Thing #4

Explain why commenting helps create a sense of community and interaction

Commenting on what others have written lets the writer know that his or her words are making some sort of impact. The writer isn’t simply writing a personal account that will remain private. The writer is putting his or her opinion, advice, or story out there for the world to see. Commenting lets the writer know that readers care about what they have shared. Commenting also creates a conversation. Not only will the writer most likely have a response to a comment, but other readers will too. A conversation started in the comments can be insightful and informative, or can even become a blood-boiling argument. Either way, the writer and the readers have connected and have been heard.

 

Discuss two other points from the readings about commenting that you found important

 

Point #1: Commenting on blogs provides feedback to the writer. If the writer receives a large amount of strongly opinionated comments, then he or she is going to continue writing about that subject because the readers found it important. If the comments are majorly negative or express confusion, then the writer will wish to reiterate or maybe even change point of view. The writer can learn just as much from writing a blog as the reader can from reading it.

 

Point #2: While reading through the article on Wikipedia, I thought it was important to note that blogs can be another tool for marketing scams. Researchers need information on what the public is interested in and how these interests can create big business. Our seemingly innocent commenting can be providing information to those who have searched us out. The article also claimed that companies have taken to creating fake blogs in order to lure in the public and use their comments for marketing purposes.

Give the names of the seven blogs (5 from our group + 2 others of your choice) you selected to read and comment on and tell why you selected them

1.)  Steven Baldwin- I selected his blog because he is a classmate. I made a comment on his post Thing #3 because I had similar ideas, and also suggested another idea.

2.)  Billie Gibbs- also a classmate…I commented on her post Thing #4. I agreed with a comment she made, and added a bit of my own say.

3.)  Alexandra Tolbert- classmate…I commented on her post Thing #3. I believe she had an interesting perspective, and I like her writing style.

4.)  Michelle Terry-classmate…I commented on her post Thing #5. I agreed with a statement she made.

5.)  23 Things-Catherine Stiegler- classmate…I commented on her post Thing#1. I had similar content listed in my post Thing #1.

2 Blogs of my choice:

http://makeupbytiffanyd.blogspot.com/- I’m a girly girl and I love how easy and fun it is to find blogs out there about all things girly! This blog in particular is one of my favorites. The creator discusses all thing beauty related, like fashion, hair, and makeup. Her blog is very professional and attractive. She keeps it updated. When I make comments, it’s usually compliments or questions.

http://lauravitalesblog.blogspot.com/- This blog is one of my favorites for cooking. I love being in the kitchen, and this blog not only has great recipes but links to video tutorials. On a cooking blog like this one, I usually comment on how a recipe turned out or ask questions about substitutions.