DISQUS

John Cow · 2 years ago

So do we really have to edit all of Angel's comments now?

250$ Contest · 2 years ago

By the way, the adwords ad above which says something about JC with the domain name johnchow.info is redirecting to cashquests.com . Guess kumiko is running out of good posts lately... tough luck!

Cash Quests · 2 years ago

Yes, you're right. I can't imagine why I would advertise under the JohnChow.info domain...nobody would click on that all...what on earth am I thinking...I should really form a plan when I do these things...

250$ Contest · 2 years ago

FYI the domain created an impression of a spam site.

Angel · 2 years ago

Is Kumiko really human? That's what I want to know. 'Tis not woman, 'tis machine!

Joyce Babu · 2 years ago

Which comment are you referring to?

Punny Money · 2 years ago

You really gotta be careful about editing comments as you please. Those comments, believe it or not, are owned by their writers, not the blog owner. The commenter retains copyright of their comments. At best, you just get a non-exclusive license to display it. Editing a comment may violate that person's copyright. It's best to spell out that your non-exclusive right also includes the right to edit, delete, or republish in your commenting policy.

I am not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice, but remember that just because it's on your blog doesn't mean it's automatically copyright you.

BeckyS · 2 years ago

Whether you publish them or not is up to you. If you are editing them to change someone's main point, this would not be fair use IMHO, but if you wanted to remove expletives from a post, I think this is something you are entitled to do.

Steven · 2 years ago

I think you got it wrong. While the comment clearly belongs to the commentor, the blog owner has the right to post, edit, or delete the comment itself. Never once was there a mentioning of the blog owner taking credit or claiming copyrights to the comment itself, so there is no such thing as violating copyrights here. Deleting or dismissing a commment altogether is the sole discretion of the blog owner.

Editing is to delete unwanted language or other unwanted comments. Just because you are editing a comment or omitting unwanted information, does not mean you are violating the copyright laws, afterall, the blog owner never claim they wrote the comment nor would they edit it in a way to make it seem like they made the comment themselves.

Lori Falcon · 2 years ago

I have edited a couple of comments because they put links to something they were selling. I don't mind links in comments if it's related though. I edited those links and commented back saying, "If you would like to advertise on my site, please contact me via email to negotiate a price or linkback. Thank you.". I still leave their comment just take the link out.

Word Hugger · 2 years ago

You forgot spam comments! A blog I have on a .edu domain gets hundreds of comments from "augnajksgnaksg.random-domain-name.info" and username gaklsngklasnglkang all the time, expecting someone not to filter them.

Lisa · 2 years ago

Seems like I get a lot more spam comments lately. If someone has a valid comment, I don't mind linking to their site. But those that are nothing but a blatant advertisement, I just delete.

Israel · 2 years ago

eh, this is sorta common sense. nothing was learned to day. no offense.

BeckyS · 2 years ago

True you may not have learned anything, and it is common sense, my articles are more aimed at beginner bloggers. (no offence taken btw)

Israel · 2 years ago

oh ok, cool. didnt mean to sound like an ass. lol.

Wayne Liew · 2 years ago

The same system of having a comments approved first before subsequent comments will be approved automatically is also being used by me.

I agree with you that we need a policy to stick to when moderating out comments.

Angel · 2 years ago

Moderation is rarely needed. If you start messing with what people say then people will get angry. Akismet for spam, and let the rest slide, nofollowing links if need be.

BeckyS · 2 years ago

Thanks for people's comments and feedback. You may say that editing comments can deter commentators, this may be true, but if you run a business blog, some comments may be totally inappropriate and not in-line with what you want your corporate image to be.

Markk · 2 years ago

NO big deal as far as comments are concerned. If one is out of place, delete it as you see fit. Don't ever alter people's comments. If you're too fussy about comments, set up moderation. Spam is an overplayed word. You don't need a rocket scientist to control comments coming to your blog.

Chris Jacobson · 2 years ago

I don't find myself having problems with any comments on my site. My readers are mostly respectful.

2xKnight · 2 years ago

Creating an atmosphere of such negativity is also something you should try to do on your blog.

Really? Are you sure you don't have a "not" missing there?

Tay · 2 years ago

Becky,

This was a great read. If I get a really bad comment, I'm more likely just to delete it than edit it out. But even if I'm not 100% happy with it but it's still okay, I'll leave the comment. People do have the right to voice their own opinion on my blog. I know it's my blog and they're my comments, but I am interested in what people have to say even if it can be negative sometimes.

But of course, if I did get a comment where someone gave out some very personal information, I would delete it. It's not that I'm afraid of being held responsible or connected to any other group, but I don't want someone to get their hands on someone else's info.

Once again, great post. I look forward to reading more from you. :)

BeckyS · 2 years ago

Thanks Tay ! :D

Michael Fultz · 2 years ago

I do get a ton of spam comments, and I really need to start editing them more..

vhxn.com · 1 year ago

Cool Nice post Becky , You forgot to mention about the Spam comments & the duplicate comments :mrgreen:

ssn search · 9 months ago

Seems like I get a lot more spam comments lately. If someone has a valid comment, I don’t mind linking to their site. But those that are nothing but a blatant advertisement, I just delete.