Commenting for Dummies
Published April 9th, 2007Do you know that in the modern times in the blog-world a comment is an important part of the social etiquette? Do you know that your comment is the only proof for your friend bloggers that you read and understood a post? Do you understand that commenting is the way bloggers bond, establish friendships and form alliances?
Are your friendships suffering because you don’t have enough time to comment on all your friends’ blogs? Are you finding yourself spending hours reading blogs but still not able to fulfill your social obligation of commenting?
Fret not. Help is here!
A Dummies book designed especially for time strapped bloggers like you. It has hundreds of time-saving tips to make your commenting more efficient. Once your read the book we guarantee that you will be able to comment on all your friends blogs from work without your employer suspecting a thing!
Here are some sample tips for you:
If you have 30 seconds
In 30 seconds you can barely get past Blogger.com’s dreaded word verification. So don’t even try to read the title of the post. Just enter “Wow! Great post” in the comments.
If you have 2 minutes
You still don’t have time to read the entire post. So glance through the post and pick any sentence with pompous words. Quote the line and write, “Man, how do you find such perfect words to express your thoughts.”
If the post is a poem
The good and bad thing about these poet-bloggers is that they think each line of their poem is a gem. Just pick any random line, quote it and say, “I love this line. This is the best line.”
If it is a rant post
Before you read any post do a search for the phrases, “Am I making sense”, “I am confused” or “hard to explain”. If you find them, don’t read the post. You won’t understand it. Also, your blogger friend couldn’t care less if you understood the post. All she wants is your support. Just tell her what she wants to hear. “I can understand you sweetie. Don’t forget I am here for you if you want to talk.”
If you actually have time to read a post
Then don’t follow the first rule and enter some random compliment. Read the post carefully. But in most cases the post makes no sense and you are left wondering if the post is in Pig Latin. In such cases simply say, “Wow great post.”
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[+] Sarah Jessica Parker is whining that she won the “Unsexiest Woman Alive” award from Maxim readers. If you ask me, she should be quite glad that she didn’t win the “Unsexiest Horse” award. [2 comments]
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wow great post…(evil grin)
“Man, how do you find such perfect words to express your thoughts.”
:p (since the first option has already been taken!)
WOW, great post!!!
Everyone else took the obvious lines. Guess I have to do a real comment now. Very amusing post as always, and well worth waiting for. Good to see you back. I’ve been slow to post as well. Life does get busy at times.
WOW!! That’s a great book TD! Some blogs are so depressing,raving and ranting with bad words,I don’t want to read them! It’s hard get their misery and bring it home.
Great tips.Bring us more until I get that book. I wrote similar thing in my post this week,”king Blogging”.Some are very rude when they leave comments,don’t realize it does affect us.
I love your posts,makes me smile which I would like to do everyday!:)
Great post
Good to have you back (I had slightly more than 30 secs
)
Another winner, glad to see you back! You always make me laugh!
Is there a blog hall of fame? You could very easily top the list…
You almost make me envious with your creativity! needless to say, good post
Why did you attribute rant-type posts to a “she”?
cue feminist glare
:p
” wow! great post “
ow-way, ate-gray ost-pay!*
it’s been a long time since i’ve written in pig-latin — may have it slightly screwed up.
*”wow, great post” in pig latin (i think)
welcome back! is there a dummies book for coming up with creative posts? if so, i may actually post instead of having a faux blog…
Really? Do you do that while leaving comments?
Hello TDNA,
1. I am not gonna trust your comments at all - but this doesn’t mean you stop commenting on my blogs
2. Why MCP - would women alone rant? “tell her what she(bold and underlined) want to here” SHE SHE SHE? I know men rant and fret more than women do
Anyways great post an why do u take such a long time to write something…
Regards,
Dee (http://deathbychoc.blogspot.com/)
itchingtowrite:
I was expecting this
Twilight Fairy:
You really need to get my book. You forgot to quote a line before you make this comment!
Yashita:
Too late! Itching already said it
Alan:
Guess I have to do a real comment now
LOL. Good that I didn’t publish more tips
I’ve been slow to post as well
Aha, now I get to push you to write
Asha:
That’s a great book TD!
Thank you! My only aim is to write something that is funny and easy to read. To give people a break from all the serious blogs with “opinions”
I wrote similar thing in my post this week
I gotta get over there and read it!
Coffee:
I had slightly more than 30 secs
ROFL
Gnightgirl:
You always make me laugh!
Thank you very much. I write to hear those words!
Karen:
You could very easily top the list…
Oh boy, isn’t that the nicest thing to say! Or are you just saying it because I am yoru friend
Prasanna:
You almost make me envious with your creativity
Thank you very much. I don’t think I am too creative though. My cretive spells are few and far apart
the_girl_From_ipanema:
Why did you attribute rant-type posts to a “she”?
Believe it or not, I knew somebody was going to jump on this when I was writing it. Surprisingly nobody complained about using a “he” in a differnt tip
perspective inc:
Nope, too late
You are the third to say it
si:
*”wow, great post” in pig latin
Wow, you actually know pig latin! That is very cool. When I writing the post, I was thiking if one person gets the Pig Latin thing, I would be happy!
is there a dummies book for coming up with creative posts?
If there is one, I am buying it! My creativity is drying up very fast
AgonyAunt:
Do you do that while leaving comments?
Of course not!! What are you talking about
Dee:
I am not gonna trust your comments at all
You see, all these tips are for people who don’t have time. I have all the time in teh world to waste
ut this doesn’t mean you stop commenting on my blogs
LOL. I am not off the hook, huh!
Anyways great post an why do u take such a long time to write something
Thank you. Writing doesn’t come to me too naturally so it does take me longer than most people. Also, contrary to what I said above, I have been quite busy these days
Now I know what you do after landing up on my page, TD! Hmph! And to think good little me actually waded through all of your posts! Double hmph!!
I was wondering where you have disappeared, I thought may be lack of ideas. But good oneas usual.
Thanks for the Sign Generator website
Another option could be to use the best of the existing comments.. evil hee hee.
wow, fantastic post. how do you express yourself so well??
“If you find them, don’t read the post.”
I love this line. This is the best line.
Oh sorry, this is not a poem.
Okay… Wow, great post!
Damn, taken!
“I am with you sweetie…”
Hell, do you have a “Deleting Blog Comments for Dummies”?
I did want to leave a comment because for once I actually read and understood the post
)) But you leave me with no option because no matter what I say its been taken, dissected and dragged through the mud.
First of all its good you see you back
This was funny. Been there, done that.
DNA:
I know you must be digging out some new stuff and here you are finally:)
I personally leave comments only if it is upto my knowledge. If its a heavy stuff, I go quiet not leaving a single word. Hehehe why mess my knowledge in too many places?? Wat you say DNA??
Quotd:
“Here are some sample tips for you”
I love this line. This is the best line.
(oops didn’t realize it wasn’t a poem)
Great Post!
”
And since everything that I could say has already been said before, I say only ” Nice to see you back
I suddenly find myself going through all the comments you’ve ever left on my blog. Hemph!
Wow!
You should not have given out our trade secrets 
. Wow . Great Post 
And this post is the Dummy’s Guide to Understanding TDNA’s comments!
Good to c u back.
You should write more often. I check your blog every morning…Mind it..;)
BTW..Fantabulous post.
Deepak
“I love this line. This is the best line.”
I love this line. This is the best line.
and of course…
wow! great post!
Nice…
Had slightly less than 30 secs
you see. You should go and read the bloggers code of conduct and the point about comments.
Could none of the commenters think of anything cleverer than just quoting verbatim from you blog?
:D
Wow ! Great post !
Read the full post but in the end thought of commenting only your words.
I wanted to say Wow.. great post!
But, the comment has already been taken!
Lets create a new category — this post **cked!
Man, how exactly do you manage time to churn out this load of **** every time you stick fingers to your keyboard? There should be a law against people like you blogging — it is just too addictive for the readers!
I think a poll was more appropriate
1. Wow! Great post
2. “…” I loved this line
3. “I understand ,….sweetie”
4. Others
Pick - 4:)
aaha oho Katti post kada
)))…. telugu version of your suggested comment!!!!!
Great that you are back… missed you very much here.
Don’t have anything to say that has n’t already been said in your comment thread, but you made my day, sitting in the airport waiting for my flight to be called! And enjoyed the comment thread as much as the post! Here is to my new favorite person on the blogsphere! (Time spent on page : 5 minutes:))
Wow! Great post. Man, how do you find such perfect words to express your thoughts? “I love this line. This is the best line.” I love this line. This is the best line.
I can understand you sweetie. Don’t forget I am here for you if you want to talk.
Its not pig latin and therefore nice one. Its always a pleasure to come back here.
PS: Now stop being lazy and return the favour.
Wow .. what a great post!!
Twised: I MUST tell you that now i’ve become very self conscious while posting comments coz i seem to do have been unconsciously following yr rules
OrangeJammies:
LOL. I never said I am following these rules
I am a very honest commentor!
Pallavi:
I thought may be lack of ideas
It’s more lack of time rather than ideas. Glad you didn’t give up on me
swami:
Another option could be to use the best of the existing comments
LOL. That’s a good idea too! Glad you didn’t follow it in this comment
shilpa:
That’s it? I expected much better sarcasm from you!
Dipta:
I am with you sweetie
This is the first time, and hopefully the last time, another man called me sweetie
do you have a “Deleting Blog Comments for Dummies”?
With all the wisecrack commenting that is going on here, I will be an expert at that soon!
M (Tread Softly Upon):
no matter what I say its been taken
LOL. Of course not! I believe you, upto certain extent
Oh by the way, thanks for the DesiPundit tip off. Saved me the trouble of doing it myself
La Vida Loca:
done that
Aha! Done that, huh? I am going to hunt down your comments and let the bloggers know of this practice!
pria:
Hehehe why mess my knowledge in too many places??
I follow that priciple in life! I shut up when I know I don’t know. As it is said in Sanskrit: “maunaM vibhUshaNaM apaMDitAnAM”
Mythili:
oops didn’t realize it wasn’t a poem
I don’t blame ya. Given the quality of poem that are being posted, it’s easy to mistake prose for poetry
Sakshi:
everything that I could say has already been said before
Hey, this is a nice technique too! I should include it in the tips
neha:
I suddenly find myself going through all the comments you’ve ever left on my blog
Of course I wouldn’t try that with you Neha, you are way too smart! (Lessons learned in marriage: if you are not sure of your guilt, resort to flattery)
Nariyal Chutney:
You should not have given out our trade secrets
You and I both know that there are more trade secrets that are not published here
Thi
How Do we Know:
And this post is the Dummy’s Guide to Understanding TDNA’s comments!
LOL. Hey hey, I never said I follow these rules!
Deepak Verma:
I check your blog every morning
No wonder your blog is called Morning Raga
Thanks for the encouraging words! Will try to post more often.
Aqua:
Please limit to one sarcastic line per comment
I MUST tell you that now i’ve become very self conscious while posting
Nice to know! Because, to me it means the post was not forgotten as soon as the browser window is closed. Which is an indication of a that made an impression. Thank you for letting me know.
Goyal:
Had slightly less than 30 secs
ROFL! Good one.
go and read the bloggers code of conduct
There seem to be multiple out there. I should read them.
Vinod Khare:
Could none of the commenters think of anything cleverer than just quoting verbatim from you blog?
Thanks buddy. This is most original comment so far
Cuckoo:
in the end thought of commenting only your words
I will just tell myself that it’s a homage to my post
R.E.B.E.L:
But, the comment has already been taken!
Yes, multiple times
But I got the point. Thanks!
Sudipta Chatterjee:
For a moment I thought you forgot to type “Anonymous” in the name field
just too addictive for the readers
Thank you very much!
Sunita:
I think a poll was more appropriate
LOL. You know, I should’ve done it. When I wrote the post, I knew people are going to use the tips on this post. Giving them a multiple choice options would’ve saved their and my time
Sushma:
telugu version of your suggested comment!!
kim.do.na = kiMdapaDi dorlE navvu. equivalent of ROLF.
curiouscat:
but you made my day
Thank your for giving me the opportunity! Very happy to read your comments… you made my day too!
Cinamon:
I said use “one of” the tips. Not all of them in one comment
Its always a pleasure to come back here
Thank you! It’s always a pleasure to see you here!
Manjari:
Wow .. what a great post!!
Glad to see you making use of the tips already. I am proud as a teacher
Oh so creative : D
hmm… what to say…
unfortunately I donot know pig-latin. let me try to learn and come back and try to say something
Darshni:
Oh so creative : D
Do you want me to add that to list of tips
Srikanth:
unfortunately I donot know pig-latin
uh-oh! May be I should start brushing up my Pig Latin!
Wow !!! great post
No 4- Hmmm looks like eeee:)
You sure do have a great fan following!! Lookey at all those comments! Then again, it IS a post on commenting.
Did read the whole thing. Think that you should write more often, because it’s obvious you’re great at it.
:)
M
“For a moment I thought you forgot to type “Anonymous” in the name field
”
– haha, that precisely was the idea!
Make sure you add that to your list of tips 
“you sweetie. Don’t forget” - i love this line.
Hey, this is a nice technique too! I should include it in the tips
Foiled! You saw right through me
I should have known better than challenging a master .. What art of writing, what wit
comment: “Man that was hilarious, I am laughing like an idiot in my office and they think I am nuts!”
situation: if I see the tag “funny/humor” for that post and when talmost meant what I said above, though not that dramatically
ahaan ahaan ahaan
next time I see your comment on my blog, I will know how much time you spent on my post and which one of your own tips you have used !
BTW, good post as usual
haha… i didn t know that bloggers can do such stuff too… its hilarious…. well, i too don t have time reading others’ blogs at time but if i do, i make sure i read it entirely… i mean its rude, in my opinion, to give opinions when u have not fully read the blog… its good as not giving opinions at all….. tc:)
waise how did you assume that rant post is only by girls..how rude!!:)
Hahaha! Great post
I can always be found laughing like a lunatic when I’m here. You MUST bring us more of ’such tips’. They may prove to be mighty useful!
WOW Great post!
:):)
LOL good one DNA.
**dreaded word verification
haha I can so u’stand that. I hate WV!
Keshi.
simply hilarious!!!!! how come u come up with such ideas….kaunsi chakki ka aata khate ho??
“Man, how do you find such perfect words to express your thoughts.”
ROFLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!
That is my permamnent comment on this blog also.
WOW!!
hey congrats on movin to new place..and own domain..cool!
loved reading the entire post- made a lot of sense too
came here after along time
liked the madmomma shower gifts as well
“Man, how do you find such perfect words to express everybody’s thoughts.”;-) lol
great post
Hey…great post. Not sure which random line to pick out and yes, I understand what you’re saying, you’re not alone
I have yet another category for you because this is what I’m hounded by everyday (read some of my last but few posts and comments)!
If you’re a psychotic moron who is obsessed with a certain blog and have no life whatsoever:
Take every word on the blog personally and feel the need to dish out a remark that completely contradicts the statement and yourself. You obviously do not have a sense of humour and so every funny statement has to be taken seriously and twisted to make some sort of sense in your miniscule mind. Again, make sure your opinion is given. Never forget how invaluable your opinion is because the poor blog will not survive without you.
70 comments huh? People are taking your advice.
Wow! GREAT post!
(No! I really mean it! C’mon, you have to believe this innocent face!)
Lera:
(Putting my sarcasm filter on) Thanks
Melody:
it IS a post on commenting
LOL. Ya. And you will notice that most people are following my suggestions
Think that you should write more often
Completely agree with you
except that these days I rarely find time to even read my email 
Ninja:
i love this line
nuh-uh. I am not falling for that
Sakshi:
What art of writing, what wit
LOL. You and I can go at it forever
Pavan:
though not that dramatically
I will be thanking you for this comment everyday throughout my life… well almost, not that dramatically
isha:
ahaan ahaan ahaan
I will just assume it means ‘Wow great post’
Thanks
nz:
how much time you spent on my post
You know what, I didn’t think of it! I think I should alert my users that they should keep the page open for some time before commenting giving the imprssion that they spent a lot of time on the page!
Glad you liked the post!
lalitha:
I agree with you. It’s rude to post without reading the post. But we are not talknig about ourselves. We are talking about those few bad bloggers that employ such tricks
Pallavi:
how did you assume that rant post is only by girls
I came to the comclusion after reading your blog. Ok, kidding
I was trying to make fun of the girls. But in reality I read enough male blogs that whine worse than two year old kid who lost his candy
Sneha:
I can always be found laughing
Always delighted to listen to such compliments! Thank you very much!
Keshi:
LOL good one DNA
Thank you! I haven’t been able to visit you in a while now
risha:
kaunsi chakki ka aata khate ho
LOL! I don’t eat atta. I eat rotis made out of it
Amitabha:
LOL. Just the way you find excellent comments
Neihal:
That is my permamnent comment on this blog
Wow! I am honored. I will do my best to keep up the quality
Aman:
Thank you. No housewarming gift of anything?
artnavy:
Nice to see you here! Thanks for reading the entire post, not many people do that
mommyof2:
words to express everybody’s thoughts
LOL. Thank you
Anju:
Not sure which random line to pick out
Oh come on, that’s the height of lazyness!
I read the comments you mentioned. They are hilarious
iz:
People are taking your advice.
Yes, that is the problem! I should have put up a separate “practice post” where they can practice these techniques
Amy:
C’mon, you have to believe this innocent face
LOL. Yes, I believe your innocent face. “Page not found” on your URL is a little suspicious though!
Wow! great post!
did ya notice u wrote “she” automatically under the rant post thing?
What to say when you prefer reading the comments more than the post? The post is just the tip of the iceberg, the sampler, almost always! As usual, goodu postu!
I would have to watch out for your comments now…….. you are dangerous!!
Wow great post.
:D
When I read your earlier entry on “Best publicity in Life is Free”; i thought i did look foolish commenting randomly on posts on “other” people blogs!…so although i have read so many of your posts.. i wouldn’t actually comment
But well I thought.. What the hell!! And well .. there you go!
I love this post..and yes comments are social etiquette!! Actually more the no. of comments…the more you would want to dip into the post..
“Man, how do you find such perfect words to express your thoughts.”-> I will use that !!
I love this line. This is the best line!!
Stumbled across your blog thro a host of other blogs.. awesome read, all of them! never commented till now (am just too lazy). just curl up and read thro blogs.. but i couldn’t skip this one.. rock on T-dna!
btw, am a biotechnology student and i simply have to call u t-dna, analogous to t-rna
Thanks for sharing