After reading the articles on blogging etiquette, I felt I should be more conscious about what I write. It's very easy to just say a simple, "cool!" There were many comments like this on the widgetbox site. There is credibility when someone adds a new thought or a question. Everyone should know about how to leave good comments to avoid filling up pages with one word responses. I think there should be a balance of both "attaboys" and constructive comments.
I know it made me smile when a comment (positive) was left on my blog. It really does make the "community" real. I can't even fathom all the sites and information that is on the Internet. It amazes me that people take time to leave comments on sites, but I do see how it's valuable.
People with the same interests can really dialog about topics and share examples of work and pictures. I've seen how some comments left at sites ignite lively conversations. The opposite is someone leaving a swear word or a careless comment that just wastes everyone's time. As I say to my students, "Is it helpful or hurtful?"
What might this mean for students who share their writing online? They should be conscious that what they write can be viewed by all and can be commented on by all. They should be given the rules for blogging as well! I don't think this is something their parents are telling them about!
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