By David Ettinger
I know this is rather nitpicky, but it’s really getting under my skin as I notice it happening more often.
It concerns leaving comments. Some of you have it set up where those wishing to comment must sign-in all over again – at least on your blogs.
We’re required to leave our email address, name, and website. Then, once providing this information, another prompt comes up requiring our passwords.
Personally, I find this annoying as all get-out as every day I provide all this when I sign on to my WordPress account.
Long story, short, I wish you would rethink the issue and allow for comments without having to go through the hassle.
My account is set up for anyone to leave a comment, however, it will not be published until I approve it. I believe this is the way for you to go, as well.
Well, that’s my rant for the day, but I will say this: I’m not going to go along with it any longer. If a comment requires I go through that rigmarole again, I’ll simply leave a “like” and move on.
Feel free to comment – rigmarole-free – on this mini gripe session.
EttingerWriting.com 
God Still Speaks
January 16, 2022
I’m with you brother. I have to approve the comment too. If someone posts something inappropriate, I can also delete it. If you make it too hard, folks will just stop reading what you have to say, and then what’s the point?
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dettinger47
January 16, 2022
Exactly. Thanks for your feedback!
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ken riddles
January 16, 2022
I have trouble registering a hit on some bloggers ‘like’ button. Also sometimes I try to leave a comment and I must be getting same prob. as you (?). To be honest I jump through a few hoops and get there – but not always ☺️ In which case no like or no comment is the result. I will only try a few variations – sometimes though operating from my reader does the trick. Techno- phobic me. 😅
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dettinger47
January 16, 2022
Same here, Ken, regarding the “like” button. I can “like” through the Reader, but not on the actual page. I don’t think that’s the bloggers’ fault, I think it’s a WordPress thing.
However, regarding the leaving a comment, I’m with you. There should be no reason to jump through hoops. We should just be able to write it and leave it there.
Thanks for “checking in”!
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Tom
January 16, 2022
I’m pretty tech-unsavvy so I hope my settings are set up so you aren’t hassled. My gripe is some bloggers don’t have a link to their blog in their profile so it’s not always easy to check out their blog if they leave a “like.”
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dettinger47
January 16, 2022
Hi, Tom, thanks. Your blog is fine regarding likes and comments.
Regarding the other issue, I agree. Sometimes I’ll get a like from someone, try to check out their blog, but can’t get there easily. Another little frustration.
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hatrack4
January 16, 2022
I agree wholeheartedly. I have not gotten to the point where I cannot sift through all the comments, far from it. But making it hard to provide comments usually leads me to not leave any. I like the comments that I receive, even the negative ones. It instructs me on what is working, what is not, and when I touch a nerve (sometimes intentional? Maybe?)
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dettinger47
January 16, 2022
Well said. I agree with all of it, especially, “making it hard to provide comments usually leads me to not leave any.” Thumbs up.
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Bruce Cooper
January 16, 2022
I tried leaving a comment but it wouldn’t let me! Just kidding …:-)
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dettinger47
January 16, 2022
Nicely played, Bruce. (Smiley face insert here.)
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Crissy
January 16, 2022
No idea how my blog is set up at all.
I hope I am not adding to your look on the first picture David.😊
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dettinger47
January 17, 2022
Unfortunately, your new blog is set up that way. I can get back to you later and tell you how to change it. Takes less than a minute.
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Crissy
January 17, 2022
Awe naw … I am one of the “ones” that inspired your post….
I would really appreciate your assistance. Thank you David.
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dettinger47
January 17, 2022
Sure, Crissy. Here’s what you do. Go to the menu where you’ll see the word “Settings.” Click on it, and then you’ll see the word “Discussion.” Click on that. You’ll then see a category that says, “Comment.”
The very first entry says: “Comment author must fill out name and e-mail.” Evidently, yours is clicked on (that is, it is blue). Simply click on that entry and turn it off (which will remove the blue color).
That should take care of the problem. It looks complicated, but if you follow these instructions step by step, it should work.
Thanks,
Crissy
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Crissy
January 17, 2022
I so appreciate you taking the time to assist David.
I have followed your instructions.
I am sure it will now be ok.
Thank you.
The Lord bless your kindness with peace and joy.
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dettinger47
January 17, 2022
You’re welcome!
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Angel
January 16, 2022
My blog isn’t published any longer. 🙂
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bigskybuckeye
January 17, 2022
David, I totally agree with your thoughts. My comments are open to anyone without any extra hoops to jump through.
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The Quiet Roarer
January 17, 2022
Hi David, this post was really helpful. I had that setting turned on without realising I did! Thanks, Jo
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dettinger47
January 17, 2022
Great. Glad I can help!
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Mike
January 18, 2022
Hi David, thanks for this, we learn something new everyday! I have changed the setting-discussion-comment box as you suggest, I am always nervous of comments but if I have the option to approve/disapprove then that gives me more confidence. Blessings!
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dettinger47
January 18, 2022
Thank you, Mike. Glad you did that. Yeah, I allow the vast majority of comments I receive, but sometimes I must overrule. Good thing WordPress allows for that!
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seekingdivineperspective
January 18, 2022
Oh wow, I hope my blog doesn’t do that, because if it does, I don’t know how to fix it. (Technologically challenged) That bothers me sometimes, too, although my phone makes it easy to enter my information automatically. Sometimes I have to click “like” twice before I show up on the “liked by” list. That’s annoying, but usually by the time I’m ready to comment I’m too opinionated to just let it go. 😏
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seekingdivineperspective
January 18, 2022
P. S. Sometimes I read a long blog and can’t wait to respond to it, but when I get to the end, there’s no place to “comment” and sometimes there isn’t even a “like” button. 🤔
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dettinger47
January 19, 2022
I see that as well. Not sure why.
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dettinger47
January 19, 2022
I have no problem with your blog site.
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seekingdivineperspective
February 3, 2022
Good! Thanks for letting me know.
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