Why do some websites allow comments, and others do not? Are you the type of person who enjoys having their say?
Have you ever stopped to wonder why some Internet links have places to post comments, and some do not? If you are like me, you enjoy voicing your opinion and find it frustrating to not be able to do so. But, why would the website owner care about my feelings?
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Networking.
Some sites have groups of writers that work for them, all on their own, from home. These writers can show their support for each other by posting comments. A way of saying, “I have seen your site, now check out mine”, without actually saying that.
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Bragging Rights = More Sharing.
A site where you can post your comment is more likely to be shared by you personally as a way of showing your friends that you have your name on a site, with your opinions.
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Input for Improvement
Some writers like to have input as a way to improve. When they get feedback they can return to their site and edit, omit, or add things to make the site better. A better site generates more hits, and most site creators want this.
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Approval
Some writers like to have comments as a sort of pat on the back, a way to feel good. A way to get interaction with people.
Why wouldn’t a site have a comments area?
- They do not want any negative feedback.
- They do not have time to manage feedback. Most sites enable the user to delete any feedback, or require them to check it before it is posted. Some site owners do not have time for this so simply do not allow feedback of any kind.
- They simply over looked the importance of allowing it.
- The site isn’t conducive to having comments added. Meaning that what ever the site is about, there is no point in commenting on it.
My own thoughts for you to comment on, if you wish.
- I have dial up Internet, it is slow and annoying. It is hard and time consuming to post comments, so I only do so when I am passionate about something, or have lots of time to wait for a site to down load. I prefer sites where the comment shows up right away, as opposed to ones where it has to go through a moderator.
- I am frustrated when I cannot have input, especially to correct something or point out something. Recently there was a site about a couple who lost a cat for several years, and then found it. The site reported they lost a “ginger” cat, but the picture clearly showed a calico cat.
- I would LOVE to be able to add comments on links where certain pet foods are being marketed as good food. However, these sites usually do not allow comments, or would certainly delete mine!
- From the social networking aspect, it is sometimes hard to come up with comments more exciting than the standard “that is a good poem” comment. Sometimes I would rather say nothing than add a redundant comment.
September 16th, 2008 at 9:23 am
trust me when I say this: redundant comments in the area of poetry are well received as poets are sensitive creatures and thrive on the smallest interaction!
sure *more is better* as to a longer comment because then it is more personal as well – and that’s why I often add a favorite line of their poem that made me smile or do some deep thinking.
superb idea for an article – and you beat me to it! Kudos for winning the race to the writing concept! smiling, ~ d
September 16th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Great article! I enjoy leaving comments when I have the time to do so. As a writer I also enjoy recieving comments and find it kind of dissapointing when I don’t get any. Comments can help writers improve or reassure them that they are doing a good job. Thanks for the great article once again!
September 16th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
good information…even i was not aware of this. that\’s great to encourage someone by posting comments and getting the same comments for ur works as well which not only encourages us but also tell us about our shortcomings.
September 16th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
nice and informative piece…
September 16th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
I enjoy comments on my work. It is great eccouragement. I try to hit all my friends and believe me it is not easy so sometimes all they get is a short comment. It least they know I cared enough to say something.
September 18th, 2008 at 6:47 am
very educational and realistic point of view about putting a blog on a website.
September 18th, 2008 at 9:24 am
I always have an opinion and “I never leave home without it!” Nice piece. Definitely worth a positive comment!
September 19th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Great title! It grabs my attention, and I enjoy reading it!
September 21st, 2008 at 4:28 pm
I agree, good title. I think that some websites, unfortunately, are forced to close comments boxes because of abuse (this recently happened on one of my sites!)
September 30th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Great article !
October 20th, 2008 at 12:38 am
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