Reasons why people comment

A comment requires some forethought by most people. They want to get it right, have it well thought out, and appear like they know what they are talking about. While some can comment without much thought, others ponder the answer.

A good blogger appreciates the effort the goes into leaving a comment. But the urge to compel someone to comment by begging, demanding, or whinning about the lack of comments can turn a commenter away quickly. They want that appreciation and the natural flow of the conversation.

Most blog readers admit that a post is most likely to get comments if:

• They know the blog author personally.
• They feel a personal connection to the issue.
• They have something to say about the issue.
• They are asked a direct question they feel qualified to answer.
• They feel the comment will be useful to the blogger or other readers.
• The post makes them angry.
• The post offers wrong or inadequate advice.
• There’s a misspelling or gramatical error in the content.
• If others have left at least two comments, they feel it is safe to comment.
• There is a chance that their comment will get a response.
• They want recognition and links to their blog.

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