Editor’s note: This article was first published in November 2010. It refers to a problem with Blogger comments that arose that month.
I want to let you know that I’m having problems with some comments, which, for reasons beyond my control, aren’t showing up. I want to make it clear that so far I haven’t censored a single comment, and if I ever do, I always try to make sure the message “This comment has been removed by a blog administrator” appears.
As a rule, when a comment doesn’t make it onto the blog it usually turns up in my inbox, but I’ve already had a case where that didn’t happen either. I’ve spoken with other blog administrators and they agree they’ve had the same problem.
Let me be clear that we welcome a diversity of opinions and accept criticism. Criticism, that is, not insults or inappropriate language towards any other user. So if you run into this kind of problem, you can either try again or let me know, but rest assured that your comment hasn’t been censored for expressing your own opinion.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank users for the courtesy they’ve shown, even on the most controversial and sensitive topics, where opinions diverge widely. And while I try to share some knowledge of my own on particular subjects, you can be completely certain that I also learn a great deal from you every day.
I’d also invite those “hidden readers” to take part openly, since I’m sure you have valuable contributions to make, and I’d like to hear them.
And one request, please. I understand that some people want to comment as “Anonymous”, and I respect that. But so we know who we’re addressing, remember that you can stay anonymous by using a name or nickname, even a made-up one, without having to register.
Thanks again.
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