I hate it, but cannot in all good conscience stand by while those readers posting under 'anonymous' leave disturbing comments.
Please, register with Google if you'd like to leave civil comments. I do welcome all reader opinions. I do not edit reader opinions and indeed welcome them, but please keep them civil.
Civil discourse and debate need not be reduced to name calling and hateful mud slinging, and I shall not allow it on my blog.
I truly hope this isn't a hardship for my readers. And, I'm sorry but I feel this change very necessary.
Good for you! Some people just look for a stage to pontificate.
ReplyDeleteVery true, my sweet friend. Thank you.
DeleteNot a problem my friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keads, it means a lot to me.
DeleteI'm sorry that they underbelly of the internet has found your blog.
ReplyDeleteIt is a shame. Thanks, my lovely friend.
DeleteI agree with you. I enjoy reading everything you write. and please keep it coming. I know I don,t always comment when I visit but that's more because of being shy than being disrespectful.
ReplyDeletePlease, Darcy, don't be shy. Nice to see you came through your heart surgery so very well. God bless.
DeleteI agree, you should identify yourself. Especially when making a comment on a blog. Don't hide beind the title anonymous.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandy, for your support. God bless.
DeleteLet me see if I can make this work. I don't know how important my opinions are, but I like to keep in touch with you if I can.
ReplyDeleteDouble, see below.
DeleteIt worked...you were able to post. Thank you for support.
ReplyDeleteNo worries, my friend. I did the same thing some time ago; it does cut down on the unwelcome rants.
ReplyDeleteSad to say I'd never given it (moderation of comments) much thought, until last night. Thanks, my friend, and oh, thanks for the flag.
DeleteYou're welcome - and please forgive multiple copies of that e-mail. I kept getting error messages stating that it hadn't gone through.
DeleteIt's a shame you have to do this, but I do understand completely. I've always moderated my comments, for this specific reason.
ReplyDeleteI learned a valuable lesson. Thanks, Larry.
DeleteHey I do have a google sign in WOOT!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy to have helped...thanks, Bro.
DeleteIt's your blog. Do what you have to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks, my friend.
DeleteGood idea Stephen. If we want to get 'into it' we can always go to 1,000 other blogs. Yours has always been a safe haven. Thank you!
ReplyDeletePhyllis (N/W Jersey)
Thank you, very much, Phyllis for your kind support. God bless.
DeleteHow can any one leave a disturbing comment on your blog?
ReplyDeleteYou always have well written posts that are well worth reading.
Keep up the good work Stephen, the anonymous ones don't matter!
John, it wasn't me (I think) at which these comments were directed but to other commentators on my last post. Some folks just cannot keep their cool. Thank you, John. I appreciate your continued support. God bless.
DeleteWow! I don't blame you, Stephen, for wanting to stop that kind of stuff. You have a great blog and that was a great post yesterday. I just don't understand folks that want to rant on others blogs.
ReplyDeleteTake care, my friend.
Dear Lady, neither do I. Thank you.
DeleteI hear ya.
ReplyDeleteYou own this place.
Is yours
Thanks, my friend...for understanding.
DeleteSad sate of affairs, but I certainly understand. My Dad tought me never to make a statement/comment I wouldn't stand behind if others knew the source. It is a lesson that has served me well. Perhaps your change will provide others an opportunity to learn how to respectfully disagree with a differing perspective. Big hug to you. MM
ReplyDeleteI truly hope so, my friend..thank you. Hugs back at 'ya.
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