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There has been a lot written about comment spam including the taboo comment example of “Great Post”. Did you know there is a time when it is appropriate to to leave a comment “Great Post”.
Today I had a “Great Post comment which inspired this post. The person who left the comment apologized for leaving it and sent an email saying it would be all right to delete it. We all know of the unwritten rule of thumb about leaving “Great Post”.
I think it is a great goal for all of us as blogger to be able to say “Great Post. Someday maybe I’ll be able to leave a comment like “Great Post”.
Here are some examples of when it is okay for you to leave a “Great Post” comment
- If everyone knows you by a single letter: T
- If everyone know you by a single name: Jay
- If everyone knows your avatar:
- If everyone knows you by your nickname: GotBob
- If you are a nationally recognized blogger: Linda Davis
- You have spoken at a national conference: Inman, NAR, REBlogWorld, Bloodhound Unchained, etc. ( This might be a stretch )
- You started blogging in a covered wagon: YOU know who you are ( Most of the name on the list above )
If Scott Kelby left a comment on a photo of mine “Great Capture Dave”. It would be fantastic. If my neighbor with his browie instamatic and camera phone did it I would delete it as patronizing or self serving.
A Goal to Attain To
Once I thought having a PR 5 blog would be like blogging heaven ( don’t get me wrong I still do : )
Now I think attaining a status of being known and respected as an authoritative blogger I can leave a comment “Great Post” and have the author of the post treasure it. That is a good goal, maybe even a great post goal.
