Unless you publish a blog, you may not appreciate what I am about to say…
I hate spam comments!
As you sit or stand there reading this awesomely inspiring piece of literary art, my hope is that you will take just a moment to comment….about how awesomely inspiring this post is. Your comment would be an encouragement, an edification, a pat on the back with an extra dose of “attaboy!” Just do it because you love me – not because you want to sell something.
What you don’t see in the comment section below are the many words of false praise that come to me every day. They come from people who have never once read anything I have written, much less agree.
Spam comments are those meant to trick the writer into thinking he/she is great or awesome. Then, when the feeling of euphoria has completely blinded the mind, he/she approves the comment, thereby achieving the goal of the spammer – the spreading of the spammer’s name or website.
A real, honest-to-goodness comment is easy to recognize. It usually has something to do with whatever was posted. For instance, if I posted an article about my hatred of bridges shaped like monkeys, I might get a comment that reads, “Hey, umm, Anthony, have you ever thought of seeing a shrink?”
Spam comments are ones that usually gets attached to the “About” page and read something like the following:
- “Great post. Like it lot. Never thought me find you and brain like me. Will keep checking back.”
- “Like your house! Great info! I could use more thinking like that! Get free sample of Vigalax today!”
- “My 499## for wbsite in Thailand…Subcribe and get free toothpaste…hurry! Bob is not in Zurich. Keep doing what you do.”
- “I can’t believe I finally found a blog like this. I have been searching all over the internet for such a site, but never found one with as much wisdom and information. You really nailed it. How did you do it? Could you help me do it, too?”
As you can see, something is not quite right about the above accolades. They seem to be trying to butter me up. Sorta reminds me of real-life people who constantly pour out praise, but never offer any criticism. Praise can be very deceitful if taken too seriously. I am always looking for comments, but I’d rather have the honesty of a friend.
“When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for [there are] seven abominations in his heart.“ – Proverbs 26:25
“Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful.“ – Proverbs 27:6
The Recovering Legalist
False Words of Praise
Unless you publish a blog, you may not appreciate what I am about to say…
I hate spam comments!
As you sit or stand there reading this awesomely inspiring piece of literary art, my hope is that you will take just a moment to comment….about how awesomely inspiring this post is. Your comment would be an encouragement, an edification, a pat on the back with an extra dose of “attaboy!” Just do it because you love me – not because you want to sell something.
What you don’t see in the comment section below are the many words of false praise that come to me every day. They come from people who have never once read anything I have written, much less agree.
A real, honest-to-goodness comment is easy to recognize. It usually has something to do with whatever was posted. For instance, if I posted an article about my hatred of bridges shaped like monkeys, I might get a comment that reads, “Hey, umm, Anthony, have you ever thought of seeing a shrink?”
Spam comments are ones that usually gets attached to the “About” page and read something like the following:
As you can see, something is not quite right about the above accolades. They seem to be trying to butter me up. Sorta reminds me of real-life people who constantly pour out praise, but never offer any criticism. Praise can be very deceitful if taken too seriously. I am always looking for comments, but I’d rather have the honesty of a friend.
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