When I set out to make this blog I wanted the theme to be efficient. There was a lot of thought put into the layout and its features, including the features I would not have. Unfortunately, it seems many sites decide not to have some form of feedback.

Creating the comments page I spent more time on than I expected and it was because I wanted it to be as simple as typing, then pressing submit. I allowed for anonymous comments without any filters because I believe people will truly express theirselves in this atmosphere. Not every website should use this methodology, but I felt that it fit for my purpose and I believe in it.

To me, the real plus of a blog is that it is a “community” of sorts. On most of the blogs I read, there is the ability to leave a comment after the post. I often find as much, or sometimes even better information in the comments and conversation that takes place as there was in the original post. Different points of view and identification of other resources are the real nuggets that can come from good comments on a blog. ^{(1 Slezak )}.

The above quote by Jerry Slezak discusses blogs without comments but the concepts can apply to any website. If I like something I tend to let the creator know. I browse art, tutorials, news, everything you do and I have every intention of letting you know what I think about it. Upon viewing a comic or reading an article I love to tell you what I think. People interacting with each other is what made Web 2.0 in the first place. It really does disappoint me when I find myself looking for a text box to respond and only find the site’s footer.

Not to point the finger at Globex Designs Inc. but upon trying to compliment on what a wonderful Gmail skin they made I found the only option I had was to email them directly. I was disappointed when I couldn’t tell everyone the satisfaction I had while using it.

I shouldn’t have to think about how to give my feedback. The less hoops users have to jump through to give feedback the better. A jewel of a comic was made, yet I’ll never be able to give the artist the credit he deserves.

I encourage everyone; artists, developers, coders, and browsers alike to talk to each other. If you find something you like then appreciate it. Give a “thumbs up” or a “star rating” or whatever toy the site uses for user feedback. If you’re feeling brave think of some critique or compliments as well to encourage the receiver to continue what they do best. Please make feedback easy to give. Feedback helps the internet grow, feed it often.

Citation:

Slezak, Jerry Is a blog that doesn’t allow comments really a blog?