Comment spam is unwanted advertising posted by bots. Use spam filters and IP banning software to combat it without inconveniencing readers. If it continues, require registration or use CAPTCHAs, but consider the cost of losing commenters. Stay up to date with software updates to prevent security holes. If you run a website that is open […]
Fair commentary is a legal defense for libel, slander, and defamation lawsuits in the US, Canada, and UK. It protects opinions based on fact and made in the public interest. To qualify, opinions must be honest, without malice, and based on factual statements. Journalists often rely on fair commentary to protect themselves from lawsuits. Correct […]
Comment adverbs provide opinions or comments on a sentence or verb, such as “fortunately” or “unfortunately”. They are one of five types of adverbs, including manner, frequency, time, and degree. Comment adverbs reveal the speaker or writer’s perspective and are important in rhetoric and functional speech. A comment adverb is a specific type of adverb […]
