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Secrets of the Commenting Ninja #1

Posted by JimGray on Apr 6, 2009

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This is a Guest Post by Jim Gray. I have not yet seen the full series of “Commenting Ninja” but I’m willing to take a chance on almost anything. Jim definitely knows a thing or two about commenting strategy.

I really have a hard time believing that it’s been 25 years since the TMNT started.

In light of their 25th anniversary I am introducing my new Guest Post Series: “Secrets of the Commenting Ninja.”

“…simply comment like a fiend.”

Commenting Ninja Secret #1: Sign of the Monster

“In war, then, let your great object be victory…not lengthy campaigns.” - “Art of War” by SunTzu

My goal is to be a well-known commenter, not just for my own sake but because it’ll improve my effective presence on the web.

In order to work toward this directive I had to strategically comment every day.  I scheduled 2 times per day to comment on IntenseDebate-powered blogs.  In doing so I have to become greater than the fiend, I have become a monster.

Do you have what it takes to become a monster? Is this part of your social media strategy?

Much discipline is required to achieve the “Sign of the Monster.”   It benefits the blogging community by someone taking leadership in the commenting section.

Stayed tuned for more “Secrets of the Commenting Ninja”…

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JimGray

Jim is Creative Strategist at Beaconhill NW Consulting. His job is finding fuel for digital fires, connecting content with community. He is the newest team member at Deadly Viper Character Assassins.

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20 Responses to “Secrets of the Commenting Ninja #1”

  1. CoffeeWithChris
    Monday, April 6, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Being an anything ninja is pretty much awesome.

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  2. Justin Wise
    Monday, April 6, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    Do we comment only when we have something important to add to the discussion or do we comment just for the sake of commenting?

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    • human3rror
      Monday, April 6, 2009 at 1:58 pm

      that's a good point. either or?

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    • Chris Sullivan
      Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:16 pm

      Would think words of encouragement (just a good job or keep it up) would be acceptable in addition to anything value add

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      • human3rror
        Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:23 pm

        yeah. you'd be surprised how little that happens…

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        • Chris Sullivan
          Monday, April 6, 2009 at 9:49 pm

          Well in that case, keep up the good work.

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      • Jim
        Monday, April 6, 2009 at 5:54 pm

        justin always challenges me to THINK DIFFERENTLY

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  3. Phillip Gibb
    Monday, April 6, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    It is my strategy and I have learnt from the best, thank you my master :-)
    That and I comment according to the law of reciprocity as well – comment because I want your comment as well.
    Looking forward to more gems(shirikan) from the Ninja commentator because commenting is where it's happening.

    Phill

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  4. brettaljets
    Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    Jim as always, you are leading the charge! Thanks for representing the PNW!

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    • human3rror
      Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:23 pm

      pnw? pacific north west?

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    • Jim
      Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 5:36 am

      Thanks B!

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  5. brettaljets
    Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    Yes, Pacific NorthWest, Vancouver, WA (across the river from Portland). BTW I too am a ninja coffee drinker!

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  6. DerekDRobertson
    Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    So all bloggers are you ready for the Ninja. Will you be ready to defend your stance or are you just spitting fire in hopes it will catch and know one like Jim will come along and put it out. Hy ya!!

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  7. Jim
    Monday, April 6, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    word

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  8. human3rror
    Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 1:26 am

    ;)

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