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Writers Forum - May 2007

May 24th 2007 23:17

Hey,

When people get to a post through Google, they leave sometimes Anonymous comments, which I find is pretty boring and bad.

But since "Anonymous" is default in the name-section of the comments by people not signed in, it's the easiest way to take.

I would prefer to have that space empty and leave it to each and everyone to choose whether they'd like to write a name or be Anonymous.

Also, it would be helpful to be able to edit all comments as an admin of the blog.

Thanks,

peeker

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Comment by jon

May 25th 2007 00:20

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We can make the Anonymous comment idea an option, no problem.

Editing other people's comments is a little trickier. It means that you can basically alter what someone has said and mis-represent them.

You do have the option to delete any comments on your blog.

Comment by peeker

May 25th 2007 08:18

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Hi,

Thanks, sounds good.

To edit is practical, because you don't have to delete a comment because of something they wrote. You just edit the comment, delete the sentence that has (awful language, hater's comments, other bad stuff) and replace it with something like "please keep this conversation mature", or "no hate, thank you".

To delete those comments feels wrong (unless the whole comment is shit).

You get the idea...

Thanks,

peeker

Comment by Ahmed

May 25th 2007 14:38

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You could have an 'Your comment is subject to being edited' disclaimer before an anonymous post.

I don't see whats wrong with haters comments, they inspire 'discussin' and ultimately blog traffic.

You'd be surprised, blogs that average 10,000 hits a day have comment sections filled with nothing but hate, it's like an inevitability the bigger your blog is (and depending on the subject too).

Comment by peeker

May 25th 2007 15:11

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Hey Ahmed,

You could have an 'Your comment is subject to being edited' disclaimer before an anonymous post.

I mean that all comments are editable, not just anonymous. If that's what you're saying...

I don't see whats wrong with haters comments, they inspire 'discussin' and ultimately blog traffic.

Yes, but for instance attacking other people is not ok. In discussion it's ok to disagree, but not hate.

It might be harder with more visitors, believe me I've had to delete few already, but there's a limit. I would like as an admin to be in charge of my blog's limit, which is not set low, but shouldn't be inexistent either.

Thanks for you thoughts,

peeker

Comment by Ahmed

May 25th 2007 15:31

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In these situations I think an all or none approach is better.

Don't edit peoples comments, they won't appreciate that and it will only spur more hate and resentment. Just delete them and be on your way.

Comment by Kleonaptra

May 28th 2007 06:18

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I do not agree with editing comments. If you dont like it, delete it.
I could put up with a lot of hate and personal attacks for 10 000 hits! Its only text mate!

Comment by peeker

May 28th 2007 07:46

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It depends if you want to create a enjoyable environment or not. Even sites with 50 000 hits edit and/or delete comments.

The function should exist, then if you want to use it is up to you.

//peeker

Comment by Ahmed

May 28th 2007 08:16

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Actually I very much doubt sites with '50,000 hits' edit comments, the disclaimer usually goes along th elines of 'follow the ToS otherwise your account will be terminated'.

Comment by peeker

May 28th 2007 08:27

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Some do, promise =)

Of course they can't control all, but if a comment gets reported by another user, the admins sometimes edit it.

Comment by Brenton

May 28th 2007 11:16

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I thnik that a tool where you list offensive terms or phrases you want to be prevented should exist.

But common sense dictates that a comments editing feature would be abused to hell and back.

Comment by Kleonaptra

May 29th 2007 02:01

Kalikapsychosis

Ive been thinking about this a bit since yesterday, and Peeker, yep, I see your point. I had two good mates on my site start arguing and it just changed the happy nature of the page....I wouldnt want too much crap going on. Im starting to think Id rather just be out of the spotlight!
My solution? I threatened to delete them both. Never a single bad word after that. Maybe just state some page rules, like this or that wont be tolerated, then, if people break the rules, kick em. I wouldnt like to see a world where comments could be edited....As Jon says, your opening up a can of worms where people can be misrepresented and thats pretty serious.

Comment by Someone

May 29th 2007 20:31

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I just want to be able to edit the comments of people I don't like, and make confess their gay love for tom cruise or other such nonsense.

But seriously... editing comments just isn't worth the trouble it'd bring. If you don't like it, delete it. If it was a valid comment or whatever, ask the poster to re-post, without whatever it was that warranted deletion.

Comment by Philip Sharp

May 29th 2007 20:41

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Wait -- aren't we given the option to disallow anonymous comments to our blogs from the get-go?

Comment by Ahmed

May 30th 2007 01:08

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Yeah, were allowed to moderate them and allow/disallow them too...

Comment by Brenton

May 30th 2007 03:18

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I think the idea is to leave the Tag as a space, so rather than default anonomous, people have to write their name in - so you know who is talkin'

Comment by Philip Sharp

May 30th 2007 03:24

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Ahmed brings up an interesting point.

Since I basically can't stand the general public, I didn't want them coming in and multiplying the moronic quotient of my blogs. However -- that probably does generate talk, and therefore hits, and therefore revenue.

I may need to reconsider...

Comment by peeker

May 30th 2007 07:16

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Brendon - exactly. It shouldn't be hard to fix.

I'm just saying, the edit-function should exist. Then if you want to use it in a bad way, it's up to you. A blog is personal enough for each and everyone to decide what they want to allow or do with different functions of it.

Thanks for all the brain storming though.

//peeker

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