The Thing About Blog Comments Is…

They’re a privilege, not a right. Don’t get me wrong – I don’t mean that in an elitist or dictator-type way.

After all, comments are the passengers to the bus driver that is the blog author. They’re what makes the trip so enjoyable.

Yet it’s still at the discretion of the bus driver whether it’s a private journey or an open one.

Which is why you’ll see some blogs requiring you to register before commenting; some with no comment options at all; and others that are open-ended and encourage comm...