7 Reasons to Not Post Rude Comments on Blogs ...

Proper blogging etiquette involves being polite, you can be constructive with your criticism but there is no need to be rude. Well here are my 7 reasons to not post rude comments on blogs, you may completely disagree with these but they are worth bearing in mind when posting.

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If You Have Your Own Blog, It is Likely to Affect Your Number of Viewers

If You Have Your Own Blog, It is Likely to Affect Your Number of Viewers Photo Credit: Bahman Farzad

Many people that post comments on other peoples’ blogs have their own blog. Once other people see that you post rude comments you are likely to not receive a good following of readers. In my opinion having followers is one of the main reasons for having a public blog; therefore you want to promote it not stunt the growth of it.

You Can Be Tracked down

You Can Be Tracked down Photo Credit: Bahman Farzad

There are many extremely good hackers out there, how do you know whether you have posted a rude comment on their blog. Depending on the sort of person they are, they may take your comment to heart and attempt to find out who you are, where you live and so on. The chance of this happening is probably slim but is the risk worth taking.

Frequently asked questions

It is a Form of Bullying

It is a Form of Bullying Photo Credit: trix0r

Constantly making these kinds of posts is a form of cyber bullying. There are cases of this form of bullying where the police have become involved and it has resulted in charges

Likely to Result in You Receiving a Series of Nasty Messages Back

Likely to Result in You Receiving a Series of Nasty Messages Back Photo Credit: sevenbc

Many people that write blogs have friends and have regular followers that enjoy reading their blog. When they see an unpleasant comment be prepared to receive a backlash of comments on your blog or emailed to you. The blogger themselves may even reply because people often become defensive to rude comments.

It is Not Constructive in the Slightest

It is Not Constructive in the Slightest Photo Credit: sockdogs

If you do not agree with something that someone has written on their blog, then say so but in a constructive way. Explain why you do not agree with them; if they are making a statement about something and you disagree try to back your argument up with evidence. Personally, I like to receive constructive criticism as it shows me how I can improve my writing.

People Immediately Delete Message

People Immediately Delete Message Photo Credit: letgoandletsgo

Often if the comment contains swear words then it will be immediately filtered out and deleted, so there is no point in posting the message anyway. In my opinion you are wasting your time to send a message that can be seen as hurtful and might not even be read.

Consider How You Would Feel

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Imagine that you have spent a lot of time and hard work setting up a blog and all of a sudden someone posts rude and uncalled for comments. The majority of people would become very upset, I know that I would and you probably would too. Everyone is allowed to voice their opinion but at least be polite about it.

There you have my 7 reasons to not post rude comments on blogs. In my opinion the first point is vitally important to bear in mind, as others should be treated in the same way that you would like to be treated.

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There is a difference between a rude comment and constructive criticism. I hope we all know the difference.

@melanie You're really an inspiring blogger. You, sheila, and arirforce bride are my favorite bloggers. You motivate me to write,haha.

Thanks so much Mel I agree An opinion is an opinion but if it's an offensive opinion you don't have to tell the whole world and be mean about it. I hope all of those nasty commenters read this blog!

Yes its a blogger on this site! She said that the food from my country way "disgusting" and she would only eat it if she was "dying of starvation"! I was truly offended, and she put pictures of rotten food in her post. I understand that people are allowed to have opinions and freedom of speech, but I'm sure her opinion of how "disgusting" the food from my country was could have been put in a more tactful way. I dont let it get to me, I just ignore all of her posts! haha! And thanks for the link to your blog! Ill deff be reading it =] <3

Mel, I completely agree with your post and I agree that being rude gets you nowhere in life. I always read your blogs, and you are one of my favorite bloggers! But there is a blogger on here who sometimes posts rude and hurtful blogs as well! I never read her blogs anymore, because in one post she severely offended me by bad mouthing my country! I wish there was a way to block her from showing up on my feed. I tried telling her that maybe she could have posted it in a nicer way, but her response was it was her opinion and if i didn't like it i shouldnt read it!! So i think you should make a post on reasons why you should be courteous and tactful in your posts as a blogger too! =] <33333 Hopefully she will read it haha!

Mel You really have to read the wrong reasons to break up with your boyfriend (stalked by you obviously) and help me! Please

Mel I need help by today Tomorrow I have a middle school orientation day and I need help I read a lot of your blogs and I really need help that I think you can give to me Please

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