It has come to my attention that some people may have a little problem with my screening comments on this site. I wanted to take this time to address the issue (with those whom it exists), and ask for suggestions on how to make things more appropriate and satisfying to those that want to comment.
First of all, the reason. The reason that I decided to use the Movable Type function of screening comments, is simply the fact that it is not only really annoying, but is extremely time consuming to continually check for, monitor, and erase spam that appears in the comments of your blog.
My old blog was HORRIBLE (hence the time consuming switch to Movable Type… which I love), and the only way to delete the spam was a software that would let you go through and delete them one author at a time. So, I don’t want to go down that road again.
Second of all, it keeps people from posting what I deem to be vulgar or obscene things, in the comments they post. This in NO WAY means that I would censor people, but sometimes you do need to draw a line, and I think that is acceptable. Also, I preview the comments, and sometimes I make corrections in spelling, if it is needed. This is yet another way I keep the comments top notch! (Just to assure you that I do not have any intention of censoring people… I have approved every comment that has ever been posted to my site, and I don’t plan to stop.)
All in all, if you have something to say about my previewing comments instead of letting them be instantly posted (I know that many of you need your instant gratification… of which I am certainly a fan!), let me know. Also, if you have any suggestions as to a way to prevent blog spam without using the comment preview function, I am all ears. (Cause there is no way the comment preview will go away without one) Now beware, because each of these comments will be previewed… this isn’t a notice of change YET people!!! Seriously, let me know what you think.
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