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Be informed. If you en’t know nothing, don’t say nothing. If the topic is new, then do some research before you remark. And take the time to be specific: “discussed this in” is better than “I tell you I heard this at work from by the water cooler“; and “this seems to be inconsistent with” is better than “You so foolish“.
Be polite. If you don’t know what it’s about, be like Gwen Stefani – don’t speak.
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One other thing: Please, read the post before commenting. Commenters often ask questions that are answered directly in the post, or make statements that are directly contradicted by something in the post. This frustrates the blogger and makes you look like an idiot.
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