Monday, December 7, 2009

What makes a good blog comment?

Keep the following list in mind as you respond on our blog (We generated this as a class!):

  • Addresses the question/point
  • Is succint/gets to the point
  • Takes a position
  • Starts discussion/introduces new (relevant) ideas
  • Comments on others' comments (if applicable, respectfully disagrees with others' comments)
  • Uses proper grammar/mechanics/spelling

Deviance...and beauty?

“Deviance, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.”

What are your thoughts on this quote? Is this a fair and/or true comparison? Are beauty and deviance similar in any other aspects? Share your insights!