

I hope I’ve applied some, if not all, of your good tips in my comment here.

The last tip was pure GOLD!

Consider it ZOOMED!

By: elliott

elliott — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:39:08 +0000

Grizzly,

Thanks for finding me! I like your blog also, and plan on visiting more often. Thanks also for the kind words as my wife tends to think so.

Best wishes also!

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By: Grizzly

Grizzly — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:47:29 +0000

Hi Elliot,

I’ve been reading your posts on BZ and had to explore your blog. Excellent topics, writing and you sound like a heck of a nice guy - a real winning combo.

Just wanted to say that you’ve got a terrific site and I’m glad I found it.

All the best.

Grizzly

By: elliott

elliott — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:06:11 +0000

Thanks for the kind words!

I also agree that one’s personal opinions should be limited to creative critcisms or suggestions, but never to defame or trash the other person.

Morality and ethics in blogging is paramount to being a better blogger. Without them, integrity of the entire blogging community could be damaged seriously.

By: aksn1p3r

aksn1p3r — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:00:56 +0000

I approve 100% with your “comment ethic”.

I like to keep my personal thoughts and conveyances of opinion to a minimum of factual info and a small suggestion, if not commendation… that in turn would be the mutualistic approach to gaining a mature audience who will exhibit professionalism as it should be exhibited, both online and off.

We read warning posts about tactics and defamation… but do we adhere?

Lets keep blogging simple and morally inclined. Great post!