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 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:
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):
The code (“do I have to wash…” version):
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:
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:
Comment policy:
Make rude comments and I’ll delete them. Any questions?
The code:
August 20, 2007 at 3:34 am
Heh heh … what about “Comment in 15 seconds or your computer will self-destruct.”
August 20, 2007 at 5:33 am
These are cute! Thanks for creating them.
August 20, 2007 at 5:46 am
Hmm, something I really haven’t thought about yet, but probably should. Very neat buttons – thanks!
August 20, 2007 at 6:31 am
These are great – very creative!!!
August 20, 2007 at 7:19 am
Awesome buttons! I needs me a 2nd column! Waaaaaa!
August 20, 2007 at 7:46 am
Those are awesome. You should put your description in an alt tag! that would be even better.
August 20, 2007 at 8:08 am
nice job!!
August 20, 2007 at 8:09 am
Thanks ktjrdn- great idea! I just added this functionality.
August 20, 2007 at 9:26 am
I love these!
August 20, 2007 at 9:41 am
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.
August 20, 2007 at 9:48 am
Really great buttons!!!
August 20, 2007 at 10:17 am
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.
August 20, 2007 at 10:43 am
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
August 20, 2007 at 11:15 am
Very nice! I must say, you’re VERY creative with your photoshoping! LOVE it!
August 20, 2007 at 11:31 am
Oh..those are adorable! I will be grabbing on this week :-)
August 20, 2007 at 11:34 am
These are great! Will be borrowing one later… :) Thanks!
August 20, 2007 at 11:49 am
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!
August 20, 2007 at 12:05 pm
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.
August 20, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Great idea. These are sure to come in handy.
August 20, 2007 at 12:17 pm
This is AWESOME!!
August 20, 2007 at 12:57 pm
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?
August 20, 2007 at 1:04 pm
I love the buttons-great idea.
August 20, 2007 at 1:20 pm
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.
August 20, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Awesome idea…thanks for sharing!
August 20, 2007 at 2:33 pm
you are so clever and such photoshop skillz!
August 20, 2007 at 2:59 pm
You’re a comment queen!
August 20, 2007 at 3:10 pm
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.
August 20, 2007 at 5:08 pm
ROCK!
August 20, 2007 at 6:20 pm
Ooh! Cool buttons! Don’t you love those ideas you get when you can’t sleep! You’re so much nicer than Angelina. Thanks!
August 20, 2007 at 6:23 pm
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!!!
August 20, 2007 at 6:31 pm
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.
August 20, 2007 at 6:33 pm
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.
August 20, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Those are freakin’ awesome! Love it. It’s so sad to me that policies are even needed…
August 20, 2007 at 6:59 pm
What fun! I like ‘em.
August 20, 2007 at 7:35 pm
Excellent… love the soap ones…
August 20, 2007 at 7:50 pm
Looks like you have a fun time creating all these shiny, fun buttons!!
August 21, 2007 at 12:39 am
Thank you so much! I used the “Keep it clean” button. You’re very creative!
August 21, 2007 at 10:23 am
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!
August 21, 2007 at 12:46 pm
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!)
August 21, 2007 at 5:32 pm
Those are fabulous! Your Angelina Jolie comment had me laughing.
August 21, 2007 at 7:26 pm
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??
August 22, 2007 at 6:18 am
Great buttons. I don’t get enough comments yet to worry, but I’m hoping to!
Still waiting on my first troll…
August 22, 2007 at 2:17 pm
Damn, you are crafty! I needs me one of these.
Susan at Working Moms Against Guilt
September 6, 2007 at 2:39 am
Wow Bananas.
Fabtastic buttons.
Don’t know how I missed these.
You are amazing. I bow to your brilliance.
September 6, 2007 at 3:55 am
thank you
September 6, 2007 at 2:26 pm
I love these! Thanks for sharing.
October 16, 2007 at 11:12 am
These are great. Someday I will get over my phobia and unlock the secrets of PhotoShop!
November 19, 2007 at 2:58 pm
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.
January 1, 2008 at 8:23 pm
I’m snatching one up! Thanks! :)
January 24, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Thank you so much. I need this. It is adorable.
February 2, 2008 at 8:40 am
thnx
February 5, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Thank you! I love your buttons! So very cool! I’ve totally bookmarked you so I can come and visit again!
February 9, 2008 at 10:50 am
Thanks..
March 5, 2008 at 1:33 pm
I love these buttons! Fantastic idea. I’m trying to decide which one to steal.
March 14, 2008 at 7:55 am
I have taken the ‘I have a special place rserved for RUDE comments’ button…so perfect. Thanks!
March 19, 2008 at 9:43 am
These are all great. Thanks for the hard work and for sharing.
May 3, 2008 at 12:35 am
Yay! I just stumbled upon these and they are awesome. Thanks!
May 15, 2008 at 11:35 pm
These are so great. You are definitely talented! I don’t seem to have the roll over thing working but the button is so cute, I’m using it anyway. Thanks for a wonderful freebie!
May 23, 2008 at 5:47 am
These are great!!! Thanks
June 1, 2008 at 6:14 pm
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June 17, 2008 at 7:49 pm
really very neat buttons thanx
June 17, 2008 at 7:50 pm
good job!
July 22, 2008 at 4:31 am
Amazing article! Detailed and very interested. I am going to recommend this blog to my friends.
August 10, 2008 at 8:02 pm
HEY I NEED HELP…I TRIED TO IMPLEMENT YOUR AMAZING BUTTON BUT…..I DON’T SEE IT…HELP
I KNOW THAT I HAVE TO GO TO THE JAVA SCRIPT THING ON MY LAYOUT PAGE AND I COPIED AND PASTED LIKE IT SAID BUT STILL NO LUCK…..HELP!!!!!!!
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August 14, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Interesting idea. I should try that on my blog. Just tiered of spams and nonsense. Why people cant understand that its not only about SEO. Its about blogging.
September 9, 2008 at 7:43 pm
I love these they rock. I once got verbally attacked by Claymates and this would have come in handy. Unfortunately I can’t get it to work on my WordPress blog (because WordPress isnWidget stupid) but they are awesome!!
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September 14, 2008 at 9:57 pm
These buttons are cute! I need to grab one, as I have a woman who loves to leave me rude comments. When I delete her comments she likes to run and blog about me deleting her comments.
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October 12, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I love these buttons, and since the great diarrhea dump of this week on my blog, I could really use them, but I tried to load two of them and it didn’t work. Is there some super secret pink glitter body splash that I could try, or do you have another secret you’d be willing to share with yet another of your minions? Please?
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October 14, 2008 at 10:14 am
Hmmm super secret pink glitter body splash sounds FUN. But really I think something had just caused the code to break (much more dull). I’ve fixed it and hopefully the buttons will work for ya now!
October 14, 2008 at 10:41 am
Ok – one more question. I applied the trashcan button, and for some reason, the right margin is still open. Is there an easy code fix?
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October 14, 2008 at 10:47 am
Ah, the problem there is that the button is wider than your column, so it’s getting cut off. No easy fix for that I’m afraid.
November 17, 2008 at 6:40 pm
I like that you also have one stating that comments aren’t deleted… I might not use that one, but might disign my own when I can get around to it!
While it doesn’t need to turn into a “flame war” I know some people delete comments that they don’t agree with.
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November 25, 2008 at 11:13 pm
My comment is real simple… if I don’t like it it does not stay. That makes it real easy for me and real tough for someone trying to pull some funny business…
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May 24, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Do one for those creeps that follow you to promote their porn!!! They drive me nuts!!
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May 27, 2009 at 5:12 pm
As a Newbie, I am always searching online for articles that can help me. Thank you