LEAVE A COMMENT, THE RIGHT WAY!
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Wanna leave a kickass comment on a blog or forum? Here's the lowdown on etiquette and best practices for a smoother, speedier approval, and a more fruitful conversation:
Comment like a pro:
- Read the damn post: Dive deep into the topic before spewing your thoughts. Make sure your comment adds some value and isn't just hot air.
- Use your real name, dawg: Don't be that guy with an anonymous handle—cease the opportunity to gain credibility and trust!
- Keep it meaningful: Share your impressions, ask questions, or provide insights—but keep it long enough to make a difference, not too short to leave people scratching their heads.
- Keep it civil: Even when you vehemently disagree, be polite and respectful. Inflammatory comments, racist remarks, or outright hate won't fly here.
- Proper grammar and punctuation: Good grammar isn't just for English class—it's the mark of a thoughtful commentator who respects their audience.
- Avoid yelling: You're not shouting at someone in real life, so no typing in ALL CAPS. It's annoying and contrary to the whole purpose of a civilized discussion.
- Consider your audience: Remember, your comment will potentially be seen by a diverse and broad audience. Keep it clean, classy, and tasteful.
- Keep the emojis to a minimum: They can enhance a conversation, but overuse may hinder professionalism. Use 'em sparingly.
- No spamming: Give value to the community instead of spamming with irrelevant, promotional, or shoddy comments—you'll only get blocked.
- Know thine own forum: Each site has its own rules and policies. Familiarize yourself with them, and adapt accordingly to play by their rules.
Managing Negative Comments:
When faced with criticism or negative feedback, rememmber: keeping your cool and maintaining a positive perspective goes a long way. Acknowledge the valid points, reinforce the positive aspects, and strive to keep the conversation constructive without fueling the fire.
Now that you're equipped, go forth and comment like the king or queen you are!
- In the education section of a Kenyan news forum, engage in thoughtful discussions about the latest developments in education by adhering to proper commenting etiquette.
- During a heated debate about European-Leagues football, especially the Premier League, maintain a respectful and civil manner, leaving your comments filled with insight and proper grammar for a more enlightening conversation.
- Don't forget to chime in the sports news section when Kenya's national football team takes on rivals in international tournaments, using your real name to leave long and meaningful replies that genuinely add value to the discussion.
- Educate others by asking relevant questions or sharing your insights on local education policies and their impact on students' lives in the news and opinion section.
- Move the conversation on a technology blog forward by providing constructive feedback and positive reinforcement on new innovations and classroom tools, keeping your comments clean, classy, and tasteful.
- Remind others to respect the rules and policies of a specific forum when participating in discussions, as breaking them may lead to getting blocked from leaving valuable comments in the future.