Up to a month ago, I never used this feature because I didn't know how versatile it was. I thought you could either have comment moderation or not. I don't really like moderating my comments but I sure hate going through all my old blogs to see if I have any new comments... so what could I do? Have both!
The wonderful thing about comment moderation is the 'older than ___ days' feature. But, I will explain that later.
So, here is how to enable comment moderation. REMEMBER, you can click on the images to enlarge. (1) Go to the 'Settings' tab on your dashboard. (2) Click on 'Comments'. The page will appear.
Scroll down to the 'Comment moderation' section and (1) click the 'Only on posts older than ___ days' and (2) fill in how many days back you want to go. I clicked three so that I only had to check through three days for new comments. And, this still let my new blog commenters see their comments right away.
(3) Now, if you have commenters that are anonymous, you can fill your email address in the 'Email Address' box to received their comment by email. I think that's self-explanatory. DON'T FORGET TO SAVE!
Now, when you receive a comment on an older post, the message below appears on your Blogger dashboard. Click on the link.
It will take you to the 'Comment Moderation' page under your 'Posting' tab.You can read your comment here and decide to publish or reject. The only thing I haven't figured out yet is how to reply. I wish you could do it for this page... if someone knows how to do this, let me know.
I use the older than feature - and it's caught 99% of all spam.
ReplyDeleteSuch a mind reader you are! It's getting a little scary. I think a question and bam! you post an answer.
ReplyDeleteThis really did come just as I was about to look for the information. Thanks for saving me some time.
Mary
Giggles and Guns
Alex, that's great to know... I haven't got spammed yet but I'm sure it's only a matter of time.
ReplyDeleteMary, if you have questions, I will gladly do research and make it the topic of a Sunday post. It will provide me with material, you know.
CD
Cool tip. Always glad to get a little better at blogger. Thanks for the visit.
ReplyDeleteClarissa - Thanks so much for this good set of tips! An unpleasant pox on all spammers!!!
ReplyDeleteAny tips on using blogger are always welcomed. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMason
Thoughts in Progress
I'm glad you guys all found that useful.
ReplyDeleteCD
I always forget to save my settings and end up doing it all over again!
ReplyDeleteI have 4 days for comment moderation, but I don't moderate anonymous comments yet. Going to start after reading your post.
ReplyDeleteyou write such great blog posts... and you illustrate them ingeniously! Wish I knew how you did this stuff. I've been really impressed with all of your blogs.
ReplyDeleteYep, it's a handy feature. I've used it for a while now. You've given a great explanation though :)
ReplyDeleteI like this feature... It prevented a nasty troll from publishing horrible comments! BUT what bothers me about blogspot comment moderation is that it doesn't specify what post the comment was made on. So when people have commented on older posts, I've had to rifle through them to figure out where they went and then reply! Also, I dislike that you can't select the commenter's profile from the moderation section, only as a published comment on the blog!
ReplyDeleteAubrie- I've done that too. That's why I made such a big deal about it. And I hate when that happens.
ReplyDeleteRayna - I haven't really received many anonymous yet, but I would like to know I see everyone.
Doralynn - Thanks. I love being geeky. It's really easy though, just basic snippits.
Lynda thanks. Glad you like my little snippet photos.
loveable_homebody, you said: "BUT what bothers me about blogspot comment moderation is that it doesn't specify what post the comment was made on." I KNOW! I hate that too! I hope blogger makes some changes in that regard. I wonder if anyone has complained about it. I think if you get the comment in email, it tells you what post, but only through email.
CD
This is what I do, too - moderate after three days. Works well.
ReplyDeleteI rarely visit blogs on Saturdays, but I see you're popping of grammar tips then. I'll try to remember to scroll down on Mondays :)
I haven't tried doing this. After getting hundreds of spam comments nightly on old posts, I added the squiggly letters to filter those out.
ReplyDeleteI must check out the older than feature. I have some joker who keeps posting spam on a post from about a month ago - so annoying! Thanks for letting me know about this!
ReplyDeleteCarol, yeah, thats great about blogger, you can always check out old posts later.
ReplyDeleteHelen, this is kinda like the best of both worlds.
Talli, yeah, that happened on my last blog. THat's why I made the changes.
Cd
I have all my comments emailed to me. I have a smartphone so I can see the comments when I'm away from my computer. Although, I use the moderation for older posts as well so I can weed out the spammers.
ReplyDeleteGood to know. And it is also good to know that you will be aware of my comment on this older post
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