I do want to encourage a healthy dialog and I have been and will continue to be very generous in my interpretation of what that might be. I also have no problem with anonymous comments. However, on October 3, 2009 I posted rules about etiquette and I have tried several means to defuse some of the volleys.
I'm not present here 24/7 and I have decided I do not want to be a reaction. Nor can I be diverted into damage control. Contrary to some opinions posted here, I actually do have a job, and that does interfere with this blog, and my other responsibilities. Or is it the other way around? Whichever it is, I prefer to manage and that is exactly what this change is intended to accomplish.
I apologize, but as of today, all comments will be moderated on this blog. That means they will be delayed until I have had the opportunity to review them. If they adhere to the etiquette posted on the link at the end of this post, then they will be accepted. Comments that are rejected will be completely rejected; I can't edit your comments for content. If I cannot accept a comment I'll post a note advising readers that a comment or comments were rejected. You will all be made aware of my efforts at moderation. The delay in posting will possibly be an entire day, but may be shorter or longer. I cannot promise or predict the rapidity with which I will review and post.
I have also deleted some of the earlier comments which would not have passed the "etiquette" filter.
I realize that there are those who really believe that I do and have edited all criticisms. That's false. For a time, I delayed deletions. All comments were posted and were visible for at least a day. But someone took advantage of that and began a campaign which I assume was intended to drive people away. The comments certainly had nothing to do about this association, condominiums, communities or any other rational and related topics. At that point, I began deleting the most tasteless of such posts.
I [won't] verify who the "anonymous" posters are or if they have anything at stake here at BLMH. So if I have any questions or concerns when you submit a comment, it is possible I will err on the side of conservatism. If you truly want your comments posted, then think about posting something that will further the action, or may enhance our community and adheres to the rules of etiquette. Certainly advice, information, suggestions are all welcome. I'm not asking anyone to put a spin on what they say. I don't mind criticism and complaints if they are delivered responsibly are also OK. If I was interested in popularity I'd be offering coffee and doughnuts or pretzels and beer.
I also suggest that if you have specific issues then be specific in your comments. That works both ways. If you like it here at BLMH and want to comment, please state why. If you don't like it here, please state what you like as well as what you don't. If you want to vent, well, go ahead and be my guest. We all lose it from time to time.
If you are unsure about the quality of your comments, you can submit several different versions. Let me know what you are doing and I'll pick the one that fits. Or, if all are responsible and pass the etiquette filter, I'll pass them all to the readers.
Of course, if you don't like this site, then don't come here.
I will continue to permit anyone and everyone to submit comments, Anonymous or otherwise. However, I'll be monitoring all comments before they are posted. I solely will choose to accept or reject them.
Thank you for all of your comments, good, bad or otherwise!
Click here for posted rules of etiquette
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One or more tasteless and off-topic posts were rejected.
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