tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28160416.post6715008058697964148..comments2008-10-20T17:21:06.754-04:00Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08347962976730903449noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28160416.post-18281966196522026692008-10-20T17:21:00.000-04:002008-10-20T17:21:00.000-04:00I agree moderation is key, but moderation can quickly be time-consuming in the perspective of a popular blog. Imagine the comment moderation equivalent of a DDoS attack. A few dedicated troublemakers can make moderation impossible.Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08347962976730903449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28160416.post-37847451669751320892008-10-19T12:11:00.000-04:002008-10-19T12:11:00.000-04:00Thomas, <BR/><BR/>I really appreciate that you've drawn out a highlight from my post. The topic is one of those that keeps coming up over and over, and your addition to the conversation is a good one.<BR/><BR/>On the example you cite, I think comment moderation, not necessarily the disallowance of comments, might make a suitable solution in those cases. Pre-screening comments to allow for different ideas but censor flames works for many.<BR/><BR/>I'm also not always sure popularity and blog drama go hand and hand. Some of that phenomenon has to do with developing the right culture on the blog or within a social network. People have a tendency to follow the norms established by the blogger or social network leaders. At least, that is what I have noticed over the last few years. <BR/><BR/>All my best, <BR/>RichRichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.com