A colleague of mine, also a freelance writer, deleted his blog last weekend. When I asked him why, he cited comment trolls as the primary reason as to why he had to shut it down. “I wanted to showcase my work,” he said, “not spend a few minutes a day feeling annoyed.”. – How to Deal With Trolls on Your Professional Blog (WebWorkerDaily)
The fear of trolls is nothing new. I run across it just about every time I suggest a discussion board or blog or any other technology which allows other people to give feedback. Yes, you probably will have to deal with a troll from time to time, but that’s no reason to stick your head in the sand and refuse to come out. These days comment software is pretty good at filtering out spam. The occasional troll may get through – and yes, you may have to do some moderation, but the benefits of having conversations online will almost always be worth the effort.
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