Do Your Comments Add Value?
November 2, 2010 Leave a Comment
One of my biggest pet peeves is when people comment just for the sake of commenting. I hate it. It’s like when you try to stimulate conversation with someone and they add no value to it by saying “haha” or “k”. Responses to blogs that bring no new perspective to the table really irk me, though. You have people that tend to comment just to comment – that’s fine and all, but at least bring some new argument, perspective, or something worthwhile to the table. Don’t spew out something long and convoluted that only serves to confuse potential readers. I understand the need to get your name out there but… add some value, start a conversation.
value
–noun
1. relative worth, merit, or importance
Before you comment on a blog, Facebook, or Twitter, ask yourself a few things:
1) Why?
2) Why should others read it or respond to it?
Is my comment interesting enough to spur conversation further?
3) Where’s the value?
Is it funny, informative, etc?
