About Comments

Dear Commenter,

You didn’t comment because of the topic.  You commented only after we were friends.  You left a comment when I commented on your blog.  And I left another comment there in response to your comment.  I understand:

  1. You aren’t interested in topics.
  2. You are interested in making friends.

I read your comments.   I want your comments to remain unchallenged.  I want them to reflect a moment in time.  They expresses who YOU are.  And that is something which should be beyond debate.  We agree:

  1. Your comments are meaningful to you.
  2. Your comments are meaningful to me.

A comment should be short.  It shouldn’t lead to a discussion.  It should be friendly.  It may be a comment about the author.  It may be a comment about the post.  But it is, primarily, a comment about YOU.

  1. Don’t reply to the previous commenter.
  2. And don’t expect a reply to your comment.

The problem with commenting is that you are afraid.  You wonder if your comment is appropriate.  You don’t like to argue and fight.  You worry:

  1. Are you being too controversial?
  2. Will others disagree with you?

Everyone who takes the time to read a post should have a comment about it.  Your comment can be anything (how you feel):

  1. Your comment doesn’t have to be on topic.
  2. Your comment doesn’t have to be smart or funny.

You should let me know you were here.  You read the post?  You got something out of it!  Sure, we’ve had our misunderstandings in the past.  So:

  1. Why comment?
  2. How will it be perceived?

Rest assured.  Though we may have had our differences in the past.  Let’s get this straight, here and now:

  1. I write the posts… and
  2. You leave the comments!

Any Questions?

The Poster

August 29, 2008 • Tags: , , , • Posted in: Dear Me MR

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