How to leave a comment

The purpose of commenting is to connect. We comment all the time on social media like on             YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Blogs, and Twitter. These are just a few places we leave comments. The main reason we comment is to express are own opinions or thought on what has been written or what we have watch. Think about this we comment to connect, we connect by telling stories, using humor, and even sharing are thoughts and are own thinking. Now before you ever leave a comment remember you are trying to engage a conversation between you and the blogger.  Now before we move on lets talk about the different between a good comment and a bad comment. To begin with a good comment is known as a highway comment. When the writer or blogger reads your highway comment, they should be able to respond with more details.

EXAMPLE

Blog- Sofia’s blog was about horses and how to take care of them

Comment –   Hi Sofia, I loved your blog post and I too love horses. What is your favorite breed?

On this comment you will notice that it includes a question. Not all highway comments need a question. Some highway comments tell a relation or similar experience. By asking Sofia what her favorite breed Is allows her to respond to this comment by telling her favorite breed.

Now on the other hand you do not want to be the person who leaves a bad comment also know as a dead end comment.  These comments are called dead end comments because the blogger or writer can not restrictively respond to these comments. These comments are basically at a dead end and can not move any farther into conversation.

EXAMPLE

Blog – Matt’s blog is all about cooking cupcakes

Comment – Hello Matt, I liked your blog

Some people look at this comment thinking that it is OK to leave these type’s of comments, but in reality a writer or blogger wants to know what you liked about the post or disliked about the post.  Sometimes when you leave these types of comments it confuses the blogger into thinking that maybe you did not even read the post. Here is some advice on how to make a quality comment:

How to

  1. read the blog
  2. Make a connection or say something that you liked about the post or disliked
  3. read  your comment make sure it makes since
  4. Post

Think about Your Digital privacy

  • ONLY use your FIRST name
  • Don’t include your personal information like your address
  • Don’t include Specific places or Times

Think about your TONE

  • Be polite, friendly, and encouraging
  • Have some humor, but be careful with sarcasm
  •  Don’t come on rude and naughty if you did not like the post

Think about this…

  • Does your comment make sense
  • Is it on topic
  • Does it have correct punctuation
  • Does it start a conversation

Next time you comment on a post think about the following guidelines

GUIDELINES ……

  • Is your comment even worth reading
  • Does it start a conversation
  • Is it on topic
  • Are you being encouraging and polite
  • When you dislike the post are you being rude about it ( the answer should be NO)
  • Think before you comment
  • Re-read your comment to make sure there are no air’s
  • Try to have correct Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling
  • Don’t take the short cut and abbreviate ( Mon.,Fri, and min.)
  •  Also do not use TEXTING Language (LoL, Idk, K)
  •   Remember do not include your PERSONAL INFORMATION

I think that you are ready to try and leave a highway comment

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