Commenting on Blogs
August 5, 2008 – 3:51 pmI’m fairly new to the medical blogosphere, and would like to comment on commenting.
First, let me say that I think comments are a wonderful way to discuss issues and to learn to look at problems from different perspectives. That said, there are three, bothersome things that I’ve noticed in the comment sections of various medical blogs.
1. Some comments contain personal attacks. This is childish and totally unnecessary.
2. Comments often contain words that are flippant and disrespectful - again, unnecessary.
3. I realize that anonymity has it’s place and purpose, but I think that anonymity does little to promote meaningful discussion. I find it much more beneficial and interesting to know who the the commenter is and what type of work they do.
