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Lhearn Oct 9, 2009

How do you leave a post on peoples blogs? I have tried a few times and it dosen't work. Do you have to have a blog first? I don' have a blog yet and may give it a try.

desertmountainbear Oct 9, 2009

Hi Lynn,  When you set up your blog, you set up who can leave posts.  In the settings page the default is only registered users, that is what mine is on.   I don't know what a registered user is, but I was afraid I would get some obsene message and not see it...well you can imagine.   Yes start a blog.  It has been fun for me,  I would love to swap links with you
Joanne

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorOct 9, 2009

In general, you don't have to have a blog to leave a blog post.  Sometimes, on some blogs, you have to sign in with an email address, though, before you can post; I believe this is to prevent bots and spam.  It should tell you what to do, right on the "comment" screen.

Some blog services allow blog owners to monitor visitor posts and approve them prior to their posting.  Meaning that your post is sent to the blog owner for approval before it goes "live" on the blog.  In such a case, you wouldn't see your post show up until later, after the blog owner had approved it.  Other blogs allow posts to go live immediately.  In that case, you'd see your post right away, or pretty close to it.

I've had a blog for some time.  It's really fun and much easier to update than a website, with all kinds of news, art, and tidbits.  I highly recommend blogging!

Lhearn Oct 9, 2009

Thanks Joanne ans Shelli. I think will go and try to start a blog.    May need to ask for more help.