Comment Instructions:
Follow these simple rules when writing comments on your peers' pages!!!
Rule #1 - Determine Your Reason for Commenting
Are you trying to get the reader's attention? Do you appreciate the work and want to say thank you? Do you disagree so strongly with what you're reading that you simply can't let it stand without a rebuttal? This will help you decide what kind of comment to write.
Rule #2 - Be Clear
When people come to the page later and read the comments, it isn't always clear what you're talking about. It's most important to provide context when there are a lot of comments. If comments are coming in really fast, for example, yours can get separated from the comment to which you're responding.
For example, instead of just starting out "Humidity is important too!" it's helpful if you start with some context like "TLC has a point about chocolate storage temperature, but has missed one important point" and then go on to talk about humidity. That way other commenters won't be confused as to why you started talking about bad hair weather on a post about chocolate.
Rule # 3 - Be Respectful
I shouldn't have to tell you this, but comments that start out "You're an idiot" or are laced with profanity, are just plain disrespectful and inappropriate. You shouldn't say anything you wouldn't say in person.
Rule # 4 - Make a Point
Don't just say "Wonderful" "I love it" or "LOL." Why is it wonderful? Why did you love it? Why is it fun? It's even more important to make a point when you disagree. It's a waste of time to just write "You're wrong." Make sure you include the reason you disagree.
Rule # 5 - Keep It Brief
Remember, this is a comment...not an entire blog post.
Rule # 6 - Proofread
I know it's hard; those boxes in which you write comments can be tiny, and they usually don't include a spellchecker. But proofreading is important because if you have a lot of typos or misspellings, it undermines your authority.
Follow these simple rules when writing comments on your peers' pages!!!
Rule #1 - Determine Your Reason for Commenting
Are you trying to get the reader's attention? Do you appreciate the work and want to say thank you? Do you disagree so strongly with what you're reading that you simply can't let it stand without a rebuttal? This will help you decide what kind of comment to write.
Rule #2 - Be Clear
When people come to the page later and read the comments, it isn't always clear what you're talking about. It's most important to provide context when there are a lot of comments. If comments are coming in really fast, for example, yours can get separated from the comment to which you're responding.
For example, instead of just starting out "Humidity is important too!" it's helpful if you start with some context like "TLC has a point about chocolate storage temperature, but has missed one important point" and then go on to talk about humidity. That way other commenters won't be confused as to why you started talking about bad hair weather on a post about chocolate.
Rule # 3 - Be Respectful
I shouldn't have to tell you this, but comments that start out "You're an idiot" or are laced with profanity, are just plain disrespectful and inappropriate. You shouldn't say anything you wouldn't say in person.
Rule # 4 - Make a Point
Don't just say "Wonderful" "I love it" or "LOL." Why is it wonderful? Why did you love it? Why is it fun? It's even more important to make a point when you disagree. It's a waste of time to just write "You're wrong." Make sure you include the reason you disagree.
Rule # 5 - Keep It Brief
Remember, this is a comment...not an entire blog post.
Rule # 6 - Proofread
I know it's hard; those boxes in which you write comments can be tiny, and they usually don't include a spellchecker. But proofreading is important because if you have a lot of typos or misspellings, it undermines your authority.