When leaving comments on someone’s blog, it’s not really a good idea to be rude, call the author derogatory names, or imply that the author is an idiot. That’s an ill thought out way to build bridges within the community.
Sometimes a post will inflame you, but suppress your urge to lash out. Behave like you have some respect for the blogger (even if you don’t) and yourself. There is a way to disagree or correct someone without seeming like a raving lunatic.
- Acknowledge that you’ve read the blogger’s entire entry
- State the points you disagree with and why
- If you spot any errors, point out those errors without being sarcastic or rude.
- Under no circumstances should you call the blogger or others leaving comments anything derogatory
This should be common sense, but you’d be amazed at how often I see comments left on blogs that reflect poorly on the person leaving the comment.
