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- Asep Haryono | Why I Don’t Use Comment Moderation on My Blog - Powered by Blogger
"Your comments will be visible after approval." No being offended please.That message never really applies to my blog. Comments usually show up right away, unless someone uses offensive or inappropriate language.
Sometimes, when I’m leaving a comment on someone else’s blog, I write it from the bottom of my heart and hope it’ll appear instantly. When it does, it feels amazing—like I’m floating in heaven! I feel so proud knowing that my words are out there, ready to be seen and read by anyone in the world..
Why I Don’t Use Comment Moderation on My Blog?
I’ve noticed that many Indonesian and international bloggers like to set their blogs to "moderate mode." This means all comments written by their readers must first be verified and approved by the blog owner before being published.
This is a good way to prevent harsh messages and rude comments that might disturb or offend the blog owner or other readers. That’s perfectly fine—it’s your blog, your rules, and I fully respect that.
Comment moderation is an optional feature that any blogger—regardless of where they’re from—can choose to use. Is it wrong for a blogger to filter or review comments before they appear on their site? Absolutely not. Bloggers, whether Indonesian or from anywhere else in the world, are in full control of their blogs, and that includes the comments section
As I mentioned earlier, bloggers can choose to publish comments immediately or review them first. It’s up to them to decide when they feel comfortable and safe doing so. Once they are, the comments can be shared publicly for the world to see. Again, I respect your decision to use moderation—you are responsible for your blog, and you take care of it in your own way.
"If you have different or dissenting opinion to me its perfectly normal. Its part of free speech. The problems is when you are swearing, using bad words and with full of hatric and that can not be considered as an accountable opinion.
Why I Don’t Use Comment Moderation on My Blog?
I’ve noticed that many Indonesian and international bloggers like to set their blogs to "moderate mode." This means all comments written by their readers must first be verified and approved by the blog owner before being published.
This is a good way to prevent harsh messages and rude comments that might disturb or offend the blog owner or other readers. That’s perfectly fine—it’s your blog, your rules, and I fully respect that.
Comment moderation is an optional feature that any blogger—regardless of where they’re from—can choose to use. Is it wrong for a blogger to filter or review comments before they appear on their site? Absolutely not. Bloggers, whether Indonesian or from anywhere else in the world, are in full control of their blogs, and that includes the comments section
As I mentioned earlier, bloggers can choose to publish comments immediately or review them first. It’s up to them to decide when they feel comfortable and safe doing so. Once they are, the comments can be shared publicly for the world to see. Again, I respect your decision to use moderation—you are responsible for your blog, and you take care of it in your own way.
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"If you have different or dissenting opinion to me its perfectly normal. Its part of free speech. The problems is when you are swearing, using bad words and with full of hatric and that can not be considered as an accountable opinion.Now, I ask you to respect my decision not to use moderation on my blog
When I come across a rude or harsh comment on one of my blog posts, I simply delete it. This also applies to comments that include product links or obscene or pornographic content. I delete those too. Why? Because those aren’t opinions—they're spam or offensive material.
So, what kind of comments do I consider genuine opinions?
It’s simple.
Even if a reader criticizes my article, I welcome that. That’s freedom of speech. Sure, it can be painful to be criticized by someone you don’t even know, especially in front of other readers. But I try to focus on the positive side of their thoughts. Their comments are not an attack on my personality or reputation—they are expressing ideas, suggestions, and criticisms, and I always respect that.
The only time comments become a problem for me is when they include offensive or inappropriate language, sarcasm used to belittle, or hateful opinions without any clear reasoning. While readers have the right to share their thoughts, freedom of speech does not mean freedom to offend without consequence. If criticism is constructive, even if it hurts, I can take it and accept it.
I respect your ideas, suggestions, and even your frustrations. Like I said before, the only comments I have a problem with are those filled with offensive language, hatred, or sarcasm with no purpose other than to attack. That’s not the kind of dialogue that I want on my blog.
Drop a comment (yes, unmoderated!) and let’s chat about how you handle feedback on your blog. Just keep it respectful—freedom of speech, not freedom to be rude
Drop a comment (yes, unmoderated!) and let’s chat about how you handle feedback on your blog. Just keep it respectful—freedom of speech, not freedom to be rude
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I don't have comment moderation on my blog but sometimes Blogger will drop the comments into a Spam folder until I can accept them and publish them. If I don't like a comment because of foul language or it's spam, I just delete it like you.
ReplyDeleteOh really. I got many spams just like you have been through either since the last few weeks. I just do not like people leave link and promoting something or selling product on my comments box. I will quite easy to find their comments and delete them all without mercy
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