Is there any reason not to reply to a comment?
98- Amanda Severn
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recipes4myson wrote:
earnestshub wrote:
blondepoet wrote:
I think it is rude of hubbers who don't reply to comments, heck people take the time and trouble to give their support, and I think it is just common courtesy to reply to each one. I answer everyone I get, as I appreciate every single one equally. I also notice some hubbers reply to the good comments in their hub and not the bad ones. If hubbers don't reply to my comments I stop leaving them.
I think that is a balanced approach BP I feel that if you never get a reply to a comment you make, then it seems a waste of time trying to be friendly to someone who ignores your input.
How do I reply to a comment in which someone posted on my hub? Do I have to leave it in my comments section on my hub where everyone can see it or is there a way to send back a thank you comment straight to that person? Please let me know because I am sure it is simple and everytime I comment back it shows up on my hub page.
You get to choose. You can either leave a comment in the comment box, then it appears each time someone looks at your Hub Page, or else you can go to the commentator's profile page and click on their e-mail link. Personally, I like to leave a comment for anyone to see, and would always do so unless the response was private in some way.
100- cosette
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earnestshub wrote:
When I get a comment on one of my hubs I usually reply, at least with a thanks if I can. I notice some do and others do not reply to comments.
I am wondering if there is any reason for not replying apart from being too busy to do so? Is it bad for bandwidth? does it score against your page rank, spoil your CTR? Any thoughts?i always do as it would be rude not to, in my opinion. i don't think about page rankings or things like that - i usually just do as i would like to have done to me, i guess.
I respond to comments if there are questions asked or if I feel like I have something to say in response. But I don't feel the need to acknowledge every single comment.
Everyone uses this site differently so there is no hard and fast etiquette rules that can really be applied. I probably use comment boxes differently from the hubbers who are here to socialize with other hubbers.
I write for search engine visitors looking for information. I have comment boxes on many of my hubs for the readers' benefit so people who feel like contributing something to say can say it or if they want to ask a question it gives them a way to do that and gives me a place to answer and it may help other readers coming by later --- but unless they ask a question, I don't feel it obligates me to respond and I really don't care if people comment or not.
And often, if I don't feel that a comment adds anything, I just delete it. I also remove comment boxes from hubs if the only comments I ever get are "great hub!" or spam from someone else in my niche.
If I want a conversation, I come to the forums or go to some of my favorite message boards. Except for the forums, I don't use Hubpages for social networking.
95- AEvans
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I always reply to the comments and if I skip over someone and do not realize it I apologize. Each hubber is different some comment, some do not it does not make them a terrible person everyone has a different etiquette and each individual is unique. I always reply out of respect for another that is how I was brought up. If someone sends a thank you card in the mail you do not ignore it so I treat the comments in the same manner, simple etiquette without explanation.
I always reply the comment in thanks and encourage them to read other hubs too for similar topics.
91- James Agbogun
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earnestshub wrote:
When I get a comment on one of my hubs I usually reply, at least with a thanks if I can. I notice some do and others do not reply to comments.
I am wondering if there is any reason for not replying apart from being too busy to do so? Is it bad for bandwidth? does it score against your page rank, spoil your CTR? Any thoughts?WOW
94- blondepoet
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earnestshub wrote:
When I get a comment on one of my hubs I usually reply, at least with a thanks if I can. I notice some do and others do not reply to comments.
I am wondering if there is any reason for not replying apart from being too busy to do so? Is it bad for bandwidth? does it score against your page rank, spoil your CTR? Any thoughts?I agree with you 100%, how hard is it to reply even with a little thankyou, for the kindness of someone who has taken the time to read and comment. xox
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- James Agbogun
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earnestshub wrote:
When I get a comment on one of my hubs I usually reply, at least with a thanks if I can. I notice some do and others do not reply to comments.
I am wondering if there is any reason for not replying apart from being too busy to do so? Is it bad for bandwidth? does it score against your page rank, spoil your CTR? Any thoughts?One reason i know is that you may not even be aware it is very essential. Bringing it up for discussion will ensure that every comment attracts a reply.
94- earnestshub
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embitca wrote:
I respond to comments if there are questions asked or if I feel like I have something to say in response. But I don't feel the need to acknowledge every single comment.
Everyone uses this site differently so there is no hard and fast etiquette rules that can really be applied. I probably use comment boxes differently from the hubbers who are here to socialize with other hubbers.
I write for search engine visitors looking for information. I have comment boxes on many of my hubs for the readers' benefit so people who feel like contributing something to say can say it or if they want to ask a question it gives them a way to do that and gives me a place to answer and it may help other readers coming by later --- but unless they ask a question, I don't feel it obligates me to respond and I really don't care if people comment or not.
And often, if I don't feel that a comment adds anything, I just delete it. I also remove comment boxes from hubs if the only comments I ever get are "great hub!" or spam from someone else in my niche.
If I want a conversation, I come to the forums or go to some of my favorite message boards. Except for the forums, I don't use Hubpages for social networking.That seems like a sensible approach in light of what you have said about all of us using hubpages differently and independently.
89- tantrum
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I respond to every comment. I think not to, is a lack of respect. Even if I know they did it just to get a fan. It's up to them and I can't be bothered. I always appreciate they have taken the trouble
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- earnestshub
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tantrum wrote:
I respond to every comment. I think not to, is a lack of respect. Even if I know they did it just to get a fan. It's up to them and I can't be bothered. I always appreciate they have taken the trouble
That has been pretty much the same for me so far.
95- sandra rinck
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earnestshub wrote:
tantrum wrote:
I respond to every comment. I think not to, is a lack of respect. Even if I know they did it just to get a fan. It's up to them and I can't be bothered. I always appreciate they have taken the trouble
That has been pretty much the same for me so far.
I do try to respond to all comments just so the reader knows they were not ignored. I think it is respectful. Though I do miss some sometimes. I also fan back when someone fans me but usually only when they leave a fan comment because I don't usually see the ones who just fanned.
96- Jane@CM
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Yes, I try to respond to all comments, there are few so it doesn't take long
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