One of the five thousand helpful tidbits of information that I learned at the BlogHer conference was that my blog should have a comment policy. A clearly posted comment policy. Because it's better to know your policy... and have your readers know it... before you actually NEED to have a comment policy. Kapish?
Then very late one night last week, when I couldn't sleep because my toe was throbbing due to an incident which really must be saved for another story... it HIT me! an idea! I could blend my deep love for creating buttons and really all things Photoshop with this whole comment policy idea. Better yet, I can create buttons for EVERY CONCEIVABLE COMMENT POLICY UNDER THE SUN and give them away to my bloggy friends... thereby ensuring my fame as the most altruistic woman in the blogosphere... the Angelina Jolie of the internet (minus Brad Pitt and a band of international children).
Yep, that's right... free buttons!
How to post one of these buttons on your blog:
If you want to post one on your blog, it's easy! Just copy the red text in "The Code" section beneath the button that you want, and paste it into your blog's template. The code includes alt text so that when you roll over the button, you see the full comment policy.
And NOW, here they are! (roll drums, flash lights, and generally get all excited...)
Comment policy:
Don't be rude to me or my readers. Don't belittle, demean, or call names. If you do, I WILL delete you. (It is, after all, MY blog)
The code:
<a href="http://www.absolutelybananas.com/2007/08/does-your-blog-have-comment-policy-and.html#cant-play-nice" target="blank"><img border="0" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/1177938549_02a7a436eb_m.jpg" alt="Don't be rude to me or my readers. Don't belittle, demean, or call names. If you do, I WILL delete you. (It is, after all, MY blog)"/></a>

Keep it simple or spell it out... I couldn't decide! Maybe you can.
Comment policy:
Don't use profanity when you comment on my blog. Respect my rules and I'll respect you. Talk dirty, and I just might have to delete you... right after I wash your mouth out with soap.
The code (simple version):
<a href="http://www.absolutelybananas.com/2007/08/does-your-blog-have-comment-policy-and.html#keep-it-clean" target="blank"><img border="0" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1068/1178799138_641cec53dd_m.jpg" alt="Don't use profanity when you comment on my blog. Respect my rules and I'll respect you. Talk dirty, and I just might have to delete you... right after I wash your mouth out with soap."/></a>
The code ("do I have to wash..." version):
<a href="http://www.absolutelybananas.com/2007/08/does-your-blog-have-comment-policy-and.html#keep-it-clean" target="blank"><img border="0" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1394/1178799238_2edfa0ec1b_m.jpg" alt="Don't use profanity when you comment on my blog. Respect my rules and I'll respect you. Talk dirty, and I just might have to delete you... right after I wash your mouth out with soap."/></a>
Comment policy:
This blog believes in freedom of expression, no matter what. I have not, do not, and will not delete comments... period.
The code:
<a href="http://www.absolutelybananas.com/2007/08/does-your-blog-have-comment-policy-and.html#freedom" target="blank"><img border="0" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1277/1179208590_c29503d7fd.jpg?v=0" alt="This blog believes in freedom of expression, no matter what. I have not, do not, and will not delete comments... period."/></a>
Comment policy:
Flaming (v) flam·ing
An online argument that becomes nasty or derisive, where insulting a party to the discussion takes precedence over the objective merits of one side or another (Urban Dictionary).
(Do it and I'll delete it)
The code:
<a href="http://www.absolutelybananas.com/2007/08/does-your-blog-have-comment-policy-and.html#no-flaming" target="blank"><img border="0" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/1178798968_b3214bbb19_m.jpg" alt="Flaming
An online argument that becomes nasty or derisive, where insulting a party to the discussion takes precedence over the objective merits of one side or another (Urban Dictionary).
(Do it and I'll delete it)"/></a>
Comment policy:
Make rude comments and I'll delete them. Any questions?
The code:
<a href="http://www.absolutelybananas.com/2007/08/does-your-blog-have-comment-policy-and.html#rude-comments-trash" target="blank"><img border="0" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1102/1178086191_1f6e355149_m.jpg" alt="Make rude comments and I'll delete them. Any questions?"/></a>
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That's what I've got so far. If you can think of one that I'm missing, let me know!
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Sunday, August 19, 2007
Does your blog have a comment policy? And does your comment policy have a button?
Posted by Bananas at 11:52 PM
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57 Comments:
Heh heh ... what about "Comment in 15 seconds or your computer will self-destruct."
These are cute! Thanks for creating them.
Hmm, something I really haven't thought about yet, but probably should. Very neat buttons - thanks!
These are great - very creative!!!
Awesome buttons! I needs me a 2nd column! Waaaaaa!
Those are awesome. You should put your description in an alt tag! that would be even better.
nice job!!
Thanks ktjrdn- great idea! I just added this functionality.
I love these!
You're awesome. I love these and that you love Photoshop. I always have trouble getting the darn (is that profanity?) buttons the right size and with text you can actually read. Nice job.
Really great buttons!!!
Fabulous buttons! As I was doing the morning diaper change, I was inspired with "Stinky comments will be thrown out with the diapers."
Isn't Photoshop just so fabulous? Love it to tiny pixelly pieces.
I'm so asking for Photoshop for Christmas. Those are brilliant, Jenny! Your humor and creativity are just awe inspiring, y'know that?
I have an odd comment policy, in that I only respond to comments if I have the commenter's email address.
Oh. And if I feel like it.
Don't think you could fit that on a button though. =P
Very nice! I must say, you're VERY creative with your photoshoping! LOVE it!
Oh..those are adorable! I will be grabbing on this week :-)
These are great! Will be borrowing one later... :) Thanks!
Wow! You're awesome! I'm a total moron with all things computer (I even once deleted my blog) - so if you ahve the gumption, would you mind telling me how you make a button? I love it!
Love them! I will steal freely - - I wish I could read every single one of your posts since I've been gone, but (I guess) I should unpack.
Great idea. These are sure to come in handy.
This is AWESOME!!
I love these. I liked the idea from BlogHer too. I just don't find one quite snarky enough for me though.
I was looking for something that says maybe...
Go aheaa. Leave a nasty comment. Then the whole world will know what an asshole you really are.
But I was thinking that might be too nice. Whaddya think?
I love the buttons-great idea.
Really good idea. I have something embedded in the comment box to let people know I reply to their comments. These are rather stylish. They look like they must have taken ages to put together. Touch wood, I've not had any trouble with unpleasant comments, except for a few basically harmless but slightly pendantic ones on breastfeeding, which for some reason attracts nuttier comments than anything else I post on.
Awesome idea...thanks for sharing!
you are so clever and such photoshop skillz!
You're a comment queen!
reason number 97 for loving your blog: Free Buttons! You are pure genious! I will take one "keep it clean" button, but bookmarking in case a need for another type arises! Thank you ever so much.
ROCK!
Ooh! Cool buttons! Don't you love those ideas you get when you can't sleep! You're so much nicer than Angelina. Thanks!
I really liked this idea, plus I needed something to pretty up my blog. But I added one and its too big--how do I resize it? THANKS!!!
As soon as I get some nasty people up in my biznass I'll be all up in your buttons for some represent'n. Yo.
Whatever, these are awesome.
these are all really great. and thanks for sharing. i'll be sporting one on my site soon.
(for BOTH of my readers! :-) )
thanks for making these available.
Those are freakin' awesome! Love it. It's so sad to me that policies are even needed...
What fun! I like 'em.
Excellent... love the soap ones...
Looks like you have a fun time creating all these shiny, fun buttons!!
Thank you so much! I used the "Keep it clean" button. You're very creative!
Great idea! i love them! Only problem? How do I put one into a wordpress theme and where would I put it? I suck at html and that sorta thing!
Oh Jenny, I love you! I've been working on an incredibly boring post as a disclaimer/comment policy on my blog. You've saved my readers the boring post since you've offered me a button. (And buttons are waaaaay better than a post anyday, I'm a button-loving whore!)
Those are fabulous! Your Angelina Jolie comment had me laughing.
Thank you thank you THANK YOU! I will accept your lovely gift and post it on my blog. But... um... how can I give YOU credit that is surely deserved??
Great buttons. I don't get enough comments yet to worry, but I'm hoping to!
Still waiting on my first troll...
Damn, you are crafty! I needs me one of these.
Susan at Working Moms Against Guilt
Wow Bananas.
Fabtastic buttons.
Don't know how I missed these.
You are amazing. I bow to your brilliance.
thank you
I love these! Thanks for sharing.
These are great. Someday I will get over my phobia and unlock the secrets of PhotoShop!
WOW! Cool idea, I am off to capture the link and put it on my blog. You're gonna get famous for this one. Thank you for sharing.
I'm snatching one up! Thanks! :)
Thank you so much. I need this. It is adorable.
thnx
Thank you! I love your buttons! So very cool! I've totally bookmarked you so I can come and visit again!
Thanks..
I love these buttons! Fantastic idea. I'm trying to decide which one to steal.
I have taken the 'I have a special place rserved for RUDE comments' button...so perfect. Thanks!
These are all great. Thanks for the hard work and for sharing.
Yay! I just stumbled upon these and they are awesome. Thanks!
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