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Do you feel like spending time moderating and replying to comments is not worth it? Well the following post shows you why blog comments matter!
Danielle M. Villegas‘s insight:
This article came to me by way of Nick Kellet of @Listly on Twitter. I have to agree with the reasons presented here, as they are the main reason that I keep comments open on TechCommGeekMom. I definitely am trying to start discussions, as long as they are respectfully done–opposing opinions are welcome as long as there can be an agreement to disagree during the discussion.
–techcommgeekmom
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Copyblogger turned off their blog comments.
That’s a shame. I do monitor the comments on this blog, and unless it’s obviously spam, it doesn’t get published. I’ve only blocked or deleted one other comment, and it’s because it was from a person who wasn’t even in this field, and said hateful things in it. I was shocked and upset that someone could be so rude. Fortunately, I haven’t found anyone in the tech comm or elearning fields who have commented on here to be disrespectful. I don’t mind being told that I’m wrong, or hear a difference of opinion, but if the criticism isn’t constructive or respectful, then they are out. I’m glad I’ve only had to delete a comment only once so far.