I have a query for my readers. I have my regular commenters (and I love you guys), and some periodic commenters. However, a whole lot of you never do, and I know it's due in part to the fact that I turned off the Anonymous comments option. I get emails and messages from people saying, "Hey, couldn't comment on the blog, but wanted you to know that I really liked..." etc.
Two weeks after I came to Blogger, some asshat took exception to one of my topics (and some of the comments on it) and went on a spree, insulting my readers with a barrage of his own nasty remarks. I erased and erased, but he kept reposting. I even directly pleaded with him to stop, but he would not. Finally, I had no choice but to turn off the Anonymous option, since Blogger doesn't allow one to block individuals. I have always endeavored to make my blog open and have people feel safe in joining in and making it interactive, and I wasn't about to let one malcontent ruin that.
Now, I'm toying with the idea of turning that option back on. If I do, I would have to be more vigilant. I might turn on Moderate Comments on the weekends. And I would have to ask all of you to help me out -- if someone were to hurl an anonymous potshot, they must be ignored. No replies, no acknowledgment, no engaging with them. I will delete their comments as soon as I see them.
What do you guys think? Do blogs feel more open and friendly when anyone can comment? Should I try allowing the anonymous comments again?
If you can't comment with your opinion, shoot me an email. :-D
Meanwhile, thank you for reading! You guys make me sooooooo happy when I see all the hits.
Of course I sit at my computer dressed like this. Doesn't everyone?
(Yeah, I know I've posted this shot before. But it fit so well into this topic!)
(Yeah, I know I've posted this shot before. But it fit so well into this topic!)
Have a great weekend, y'all.
