[suny]

That is one department I am too lazy especially if it is a paid comment. I would prefer reading the post and move on unless of course I have something worth adding.

[nangk08]

Sometimes I feel like leaving a comment but get put off when I am asked to log in with my email Id. It so happened that I did log in once or twice but then had to see undesirable emails after that which I had to block. Not worth the trouble at all so I hardly leave a comment anywhere now, just prefer to read and move on.

[oldbuddy]

Sometimes I feel like leaving a comment but get put off when I am asked to log in with my email Id. It so happened that I did log in once or twice but then had to see undesirable emails after that which I had to block. Not worth the trouble at all so I hardly leave a comment anywhere now, just prefer to read and move on.

I comment on blogs almost every day and have NEVER had it generate unwanted emails in the 15 years since I started online.

[cessy_08]

Sometimes I feel like leaving a comment but get put off when I am asked to log in with my email Id. It so happened that I did log in once or twice but then had to see undesirable emails after that which I had to block. Not worth the trouble at all so I hardly leave a comment anywhere now, just prefer to read and move on.

Maybe you accidentally ticked a checkbox to subscribe and submitted your comment? Most blogs have it set to checked as a default so you only need to un-check it to make sure you don't get subscribed to the blog if you don't want to.

[vathsala]

A couple of times i too felt it but i do not log in via google . Sometimes some sites ask us to log in via facebook account too. I think it is risky to log in via other sites . This is more or less like sharing our password along with user ID .

[DreekLass]

To second some of the other posters here, the having to sign up thing often stops me dead in my tracks too, which is a shame. But I guess some websites think it is better to get you to become a member, than actually contribute visible useful comments. I know lots of people who sign up, and never contribute anything, which is why I love sites that allow guests to access features that once upon a time only members could access.

[Decentlady]

To second some of the other posters here, the having to sign up thing often stops me dead in my tracks too, which is a shame. But I guess some websites think it is better to get you to become a member, than actually contribute visible useful comments. I know lots of people who sign up, and never contribute anything, which is why I love sites that allow guests to access features that once upon a time only members could access.

I totally agree with you. I think signing up with Google + comments has this to its disadvantage. I just wish I knew how to revert to blogger's comment form on my blog without loosing prdvious Google+ comments.

[oldbuddy]

To second some of the other posters here, the having to sign up thing often stops me dead in my tracks too, which is a shame. But I guess some websites think it is better to get you to become a member, than actually contribute visible useful comments. I know lots of people who sign up, and never contribute anything, which is why I love sites that allow guests to access features that once upon a time only members could access.

I totally agree with you. I think signing up with Google + comments has this to its disadvantage. I just wish I knew how to revert to blogger's comment form on my blog without loosing prdvious Google+ comments.

Sometimes you just need to draw a line in the sand and start fresh.

[Decentlady]

To second some of the other posters here, the having to sign up thing often stops me dead in my tracks too, which is a shame. But I guess some websites think it is better to get you to become a member, than actually contribute visible useful comments. I know lots of people who sign up, and never contribute anything, which is why I love sites that allow guests to access features that once upon a time only members could access.

I totally agree with you. I think signing up with Google + comments has this to its disadvantage. I just wish I knew how to revert to blogger's comment form on my blog without loosing prdvious Google+ comments.

Sometimes you just need to draw a line in the sand and start fresh.

You are right. I guess it's time to move on and let the bygones be bygones. Otherwise I will nevet know what I am missing. Thank You @oldbuddy it is exactly what I needed to hear!

[tpicks]

Sometimes after reading an article in a site I'll also like to use that medium to air my views and be noticed. I'd say I comment at times just to socialize with others.

[DreekLass]

Sometimes after reading an article in a site I'll also like to use that medium to air my views and be noticed. I'd say I comment at times just to socialize with others.

I rarely comment to socialize. I mean, socializing may be a byproduct of my commenting, but that is not the goal. My goal is usually to learn new information, or get a discussion going.

[oldbuddy]

Sometimes after reading an article in a site I'll also like to use that medium to air my views and be noticed. I'd say I comment at times just to socialize with others.

I rarely comment to socialize. I mean, socializing may be a byproduct of my commenting, but that is not the goal. My goal is usually to learn new information, or get a discussion going.

Isn't getting a discussion going socializing?

[DreekLass]

Sometimes after reading an article in a site I'll also like to use that medium to air my views and be noticed. I'd say I comment at times just to socialize with others.

I rarely comment to socialize. I mean, socializing may be a byproduct of my commenting, but that is not the goal. My goal is usually to learn new information, or get a discussion going.

Isn't getting a discussion going socializing?

Yes, but the salient point was that I don't comment TO socialize. Talking to people online via commenting on articles isn't my idea of socializing, if that makes any sense. I only post comments on articles when I can add to, or help in some way. Or to question the article writer on certain points that I may need help with.

[oldbuddy]

Yes, but the salient point was that I don't comment TO socialize. Talking to people online via commenting on articles isn't my idea of socializing, if that makes any sense. I only post comments on articles when I can add to, or help in some way. Or to question the article writer on certain points that I may need help with.

I don't mean to argue the point with you, it seems like a simple matter of semantics. I consider any open dialog with another person for any reason, as social interaction. Even a simple question can lead to the start of a future relationship and that is what socializing is all about to me.

To each his own.

[Decentlady]

Now look at @oldbuddy and @DreekLass all socialising in here!

I just changed my blog comments setting and got rid of Google + comments of course at a price of my valued visitors previous comments. Let's hope it gives me a positive response!

[DreekLass]

Yes, but the salient point was that I don't comment TO socialize. Talking to people online via commenting on articles isn't my idea of socializing, if that makes any sense. I only post comments on articles when I can add to, or help in some way. Or to question the article writer on certain points that I may need help with.

I don't mean to argue the point with you, it seems like a simple matter of semantics. I consider any open dialog with another person for any reason, as social interaction. Even a simple question can lead to the start of a future relationship and that is what socializing is all about to me.

To each his own.

No, I know. I wasn't arguing with you either. Just attempting to clarify what the essence of my sentiment was. Technically, leaving comments is a form of socialization. But the goal is not to socialize. It is to clarify things, learn things etc...

[germainebull]

I also abandon the zeal to post a comment whenever a site requires me to input my email.

I'm especially wary of sites that need me to create an account so as to post a comment.

[DreekLass]

I also abandon the zeal to post a comment whenever a site requires me to input my email.

I'm especially wary of sites that need me to create an account so as to post a comment.

Most sites require you to go through the sign up process in order to post a comment, which is really really annoying. Sites do themselves a great disservice when they do this.I have actually emailed sites about this in the past. None of them get back to me of course, because what they want is those numbers, instead of quality interactions, which is silly when you think about it. The more words on your page, the more likely you are to rank well within google.

[Blue5]

90% of the times I don't. Just got that competitive mindset : )

[Decentlady]

90% of the times I don't. Just got that competitive mindset : )

Commenting gets you exposure and it's a great feeling for the site owner too. It is indeed a good habit to comment where genuinely appropriate.