Commenting has always been good or bad
As a reader or a writer, the comment section has always ended in a positive note
However, there are scenarios that disabling comments is good, but most of the time it is better to leave it on
This is unless you are insecure!
Positives of Commentating
Leaving the comment section on, helps both the reader and the writer
Builds a Community
People are encouraged to leave a comment when there is a comment section
Comments are usually reactions, jokes, and many other types
Thanks to the reply system, people can engage in conservations
Having it turned off, stops engagement from fans
What If I wanted to talk about how handsome Jung Kook is?
Credibility
Having comments can improve the credibility
For example, I was watching an old tutorial and didn’t know if it was outdated or not. So, I looked at the recent comments to see what people think about the video.
It was mostly “Thanks”, so I knew it was still working
This improves the trust from both the reader and the writer
Communication
This brings on to my next point, it helps the communication between the reader and writer
What if I wanted to ask a question about if it was safe to breathe?
What if I wanted to talk to my fanbase?
Enabling the comment section can create strong bonds between the audience and the producer
Negatives of Commentating
There are reasons why people turn commenting off, however most can be avoided / lessened
Flame Wars
If a comment section is full of heated arguments, it discourages people to comment
The next thing after you post “Great Video :)”, you get a bunch of angry replies
This also makes the source less trustful when negative opinions are at the top of comments
This is unavoidable, but it depends what you’re posting
For example, if you post fake news it will receive more negative feedback than real
Moderation
If there is a lot of comments, it is time-consuming to moderate them
Moderation will always be prevalent, it can be lessened by not doing it all, or making other people do it
Slow
It can slow down the website when loading in the comments
Like most websites, you don’t have to load all the comments
For example, YouTube will only show more if you scroll more down
Trolls
A troll is someone who intentionally disrupts online communities
These trolls can be easily removed by
- Don’t give them attention – trolls will most likely move on to their next target
- Kill them with kindness or humor – respond unexpectedly
- Educate – what they are saying is wrong
- Block them
The only weapon a troll has is your self-control
If you realize this trolls are nothing
Conclusion
If you disable comments you are insecure
Comments are good for building a community, communication, and credibility
Disabling them means you can’t handle the trolls
As well, If your comment section is full of mixed opinions, maybe you should revise the content instead of disabling the comment section
Thank you for reading
Citations
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How to get more comments on your blog (13 easy tips). Blog Tyrant. (2021, January 21). Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://www.blogtyrant.com/get-more-comments/
Online trolls targeting people with a disability: Aruma. Aruma Disability Services. (2018, June 1). Retrieved February 27, 2022, from https://www.aruma.com.au/about-us/blog/online-trolls-targeting-people-with-a-disability/