tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post3576440847354002742..comments2024-03-19T05:50:19.572-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Six simple rules for commenting on my blogAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-47241909358022769032010-03-15T16:39:39.962-04:002010-03-15T16:39:39.962-04:00Do you have an amazon wishlist or a paypal tipjar?...Do you have an amazon wishlist or a paypal tipjar? You have really enhanced my enjoyment of The Wire, Mad Men, Deadwood, Freaks and Geeks, (complete with intelligent comments and strong spoiler policy), and it almost feels like I'm "cheating" to get this for free, when if you had a book or sold bubble bath, I'd have thrown you some $$ by now. <br /><br />If not, then let me again just THANK YOU for spending far more time than you need to, in order to make this aspect of the web a more civilized and intelligent place.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148960495470609787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-71240982389573239612009-03-06T16:19:00.000-05:002009-03-06T16:19:00.000-05:00@Kensington: Not really all that fine of a distinc...@Kensington: Not really all that fine of a distinction. Comments are more interesting when you have a sense of the person behind them, of the likes and dislikes behind an opinion, and you can't build that sense if the same name is used by a lot of different people. Nobody wants to read a comment and wonder, "Now wait... is this the Anonymous who <I>likes</I> Heroes, or the one who hates it, or the one who has never seen it before, or is this some new Anonymous I've never read before?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-75902071999414791212009-03-06T00:00:00.000-05:002009-03-06T00:00:00.000-05:00That's a fine distinction, Craig (handles vs. shee...That's a fine distinction, Craig (handles vs. sheer anonymity).<BR/><BR/>And thanks.Kensingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745826428431759073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-41771083022400717622009-03-05T19:31:00.000-05:002009-03-05T19:31:00.000-05:00Can see why you want to do this, hope it goes well...Can see why you want to do this, hope it goes well. Moderation is a lesser evil than using one of those screener programs that scan for potentially objectional words. On a blog early this week, a glowing comment on a movie got rejected for containing "objectional content" which was totally mystifying to me. Only thing I could think of what that one or more of the words I used could be taken in a negative way, but I really couldn't figure it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-44648098222155094762009-03-05T16:35:00.000-05:002009-03-05T16:35:00.000-05:00Kensington:Fair points well made, but I'd note the...Kensington:<BR/><BR/>Fair points well made, but I'd note they're made by someone who (consistently) uses a handle -- as opposed to posting as A. Nonymous. I often disagree with you, but you're worth the effort. :)Craig Ranapiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923246310584658857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-37384307647784532872009-03-05T12:23:00.000-05:002009-03-05T12:23:00.000-05:00Instead of "in other news," I meant to write "in o...Instead of "in other news," I meant to write "in other words."Kensingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745826428431759073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-77303864316566788652009-03-05T12:22:00.000-05:002009-03-05T12:22:00.000-05:00I'd like to comment in favor of anonymity. I pref...I'd like to comment in favor of anonymity. I prefer it because I just don't like the idea of being easily Googled. The compromise is that I stick to the same moniker wherever I go, Kensington, and I <I>behave</I> as if it weren't anonymous. In other news, if I wouldn't post it under my real name, I don't post it under "Kensington."<BR/><BR/>Not all anonymous posters do so to hide behind craven behavior, and in my experience there's no shortage of obnoxiousness from those who proudly do it under their real names.Kensingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745826428431759073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-60867395792594578822009-03-05T12:09:00.000-05:002009-03-05T12:09:00.000-05:00Well, I HAVE read all the comments, and I know tha...Well, I HAVE read all the comments, and I know that others have already thanked you for being a great blogger AND expressed sympathy for your having to add work to your load for moderation comments, but I'm going to add my name to the list of those saying that.<BR/><BR/>I know that I did once get slapped for getting cranky about politics on SNL, but I've tried to be a good do-bee ever since. Of course, I know you were angry with me; just disappointed.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288100796201737845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-8111102939823313562009-03-05T09:52:00.000-05:002009-03-05T09:52:00.000-05:00@Craig: Ah... thank you for mentioning John Scalzi...@Craig: Ah... thank you for mentioning John Scalzi. He became my hero with his Crazy Screechy Monkey post, which is really indispensible advice for anybody (author or otherwise) dealing with trolls online.<BR/><BR/>If you haven't read the Crazy Screechy Monkey post, run, do not walk, to this link:<BR/>http://www.scalzi.com/whatever/004739.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-56706874944149283932009-03-05T07:52:00.000-05:002009-03-05T07:52:00.000-05:00Alan:John Scalzi has a rather nice corollary to Ru...Alan:<BR/><BR/>John Scalzi has a rather nice corollary to Rule #1: "A good rule of thumb is to comment as if the person to whom you are commenting is standing in front of you, is built like a linebacker, and has both a short temper and excellent legal representation."<BR/><BR/>And one small suggestion: Would it be possible to turn off the ability to comment anonymously? I don't know if anyone has noticed this, but I think there's a correlation between anonymity and toxicity.Craig Ranapiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923246310584658857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-82540257909190472162009-03-05T00:25:00.000-05:002009-03-05T00:25:00.000-05:00Alan-To be a bit redundant...Thanks for all you do...Alan-<BR/><BR/>To be a bit redundant...Thanks for all you do with the blog!<BR/><BR/>I have been reading your blog for a couple of years now, and have picked up some shows (and perhaps Chuck, like i mentioned on that thread from the last episode, and you made my appreciation of deep, dense shows like "The Wire" and "The Sopranos" so much better with your great summaries<BR/><BR/>Also, thanks for treating us as peers here on the blog. You even answered a question i had concerning the last Wire episode about Slim...you went out of your way to ask a producer of the show for the answer! <BR/><BR/>Really appreciative and keep up the awesome work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-44574527632507717162009-03-04T22:29:00.000-05:002009-03-04T22:29:00.000-05:00It's like "Girly" & RSR totally ...It's like "Girly" & <A HREF="http://beckysara.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">RSR</A> totally read my mind.<BR/>I always come to the site after watching my shows. It's nice to her opinions and discuss what happened.<BR/><BR/>ps: Denny Duckett is a <B>cylons</B>The_Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008558174371067305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-77869579645291537152009-03-04T22:24:00.000-05:002009-03-04T22:24:00.000-05:00Not that I think Alan should impose a rule against...Not that I think Alan should impose a rule against it, but it also kind of bothers me when people post comments on series they clearly don't like to begin with, especially when they do so repeatedly. It adds nothing to the discussion and just kind of brings everyone down. (For example, a certain commenter in the Chuck thread the other night, and I'm pretty sure I've seen that on the Lost threads too, but I do tend to skim those.)Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08218803066224269296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73048635040660214302009-03-04T22:08:00.000-05:002009-03-04T22:08:00.000-05:00This is my go-to site almost the minute I finish a...<I>This is my go-to site almost the minute I finish an episode of a show that you follow. </I><BR/><BR/>metoo.<BR/>There's often something I need to get off my chest, or just see if anyone else felt the same way I did about something.<BR/><BR/>With Mad Men it was more about the subtleties of the show. I often missed them, so it added a lot to come here and find them pointed up or discussed (or debated)<BR/><BR/>(I typed this all a few minutes ago, but an errant key combination sent me to Granola Mom's profile and my post to the stratosphere)<BR/><BR/><I>Thanks to Alan for keeping things so enjoyable here. I can tell you from experience, it takes a lot of work behind the scenes. </I><BR/><BR/>having moderated a chat room, a mailing list, and a message board at one time or other, I know this is true and add my kudos.Pamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-85198608433903028622009-03-04T20:24:00.000-05:002009-03-04T20:24:00.000-05:00Zounds, I only recently broke my "lurker" status a...Zounds, I only recently broke my "lurker" status and posted on BSG. I believe I was nice! Silliness aside, I've long resisted the "blogesphere" as I tend to think its one of the intertubes' least bright children, yet the humor and intellect of this blog is not only a testament to Alan but to the community this has created. Keep up the good work Alan and fellow tv viewers of the interweb.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07048358601005622267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61350063538402472432009-03-04T19:19:00.000-05:002009-03-04T19:19:00.000-05:00Another big thanks to Alan!This is my go-to site a...Another big thanks to Alan!<BR/><BR/>This is my go-to site almost the minute I finish an episode of a show that you follow. Especially when it comes to Lost because for some reason no one in my dorm watches it and I love the insight I get from reading your reviews and all of the comments. <BR/><BR/>Even though I don't post very often, I really appreciate you keeping this a spoiler free, friendly place to discuss our favorite topic. Keep up the good work!RSRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05953792488992249222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-68365186853553896872009-03-04T18:55:00.000-05:002009-03-04T18:55:00.000-05:00Reading your blog and the comments have become par...Reading your blog and the comments have become part of my ritual when I watch some shows now. <BR/><BR/>Thanks, Alan, for hosting this space online and for the time you spend on it. I welcome the moderation, especially since I am on the west coast, and read every comment before posting (which is exactly why I don't post much). Again, thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-77894000879615731132009-03-04T17:42:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:42:00.000-05:00Just another thanks to Alan for the forum - I rare...Just another thanks to Alan for the forum - I rarely post but the comments here are as interesting as any site. <BR/><BR/>And you can't go wrong with the civility rule - I'm all for a wide range of opinions/views on the shows, but the "i'm right, and you're an idiot to think otherwise" attitude of some won't be missed in the slightest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5733414316123343212009-03-04T17:35:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:35:00.000-05:00I think you're all a bit too harsh on this year's ...I think you're all a bit too harsh on this year's 'Grey's Anatomy', to be honest.<BR/><BR/>Other than that, yay. Anything to bring down the spoiler-trolls.dark tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461345493748899275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-48553424698839384562009-03-04T17:13:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:13:00.000-05:00Alan, I'm sorry this has become necessary (largely...Alan, I'm sorry this has become necessary (largely because it's a drag on your time to moderate all comments). I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to create such a great place for people who love TV to talk about it, and for taking the extra time to make sure it stays a great place.<BR/><BR/>And thank you for not extending the "be nice" rule to this season's "Heroes" or "Grey's Anatomy" :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-78542636546537259512009-03-04T17:09:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:09:00.000-05:00Bravo, Alan! You've become my go-to blog for TV st...Bravo, Alan! <BR/><BR/>You've become my go-to blog for TV stuff, and the annoying comments that violate the above rules are not only aggravating for some of us to read... but they add to the long list on comment-heavy entries.<BR/><BR/>Has anyone else noticed this recent surge in "troll" comments on blogs? I've noticed this problem on a few that I follow, and the blogs are on widely divergent topics, too. <BR/><BR/>It's kinda odd, but most folks are opting for some sort of moderation or registration to comment.Michael 8-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15049087833229285322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-84996971053785271712009-03-04T16:40:00.000-05:002009-03-04T16:40:00.000-05:00One of the options under Choose An Identity is Nam...One of the options under Choose An Identity is Name/URL. Just higlight that and punch in whatever name you want to use. You have to do it every time, but it makes it easier to distinguish all the commenters. Doesn't have to be your real name, just something distinctive.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-54650072430189243782009-03-04T16:36:00.000-05:002009-03-04T16:36:00.000-05:00You can create a handle without registering? How ...You can create a handle without registering? How do you do that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-71432283476909496842009-03-04T16:10:00.000-05:002009-03-04T16:10:00.000-05:00EOTW, to be honest, I'd prefer something more cohe...EOTW, to be honest, I'd prefer something more cohesive than the list of real-time reactions you had to the episode, but I also don't want to start introducing extra rules, and sub-rules and sub-guidelines for posting. The six (really, five) I introduced above seem more than enough for now, though at some point I might reconsider the Anonymous posting thing (since you can create your own handle without having to register or log in). <BR/><BR/>You have good things to say. Don't stress it too much. The point of all of this is to have fun while we talk about TV.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-77943552351527935682009-03-04T16:05:00.000-05:002009-03-04T16:05:00.000-05:00Alan...Are my LOSTS posts OK? I tend to scribble ...Alan...Are my LOSTS posts OK? I tend to scribble thoughts down between the commercials and then post the whole thing along with my POV on each ep. You haven't had a problem with them in the post, so I hope I'm still good to go here. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com