Disabled Comments Blogs
A lot has been written about “Disabled Comments Blogs” lately.My suggestion re the same is that the viewer should be informed up front that such blogs do not allow comments, and not at the end of the blog as is the case currently.
I think that persons may be attracted to the blog based on its title and accompanying introductory statement(s), and may wish to comment on it only to find out at the end of the blog that it does not allow comments.
One way of doing this is to put “Comments Disallowed” or a similar phrase in brackets just after the title of the blog on the blog listing page.
This will require the input of CS staff.
Perhaps the system can be programmed in such a way so that when the blog poster ticks off the “comments disallowed” button before posting the blog, this will automatically trigger the action to add “Comments Disallowed” or a similar phrase in brackets just after the title of the blog on the blog listing page.
Anyone who chooses to open and view the contents of the blog is free to do so, knowing fully well that it does not allow comments.
If a blog poster may not be available for a period of time to “mind” the blog by responding to comments soon after they are posted, I do not see the need to disallow comments during this time. Such comments will still be there waiting for responses when the poster returns.
What do you think?
All comments, including other suggestions, welcome!
Comments (18)
it's a lost cause...
Good idea, Socrates
I agree with Soc's suggestion that the viewer be informed up front, by placing them in a Blog category called FYI (For Your Information), Comments Disallowed, or something similar. All the blogs have categories.
That way you would know upfront you wont be able to comment and can avoid such blogs if desired.
Counter blogs are an option, but if the OP doesn't want to comment then the end result is the same.
I do agree in peoples right to choose though.
It is my frustration to deal with not theirs.
We know that your blog was done in fun.
Thanks for your input.
You are right about the particular blogger to whom you referred, who does not allow comments on his blogs.
However, it is his choice to disallow comments.
I suppose he has his reasons for doing so.
I think it is worth a try.
Mimi
Thanks for supporting the idea.
I agree with you fully re the let-down feeling.
That is the main reason for the suggestion that the “comments disallowed”
statement should be announced up front.
That does not prevent a person from viewing the blog if he/she chooses to do so knowing beforehand that comments are not allowed.
Thanks for supporting and expanding on the idea.
I also support a person's right to chose.
The suggestion does not infringe, in any way, on a person's right to post a “comments disallowed” blog.
I Do Know What Conrad Mean! And I Do Agree With Him.
When I Learn The Ones That Does Not Allow Comments A Lot! I Just Dont Read Them. And Just Carry On.
Ps. It does not brother me at all!
Thanks for your comment.