Okay, so at the bottom of every post there should be a little blue link which says something about the number of comments. I've highlighted it in the image below with red:
When you click on that link, it will bring up an option bar like this:
You should be able to see previous comments but also be able to add your own. It's important to click the "comment as:" drop down button as that determines HOW you can leave a comment. If you are already logged into your gmail or google account, it will automatically allow you to publish a comment that way.
Just click "preview" if you want to see what your comment will look like or "publish" to send it into the series of tubes that is the internets.
If you don't have a gmail or just plain don't feel like sharing that information (which is totally fine), the drop down menu will provide alternatives.
Like the "Google Account" option, if you have an account with any of the listed websites or programs, you CAN log in that way and use that as your comment "log-in," if you will.
LiveJournal is found here: link
Wordpress is found here: link
TypePad is found here: link
AIM (Aol Instant Messaging) is found here: link
OpenID is found here: link
All of these sites are free, the first three are kinds of blogging platforms similar to blogger. AOL is a chat platform and OpenID seems to be a one-stop-shopping for internet log-ins. You create one OpenID and you can use it to access any number of websites.
The Anonymous option is easy, just enter your comment and it will be submitted with no fuss. You're welcome to sign your name or internet handle in the message box like
"Comment... - Guest Author Girl Child"
or just leave it blank! We love feedback either way!
The Name/Url option is another easy way to personalize your comment.
This box will pop up giving you two type-able fields: name and url. You just enter whatever you would like to be called in the "name" box and if you want to include a link to your personal website or blog, paste the http:// link into the URL box. If you don't want to include a link, you don't have to! Go ahead and leave it blank like I did, and click continue. It will take you back to the comment box, like so...
Once you're happy with you comment- click "publish."
Because the internet is full of goblins, trolls, and robots, you will get a pop-up like this:
Prove you're not a robot! Sadly, these things are often testy and don't believe you when you swear vehemently to your status as a homo sapien. Don't worry, just respond the best you can. If you're not sure, just click the little circle arrow button at the bottom, that will refresh the word so you can try again. If you prefer (I usually find it easier) click the "sound" button to the left of the ? box. It will play an audio file of a word or some numbers, just enter what you hear. But make sure your sound is on first!
Once you've proved to blogger's satisfaction that you are not a robot, click "publish."
Because the internet is full of goblins, trolls, robots and mean people we have the comments for the blog moderated. This means that they will not appear immediately after you click "publish."
Instead, you will receive a message like this:
Rest assured, as long as this yellow box appeared- we have received your comment! The main blogger, namely my mum, will receive an email notification that you have commented.
That looks like this:
We can publish your comment directly from email, or log onto the blog and do it from there.
One comment!! YES!
As co-moderator, I can publish comments too.
Hopefully this helps clarify any comment related questions you may have. Feel free to try it out!
Click on the comment link below this post and let us know what you think :D
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