Writing Comments for Dummies Gifted and Talented Humans
Mistakes That Make for Meh
Not Reading the Post
Duh, right? Yet...you are all busy, you are doing this for a grade, so sometimes it seems faster to just skim the post and leave a generic comment.
Ever talk to someone who clearly wasn’t listening to you?
“Oh, but you love your cousin” your mom tells you after your 20-minute rant about that cousin.
or
Mom: “I got you a sandwich”
Me: *examines sandwich* “This has mayo on it”
Mom: So…
Me: *remembering the 800 times I told my mother I hate mayo and realizing she never listens to me*
In short, don’t be your mom. Read the ENTIRE post.
Just Saying the Things They Said
This is the equivalent of lame guy who will say anything to a girl to get her to go out with him.
“Oh, I love One D. Totally. Yay, I think Gigi Hadid is overrated too. You worship the Dark Lord Satan? That’s crazy, because I do too.”
Repeating the points of the post without adding anything to them is an empty comment. If you are going to offer a summary, offer your own thoughts on it as well.
The Dope Blog Comment
Now we know what boring, basic comments look like, let’s look at the essentials of dope comments.
Greetings and Salutations
This is very simple. Start your comment with a greeting. Find the blogger's name (either on the blog or on our Blog List).
Say hello in whatever style suits your personality. “Hey, Rohil…” or “Yo, Rohil…” or “Hi, Rohil…” or you can go formal like Matthew did in his comment on Top 5 Places to Study:
People like to see and hear their own names.
Real Appreciation
The next time someone tells you you have nice eyes, close your eyes and ask the person what color they are. Sadly, they often will not know. That’s because they are just, as we said around my way back in the day, gassing you up.
You could have read any post on any blog. Why did you read the one you did? What did you truly like about it? What do you honestly like about the blogger’s style? Let them know, specifically, what you have enjoyed.
Pay them a REAL compliment, like Camryn does on Top Ten Highs and Lows of Teenage Life:
Tell them how much you enjoyed their post, as Amrin does on Stressed, but Well Dressed:
Show them some love, like Mihir does on Tips On How to Prepare For Solo Contest:
Check out Ritika sharing the love on French Delight!:
Yes, and...
Use the rule of improv. In improve you are never supposed to say “no”. You always say “yes” and then add something. If you and I are improving a scene and you say “Daddy has been an alien all along” I don’t counter with “No, that’s not right”. I say “Yes, and he’s been raising us to feed to his Martian overlords!”
Use this rule for your commenting. Add something to the conversation to keep it moving. Did a particular point in the post hit home for you? Did you find something particularly relatable? Did the post bring up an area in which you’re struggling? Put that in your comment.
Comment writing is just like any kind of narrative writing; when you share a personal insight, it makes your writing more relatable and interesting.
Check out ya boy Baneesh with his take on Elise the Queen of the Jungle Patch 7.7:
Here is a comment from Teresa on Albus Dumbledore Once Said… in which she shares her thoughts on Dumbledore and her own stress.
The same post led to this philosophical exchange. Note how a thoughtful comment leads to a thoughtful response:
Did the post leave you with questions? Did it make you think? Ask the blogger a question; if they are not a total savage, they will answer.
Here, Tarush is left with a question after pondering the post on Flat Earthers, and Sravya lets him know that she will be writing about this idea in the future.
That same post made Kailey reconsider life:
Add some personality to your comments. Can you guess who this is from their comment on Room Decor? More Like Boring Chore?
Lastly, Profread Proofread
This takes so little time yet aids your credibility (ETHOS!) greatly. Take just a moment to read over your comment and correct any faults. 
Want to comment on some blogs right now? Go to the Cowboy Blog Network:
To Br. Borlopp, the OG,
ReplyDeleteCommenting, for me, is an art skill that should be completed with utmost respect to both the author of the post and the viewers who shall read it once it is left. I think this post really clarifies the different styles and forms of comments, as well as highlighting specific examples, like mine, that were exceptionally well made. I hope everyone can learn from this post to keep writing dope comments!
Dear Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI really like how you added many different examples to try and help us learn to write a better comment. It is extremely helpful, and I learned a lot of tips in order to write a better blog post. I also like how you included the term grammar warrior, it reminds me of some of the players I play with in my games.
Dear Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteYour blogpost has taught me how to actual write a decent comment. I love you examples and pictures because they provided me with great visualizations on what is to be expected. The funniest part was when you included my example in it. I definitely will keep your techniques in mind the next time I decide to make a comment. Keep up the hard work.
Thank you,
Matthew Dao ;()
My boy Mr. O,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post about commenting. The examples of other students commenting helps express certain and specific points about commenting instead of making a "dos and Don'ts" list. I especially like how the Comments are from real students, and that they all come from people who share the same classroom as myself, and not some random example from an exceptionally polite person on Facebook. I also laughed inside my crippling depressing soul at the hook.
TL:DR, Great examples on posting comments, and funny example hook about reading the whole thing.
Hello Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteThanks for this blog post. I already know it's going to be very useful to be able to refer back to the rules of a good comment whenever I'm unsure of the quality of a comment I'm about to make. I also enjoyed the rather long and humorous hook at the beginning of the post, and feel like that would draw a lot of readers in and leave them willing to read the more informative body of the post.
-Smrithi
whats popping Mr. Orlopp
ReplyDeleteFrom what I can see this post is, I really appreciated that you did this for us. Even I could tell that my comments were getting pretty bland. I always knew that you should address somebody but I never really thought how much it meant to somebody. Proof reading is also something that comments don't really get, I will try my best to proof read all of my comments from now on.
Mr. O,
ReplyDeleteI can not tell you how much the post helped me! I have been writing my post and I hate to admit it but I was doing exactly what you said, boring generic comments. I will take the steps that I just learned and I will continue writing comments and trying to improve. I really enjoyed how you gave more than one example for each topic that you had. I also loved that you used fellow classmates comments because it shows that it is possible to make good comments. Thank you for all the help!
Super helpful post Mr.Orlopp! It pointed out tons of different aspects to making a good comment. I also enjoyed how you added humor within your advice, which made it much more enjoyable to read. Many of my comments are usually bland or don't include many additions to the conversation. I will definitely use these tips when i'm commenting in the future. However, I think you should always offer some new information/conversation whenever you write a comment. Maybe point out something wrong, add some more advice, include an anecdote, or even offer a summary for people who don't understand.
ReplyDeleteMr. O,
ReplyDeleteI can not tell you how much the post helped me! I have been writing my post and I hate to admit it but I was doing exactly what you said, boring generic comments. I will take the steps that I just learned and I will continue writing comments and trying to improve. I really enjoyed how you gave more than one example for each topic that you had. I also loved that you used fellow classmates comments because it shows that it is possible to make good comments. Thank you for all the help! Please continue, maybe write about the kid that never brings their pencil to class, because as a student that is one of my number one pet peeves.
The only things worse than the kid without the pencil, is the one who takes one of mine every day, but never brings it back. Seriously? You need a brand new pencil every day? Thanks for the comment AGH.
DeleteHi Mr. Orlopp. I really learned a lot from this post on how to make a good comment. Sometimes it is hard to come up with the right thing to say after reading a post. Either you were too into the post but now you don't know what to say in fear of restating the author, or the post initially seemed intriguing but later turned out to be a disappointment but you don't want to hurt the author's feelings. This post really helped though, in making me realize that commenting isn't just agreeing with the author and moving on, but instead giving a glimpse into the reader's thoughts. I agree, commenting is like improv in that you need to turn it into a conversation. But sometimes a heated debate can be good as well, so you don't necessarily need to say yes. Saying no, could lead to an interesting conversation that might end up giving people a different perspective.
ReplyDeleteYo, Mr. Orlopp, I'm really impressed with the consistent quality of your posts. Your blog has been the number one spot for my blog troubles. To be honest, I think blogging is pretty boring, but reading about commenting and blogging on you blogs have been pretty fun. I think it is because of your funny and lighthearted tone.
ReplyDeleteBlogging stops being boring when you start putting in the effort. Write with passion about something you enjoy. Be excited when you write! If you're bored writing it, people will be bored reading it.
DeleteDear Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteReading this informative post made me realize how many spelling errors I have made throughout this blogging period of our class, and to be truthful, I feel sorry to the people whose posts I commented on. Next time I post anything, I'll be sure to double-check my spelling! Grammar might not seem like much to people, but I realize even the smallest of typos and grammatical errors can take away from an author's credibility. Thanks for the awesome advice!
Hi Mr. Orlopp!
ReplyDeleteBefore reading the first part where you warned against skimming through and I was about to do just that, but then I caught myself. My favorite piece of advice that you gave was about greeting the author. It's something so simple, yet we always forget it!
Dear Mr.Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your posts as it was entertaining as well as informative. While I was reading your posts I recognized these examples from past posts, and learned new advice that I never would have known (like addressing the person). Personally, one thing I have a major problem with is putting my thoughts in words. I can never properly state how I feel because I have a hard time finding the right phrase. Thanks for the advice, and I'll be sure to use them in future comments.
Hi Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteWow! I didn't even realize how monotonous and formulaic my comments were before reading this post. During this blogging project, I have uncreatively crafted meaningless comments that serve no purpose, except to start a random conversation. From reading these tips, I genuinely realized all of the options I had. I will *try* to use the various different comment types on my comments today, but I can't give an guarantees...
All we can do is try.
DeleteHi Mr. Orlopp! I enjoyed reading your blog post and I certainly learned a lot from it. I like how you gave many examples on how to write a good comment, so people can read the given examples and understand how they should write their own comments. The tip that stuck with me the most was how I should share my own thoughts in my comment, to give the author my view on the subject. Each tip that you have given helps me understand how to write the perfect comment.
ReplyDeleteMr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed how your blog used humor to make what could have been a boring, informative post more interesting! I think that all these comments are different in their own way and can be used on all different types of posts in their own creative way! The examples of these posts with people that we knew made us more connected with your pots as well! Thank you for your silly but informative post!
Dear Mr. Orlopp. I REALLY enjoyed how relatable this post is and how you included some humor into it, keeping the reader hooked. I really enjoyed the test examples such as the conversation with Mom, as well examples from other people’s blogs, because they gave a good example to help that kid who doesn’t know how to write a proper blog comment(me). The post was really easy to read, it wasn’t long paragraphs of text. This was a really enjoyable post and I can’t wait to see what you write about next!
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI honestly feel like everyone should add some of their own spin on comments to make them more unique and personal. Most of the comments I have seen typically have the same formula and when I read them they are all read in the same monotone voice in my head. I feel like if people added some humor and creativity to comments they would be more enjoyable to read and more fun to write!
Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI must admit that commenting has never been my favorite thing to do, but if I really take my time to read the post, I know I can come up with something thoughtful to say. Your post has given me a good way to organize my commenting thoughts and then respectfully relay them to the blogger.
Hello Mr. Orlopp!
ReplyDeleteI found your tips very helpful and I am also guilty of leaving those boring, same-old responses. I found your improv tip very relatable because sometimes when someone leaves a comment on my post, I never know what to respond with because there's nothing for me to say. I also really like it when people's comments show the way they talk. Then the comment isn't more of an assignment but rather a conversation between friends.
Thanks O.G. for your great tips!!
Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI find that this post really opened my eyes to what a good comment should be! I've had to blog for several years now in my English classes, and I've found that most comments including my own are all cookie cutter. They are literally the exact same, very little to no deviation between posts and people. I've found myself dreading writing blog comments, because it just isn't that interesting. However, with these new techniques I feel as though my comments will become more interesting and more unique. I enjoyed the way that you included specific examples in your post, so we know what our comments should be like. Thank you so much for helping learn how to write a great blog comment!
Mr, Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteCommenting has never been my strop suit so I enjoyed the fact that you took the time to explain the rules of commenting to me and everyone else. Your post although it was not on the most enjoyable of topics was still able to keep me hooked in and interested. Your additions of other peoples comments was a nice addition and help me understand just what you where trying to say. Keep up the great work!
Hi Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI feel somewhat guilty for leaving generic comments on posts so I will be sure to work on that hehe... but I think that these tip and ideas should all be pretty common sense to apply so I feel a little sheepish for not doing them before. I think that a lot of the time people leave unthoughtful comments because they're simply writing it to get it over with and aren't really taking the time to appreciate the other person's writing, which shouldn't be the case because I feel like they should be at least ONE other blog that they would enjoy reading since we all have a lot more in common than we think. Overall this blog post was really mind opening and I'm glad you wrote it because I definitely needed some tips on leaving comments!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a post showing us how to correctly comment, Mr. Orlopp! I really liked that you included comments from so many different blogs because they intrigued me so now I want to go read those blogs. I really related to the part in your post about people reiterating what somebody says or just not remembering. This is because not only do people do it to me but I sometimes do it to others and it's a habit I want to break. I wonder if you could make a post about helping kids break that habit?
ReplyDeleteThat's not a bad idea for a post, Sophia. I have to admit that I forget what people have said also (although I think that might just be my middle-aged brain). The best way to remember and/or respond to people is to be present and truly listen. Easier to say than to do in our age of distractions.
DeleteMr. O,
ReplyDeleteI feel much more knowledgeable about the process of commenting becuase of your in depth breakdown of what a quality comment truly is. I especially enjoyed how one of my comments was featured! How cool is that! I like how each section or paragraph of the post was focused on a single aspect of commenting yet you were still able to provide enough information so it didn't feel redundant. Although one of my comments was featured, I will admit to having some weak ones that probably didn't give the author of the post anything other than an ego boost. However. with this new knowledge under my belt, I hope to have only excellent comments from here on out.
Yo Mr. Orlopp! I loved your post so much! It was very inspirational and I learned so much from it. I hope you keep blogging. <- That is what I would have said if I never read this post. I feel like the points you covered, such as the part with asking a person what color eyes you have. I usually comment, "OMG I totally agree!" but I realize that I would not be able to explain in detail what the post was actually about. I am glad you made this post humorous, because I would have been bored to death. Thank you for the tips, and I will definitely use all of them!
ReplyDeleteHey Mr. Orlopp!
ReplyDeleteI'll admit, I have a bad habit of skimming through people's posts and writing generic comments. Your post made me rethink my commenting strategy, though. Looking at some other insightful comments people have left along with your humorous advice really gave me an idea of what a good comment should be like. I should probably start adding some personality to my comments, so it would truly be like a discussion with the author. Thanks for this helpful and funny post!
Hey Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteThis shows how much better my comments can be because I add so much more to start a whole new conversation altogether! I learned a lot from the tips you provided and I think they could be applicable in places other than just the comment section. The examples you provided were so good and you showed that there is no ONE type of comment. I can throw anything I felt out there or any questions I have. Also, I think personal connections should be added in comments so it can start a conversation between people about the topic. Diggin' all your jokes, keep them coming!
Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI always thought my blog comments were pretty good, but when I look at some of the things you wrote about, I realized that my comments aren't the best they could be. I really liked how you gave examples of students that gave exemplary comments, because it really helped me to understand what you were looking for. The humor in your post really helped to keep it light so you weren't just telling us everything that we are doing wrong. I really appreciate you writing this post about how to improve our comments, because it will certainly improve our grades as well!
My dear Mr. O, I relate to how you feel in that a lot of people leave such generic comments(sometimes I do too) but, this post really opened my eyes to the world of commenting and that it is more of a conversation rather than a forced comment. I am also really astounded at the design of your blog because everything seems to fit. One thing that I found in your blog post was your humor and I really enjoyed that because I don't have a lot of humor in my posts. I have to ask though, Mr. O, how do you get humor so easily?
ReplyDeleteI'm from New Jersey, Johan. Everyone in New Jersey is funny. It's the only way to survive.
DeleteMr. Orlopp, I loved the fact that you included examples by our own classmates to further explain what a good comment should look like. I agree that sometimes I need an example or two to see how to correctly perform a given task. I also wanted to say thank you for writing this post because I do relate that sometimes, I just don't know what to say to a person who commented because their comment is too generic or the comment is just repeating what I have said in the blog. This leads to the next idea about how you could make a blog on how to reply back to a comment someone has sent you, I would enjoy reading about that too. Thank you for sharing how to write an accurate comment and I will surely use this advice next time I comment!
ReplyDeleteThis shows how much better my comments can be because I add so much more to start a whole new conversation altogether! I learned a lot from the tips you provided and I think they could be applicable in places other than just the comment section. The examples you provided were so good and you showed that there is no ONE type of comment. I can throw anything I felt out there or any questions I have. Also, I think personal connections should be added in comments so it can start a conversation between people about the topic. Diggin' all your jokes, keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteMr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog post! I really like your entire blog theme ("Dear that Kid") and I found this post especially humorous but at the same time informative. I can relate to this post because I hate receiving comments that are not well thought out and that have no substance. After working really hard on a post, I don't like reading comments that all say essentially the same thing. I also feel that I could maybe do the same thing sometimes when commenting on other's blogs, which is why I've decided to work on it.
Hi Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI liked the way you organized your post, by first talking about what not to do, and then talking about what to do. I also liked how you used screenshots of actual blog comments to help us visualize what a good comment actually is. Your voice in this post (I haven't yet read your other posts) is really conversational - it makes me feel as if you were actually speaking. Your mentioning of the exchange with mom is so relatable - I've had parallel conversations with my own mom. Thanks for explaining what it takes to write a good comment!
Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI think this post was really helpful! It's easier for me to get a feel for what people are talking about when they give examples, so I'm glad you put in all those good comments on other people's blogs. I also liked the "mom" examples in the beginning of the post, as I can highly relate and feel like sometimes my mom just doesn't listen to me when I'm talking. The post made me realize a few flaws in my comments, and next time I'll be aiming to address the author personally, and be less generic.
Thanks for the tips!
Dear Mr. O,
ReplyDeleteLooking at my comments after reading your blog posts really made me see how generic my comments are and how I always start it or end it a certain way. Usually I would end a comment with "Keep up the good work!" But now I think that the author reading this must see it a bijillion times while replying. Same goes for replying, I wouldn't want to have a generic reply back at their comment like "thank you, I'll keep up the good work!" or something around that area. After writing that, I also started to think about the quote "treat people how you want to be treated" which comes in to hand when you think about the comments that you want to receive and the ones that you comment to others!
Dear Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed how this post included lots of examples and made this informative post very interesting. This blog post really helped me understand how to write a great comment, that is not generic or boring, and from this I will surely be able to write better comments. I feel like a major part as to why there are so many generic comments is because people aren't taking the time to read the entire blogpost, which I admit have done at times as well. Thank you for this blog post and I'm sure we all learned a lot from this!
Yo, Mr. O, I've sorta felt throughout this entire unit so far that I have had pretty monotonous comments and I after reading this post I am not really sure why. I think in future comments to come I am gonna spice up my writing with some personality and flair to make the bloggers more enthusiastic about receiving my posts. Thanks for the post, catch you in class!
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI do admit to writing generic comments on posts in order to get through them quickly. I enjoy reading posts but don't always pay attention to them all the way through. Nevertheless, you left really helpful tips on this post and it truly was benificial for me to read. I especially enjoyed how you used different examples to support your post and how you left hyperlinks to other blogs. I enjoy reading comments with personality and those that show that the person thouroughly read a post.
Thanks!
Ilina
This was a very helpful post Mr. Orlooo! And thank you for liking my comment enough to post it on your stupendous blog. My favorite tip of yours is to give complements and show appreciation for a post. Also, one thing I enjoy doing when I write my comments is to act as if it were a conversation that you were having in real life. That is one thing that drives me to write a comment easily. I hope with your tips that I can improve my commenting skills too and incorporate ways like getting insightful if the blog hits home!! Thanks Orloooo!!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. O,
ReplyDeleteLooking at my comments after reading your blog posts really made me see how generic my comments are and how I always start it or end it a certain way. Usually I would end a comment with "Keep up the good work!" But now I think that the author reading this must see it a bijillion times while replying. Same goes for replying, I wouldn't want to have a generic reply back at their comment like "thank you, I'll keep up the good work!" or something around that area. After writing that, I also started to think about the quote "treat people how you want to be treated" which comes in to hand when you think about the comments that you want to receive and the ones that you comment to others!
Hey Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI think this post really helps me personally. I do admit I started having formulaic comments unwittingly and after reading this post, I have come to realize that there is much more to commenting than just dropping in and giving the author a virtual pat on the back. It's more about instigating a discussion with not only the author but the other viewers as well. I really found it interesting to see all the different ways a comment can be made. I also enjoyed the fact that you included examples of each tip being used by our peers, so we can easily relate to it. God knows how confused I would've been had you not included examples. After reading this post, I feel pretty prepped for awesome commenting. Thanks!
Hey Mr. Orlopp!
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, with this commenting blog I'm just glad I'm doing some things right.(haha) Commenting to me is a way that I can just tell people my thoughts about their thoughts. I love the entire concept and totally agree that even though it is super fun, there are rules or "guidelines" to make your comments amazingly stupendous. Pretty much leaving you, Mr. Orlopp, breathless. When following these "guidelines," it will make your comment 10x better than it was before and make you SUPER HAPPY! Every blog I read I have something to say about them, it may be small or irrelevant at times, but the important part is that the blog gets me thinking. THINKING IS THE BEST THING YOU COULD EVER DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL! Plus, thinking also gets your brain to love you! Good luck commenting everyone and don't be scared to let others know what you think, just remember to remain courteous and AWESOME! @>@
Thinking IS the best thing indeed! Honestly, that's my number one hope for anything we do. You are 100% correct that there is always something to make you think if you look hard enough.
DeleteMr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteSometimes I stop my daily activities to pause and look into the distance, wondering if you've ever been "that kid"... But then I quickly go back to what I was doing. Also, I r agree with you that people have been a bit basic with their comments, so much so you can't reply anything back except "thanks!"
I was "that kid" many times. I was That Kid Who Talks to Much, That Kid That Reads Ahead Then Gets in Trouble for Reading Ahead, That Kid Who Hates Math, and so on. I'm hoping the comments will be more original and everyone will have an easier time replying to them.
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DeleteWassup Rorlopp,
ReplyDeleteThis post has helped me expand my standards of commenting on people's blogs. I certainly have learned a lot from this. I can't believe by using these simple strategies you can make your comments so much better. I have seen kids using improv, which has been something I have been wanting to use, but I didn't know how to implement that into my own comment. Now I do!
Dear Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you explained what and what not to do in a blog comment CLEARLY. You backed all your statements with examples, and gave me tips that will really help me further my commenting skills. I also enjoyed how the blog was formatted. It had lots of images and things that I can relate to since I am a visual learner
Thanks,
Abirami
Hey Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteThis post really helped me realize how generic and relatively similar my comments are. I enjoyed how you provided information about how to comment while sliding in some humorous aspects to your blog. I completely agree that a comment shouldn't just be repeating the post or providing trivial information. A comment should rather give the author input on the blog and create a discussion or a forum for the readers and the author to communicate on the topic discussed on the post.
Mr. Orlopp, as always, this post employs amazing satire and comedy, all while providing insightful information to lost young minds. Thank you for the examples, and I hope this comment reflects what your post has taught me.
ReplyDeleteMr.O!
ReplyDeleteI didn't really understand the importance of comments until after reading this well-crafted post! I normally leave comments like "ya that waz a good post, keep riting..."(crudely exaggerated). After reading this informative post, I realized that good comments can make the writer and readers learn something new and connect with the writer of the comment. I also liked the way you incorporated sarcasm and trends to keep us skittish teens reading on! I was engaged the whole time while reading this post. Can't wait for the next post!
Hi Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteFirst off, thanks for the helpful tips! Before reading this post, I was just shooting in the dark when commenting, hoping whatever I said was what you were looking for. Now, it all makes sense. Second, I love the way you organized your post. It's really easy to read, and I can scroll through to read all the tips if I want, instead of having to find them in long paragraphs. And finally, I like how you made the post funny. You give useful information in an interesting fashion, and it motivates me to keep reading. Thanks again for the help!
Hey Mr. Orlopp, this post, as well as your others, accurately shows your voice and personality. When I read it, it's like you're talking to us in class. I like your relatable moments and many examples from different student's comments. They allowed me to see more good examples for better commenting skills--although I noticed that none of my comments were on there :( . However, after reading through your post, I realized it was because I tend to just repeat what was in the posts I read and then say that I liked them. I will try to fix these problems in my comments in the future.
ReplyDelete-Eva
Hey Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout-out! Your advice on comments has made me realize how important it is to take your time when responding to blogs. After all, others have put so much effort into their posts, so our comments should also be well-articulated and insightful. The purpose of all of these blogs is to create an online venue where we are able to learn more about each other while honing our writing skills, which is something I believe all of us should take advantage of.
Mr. Orlopp,
ReplyDeleteWhile your post was both helpful and humorous, I especially enjoyed how you provided examples of how not to comment well. To be honest, I did most of the things you said not to do when making a good comment, so reading this opened my eyes and made me realize all of the mistakes I had been making and had been too lazy to change. Also thank you for including my comment in your post as well as it definitely made me feel special. I hope you continue making more posts like this that are both funny and give great tips.
Mr. Orlopp!
ReplyDeleteI love this post mainly because of your wit that keeps it interesting. Too often do I find myself yanking my eyelids open at some of the dryest comments on my blog. But thanks to this post I know kids now have no excuse for leaving boring comments. I may have even learned something myself!
Chelsea
Hi Chelsea,
ReplyDeleteNow I need to write a post about replying to comments in a timely manor.