Comments on: Comment Challenge Day 12 - Assessing comment-friendliness http://openstacks.net/os/2008/05/13/comment-challenge-day-3-join-a-comment-tracking-service-9/ Promoting information access and literacy for all. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:44:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Greg http://openstacks.net/os/2008/05/13/comment-challenge-day-3-join-a-comment-tracking-service-9/#comment-1787 Greg Thu, 15 May 2008 00:19:37 +0000 http://openstacks.net/os/?p=650#comment-1787 The Categories box ignores the delineation of the podroll and plants itself in the same spot. Very messy. The Categories box ignores the delineation of the podroll and plants itself in the same spot. Very messy.

]]> By: Sue Waters http://openstacks.net/os/2008/05/13/comment-challenge-day-3-join-a-comment-tracking-service-9/#comment-1786 Sue Waters Wed, 14 May 2008 23:44:46 +0000 http://openstacks.net/os/?p=650#comment-1786 Checked it in IE 7 and looks okay. What happens? Not good that it breaks in IE since most non-techies use IE. Yeah sure Mike 8-) I seem to remember you had it written on the computer (only jealous since I hadn't thought of doing that). I try very hard to respond to all commenters but with two blogs and work its really hard. Which is why I would never put it in writing. Checked it in IE 7 and looks okay. What happens? Not good that it breaks in IE since most non-techies use IE.

Yeah sure Mike 8-) I seem to remember you had it written on the computer (only jealous since I hadn’t thought of doing that).

I try very hard to respond to all commenters but with two blogs and work its really hard. Which is why I would never put it in writing.

]]> By: Greg http://openstacks.net/os/2008/05/13/comment-challenge-day-3-join-a-comment-tracking-service-9/#comment-1784 Greg Wed, 14 May 2008 21:34:05 +0000 http://openstacks.net/os/?p=650#comment-1784 Thanks, Walt. Praise always welcome. I'm less concerned about the burden first-time moderation puts on me, which is negligible, than on the psychological barrier it might present for a new reader who wishes to comment. But since it doesn't explicitly warn you of the moderation process before you submit, I guess the person has already committed before they learn of the moderation. Unless, of course, they've read my new "comment policy." Hmmm... Thanks, Walt. Praise always welcome. I’m less concerned about the burden first-time moderation puts on me, which is negligible, than on the psychological barrier it might present for a new reader who wishes to comment.

But since it doesn’t explicitly warn you of the moderation process before you submit, I guess the person has already committed before they learn of the moderation. Unless, of course, they’ve read my new “comment policy.” Hmmm…

]]> By: walt crawford http://openstacks.net/os/2008/05/13/comment-challenge-day-3-join-a-comment-tracking-service-9/#comment-1783 walt crawford Wed, 14 May 2008 16:57:53 +0000 http://openstacks.net/os/?p=650#comment-1783 You do score well: commenting isn't a problem. On my little blog, I've been able to avoid the first-time-moderation requirement or adding a capcha, but that's me: Between LISHost's server moderation and some fairly tight Spam Karma 2 settings, I've had remarkably little trouble with spam getting through (and only about one real comment a month getting trapped as spam). You may reach a broader audience, so Spam Karma (or Akismet) might not be enough. First-time-moderation adds a little burden for you, but it's a sound policy. You do score well: commenting isn’t a problem.

On my little blog, I’ve been able to avoid the first-time-moderation requirement or adding a capcha, but that’s me: Between LISHost’s server moderation and some fairly tight Spam Karma 2 settings, I’ve had remarkably little trouble with spam getting through (and only about one real comment a month getting trapped as spam).

You may reach a broader audience, so Spam Karma (or Akismet) might not be enough. First-time-moderation adds a little burden for you, but it’s a sound policy.

]]> By: Mike McDermott http://openstacks.net/os/2008/05/13/comment-challenge-day-3-join-a-comment-tracking-service-9/#comment-1782 Mike McDermott Wed, 14 May 2008 16:15:12 +0000 http://openstacks.net/os/?p=650#comment-1782 Well... It really wasn't so much a script as an outline... :-) Well… It really wasn’t so much a script as an outline… :-)

]]> By: Greg http://openstacks.net/os/2008/05/13/comment-challenge-day-3-join-a-comment-tracking-service-9/#comment-1779 Greg Wed, 14 May 2008 13:59:44 +0000 http://openstacks.net/os/?p=650#comment-1779 Aw shucks, thanks Mike and Sue. I've been trying even harder than usual to be responsive, but you're probably right Sue. Even this week, I've already experienced some difficulty keeping up with the challenge and everyone's great comments. I like this template a lot too. I have to figure out why the sidebar breaks in IE, but I'm not an expert in that kind of troubleshooting. Mike will have to answer your last question, but yes, he's the individual behind the infamous scripted comment. Aw shucks, thanks Mike and Sue. I’ve been trying even harder than usual to be responsive, but you’re probably right Sue. Even this week, I’ve already experienced some difficulty keeping up with the challenge and everyone’s great comments.

I like this template a lot too. I have to figure out why the sidebar breaks in IE, but I’m not an expert in that kind of troubleshooting.

Mike will have to answer your last question, but yes, he’s the individual behind the infamous scripted comment.

]]> By: Sue Waters http://openstacks.net/os/2008/05/13/comment-challenge-day-3-join-a-comment-tracking-service-9/#comment-1778 Sue Waters Wed, 14 May 2008 13:42:11 +0000 http://openstacks.net/os/?p=650#comment-1778 Dare I say it is I also agree with Mike. Gold star on the "Comment friendly" scale - very easy for people to comment. Also I find your template very calm and inviting. Mike is also correct about answering comments consistently and promptly however not sure if you want to mention that because there may be occasion for when you won't be as prompt. I wouldn't do anything differently :) Also wondering when Mike is going to do another video comment? (It was you Mike that read the prepare comment? - apologies if I have that wrong). Dare I say it is I also agree with Mike. Gold star on the “Comment friendly” scale - very easy for people to comment. Also I find your template very calm and inviting. Mike is also correct about answering comments consistently and promptly however not sure if you want to mention that because there may be occasion for when you won’t be as prompt. I wouldn’t do anything differently :)

Also wondering when Mike is going to do another video comment? (It was you Mike that read the prepare comment? - apologies if I have that wrong).

]]> By: Mike McDermott http://openstacks.net/os/2008/05/13/comment-challenge-day-3-join-a-comment-tracking-service-9/#comment-1777 Mike McDermott Wed, 14 May 2008 13:07:41 +0000 http://openstacks.net/os/?p=650#comment-1777 Hi Greg - I'd rate your blog pretty high on the 'comment friendly" scale. One of the big factors that you don't mention in your post is that you answer comments consistently and promptly. I'm sure it is encouraging to commenters to feel that they are being heard. Hi Greg - I’d rate your blog pretty high on the ‘comment friendly” scale. One of the big factors that you don’t mention in your post is that you answer comments consistently and promptly. I’m sure it is encouraging to commenters to feel that they are being heard.

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