The second is to protect my audience. In a post reviewing a game for teenegers (widely commentrs by teenegers), I noted some strange comments asking to get in contact via msn messegner – always from the same email address – that was different from the messenger one and that didn’t seem a “young” email address.

So my policy is to have a look to all the comments, even if it’s tedious. Specially now when I allow to send a pictur with the comment…

(as always, sorry for my poor english)

Otherwise, anything goes. Profanities stay as long as they’re in context and being used to make a point.

But long comments – absolutely encouraged. If someone wants to write an essay or get up on their soapbox, they’re free to. For me that’s the meat on the bones of blogging. That’s the side of blogging that I think traditional journalism is a little leery about: sustained arguments that really deeply engage with the material. (Mind you, there’s an argument for keeping comments short to keep everyone succinct).

Having said all this, I’m in the safe position of having a personal blog for fun. I’ve plans to have a professional portfolio site that should allow comments, and I’ll no doubt moderate that more strictly….

One thing I won’t do anymore is let comments go through unmoderated. It’d feel like wandering out the front door with my pants round my ankles.

1. No spam. It is clear when somebody has come to your blog entry just to sell a product, etc, and has most likely not even read it. I esp. hate when they are going to mention sexual things or Viagra. I have a G rated blog, and delete these immediately. Actually, I delete all spam.

2. No cursing. At lease no excessive cursing.

Krissy :)

I let the long ones in as long as they are entertaining in some way or add value. Sometimes the long ones are “great article, now here’s my story”. It similar to someone listening to you only waiting for their turn to speak.

I don’t allow the rude comments or the ones who are trying to pick a fight with me. I don’t argue with people let alone on my blog-it’s too draining in general.

Given the number of people either out of work or concerned with lossing their jobs it seems bazarre that she has posts with only 4 comments a week after publication. Personally I don’t think she does herself as a blogger or the larger issue of the job hunt any favor by constricting the comments as she does.

My unpublished policy is anything will be published except:

-Affiliate spam or spam-spam
-Personal attacks (on me or another reader)
-Obvious insanity

I have people in discussions via comments on my blog – and that’s fine as long as it doesn’t get ugly. Relevant links are appreciated and even suggestions for follow-up posts.

I don’t have a written policy. I don’t allow profanity, or spam, but other than that, most comments are fine.

My comment section is where all the action is. Those who comment are very respectful of my wishes.

That’s why I took a very relaxed style in writing my comment policy. http://rodneyolsen.net/comment-policy

I wanted to ensure that people knew there were some things I wouldn’t permit but on the whole I’m keen for people to comment. I want comments so I refuse to scare commenters away with scary sounding policies.

The truth is, I don’t have to allow any comments at all. Harsh I know, but some people get on my site and feel the need to elbow me where it hurts. They have this crazy idea that I’m going to allow it because it’s blog.

It’s safe to say you’re better off not posting rude comments on anyone’s blog. We love to hear other people’s opinions but hassling the writer won’t get you anywhere. Say what you want but if it’s misguided it will be deleted.

Just my thoughts.