April 22, 2004
Public Library Blogs Should Not Allow Comments
I just had an email exchange with Mary Minow about libraries using blogs and she warned me that allowing comments on your blog could get you into trouble.
That's okay. Mary has simply given you good reason to skip the spam bile that would otherwise enter your blogstream via the blog's comment feature.
A blog on your library webpage is still great for creating a new, more friendly, more timely way to relate to your patrons. Just make the blogging experience a one way street.
You can always allow for emailed comments if you want to hear back from your folks. But make sure you use a dedicated email address and tie your hair back and get ready for the spam onslaught.
For more on this topic, check out the webcast I did for Infopeople. It requires Real Player to view it, it's an hour long, and it's free. If you'd rather just check out the handouts, they're on that page too.
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