why+some+blogs+wouldn't+want+comments

There are several reasons why blogs will not allow viewers to post comments. One major reason is to prevent users from posting offensive comments. For blogs that are discussing controversial issues, such as politics, the ability to post comments is an invitation for viewers to write really nasty words in response to the blog and in response to other commenters. The anonymous nature of posting comments on blogs dissolves all inhibitions that people would normally have. This can possibly result in the flavor of a blog being completely tainted by mean-spirited, prejudicial, ignorant, and violent comments. By disabling the ability for people to post comments allows the author of the blog to have complete control over the atmosphere of the blog. Comment spamming is also a reason bloggers might disable the comments. [|Blogger Darren Rowse] addressed this issue directly on his blog. While most people usually think that comments will help increase the popularity of one's blog, he pointed out that in certain circumstances not having comments can help bloggers increase the popularity of their blog. He argue that people probably link to his posts from their own blogs, where they post their comments. This helps a bloggers attain a higher Search Engine Ranking. [|Blogger Seth Godin] also blogged on this topic to explain why he does not allow for comments. He states that he wants to respond to all of the criticisms written in comments. He would want to point it out when a person's argument is flawed or if he feels that a commenter misunderstood his message. This would require too much of Godin's time and energy. Furthermore, Godin states that allowing comments would alter the way he writes because while he would be writing in anticipation of certain comments.

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