Thing #4

Commenting is a great way to build relationships with people as well as a community of individuals who share the same interests. By commenting on people's blogs/posts, you are telling them that you care enough about what they are saying to take time and post your response to it. It builds a community of people across the nation and/or world who have the same interest. The blogs posted for reading had many good points but the main one that stood out to me was Vicki D's How to comment like a king (or queen!) I chose this blog because it had better ideas in my opinion when I came to writing better posts. I do agree with many of the things that Ms. Vicki put in her blog including the idea that when you post on people's blogs, you need to leave meaningful comments and not just "yeah" or "right on." People do value your opinion but they want your ideas on it too. Another great point that Ms. Vicki touched on was the "Darth Commenter." She is so true when she is writing about this and how negatively it can affect a blogger. Whether new blogger or not, it is never fun to have someone comment on your posts in that manner. I have chosen five of my education classmates to follow and comment: