Hi and thank you for this post, it is very helpful!
I was indeed searching information about etiquette in commenting.
I have seen many people (some in my posts too) that keep commenting generic posts, like "Keep it Up!"
or .. "You are doing great, I love your content!!"
but NEVER EVER upvoting. (I am also sure they never actually read the content)
What should be done about it? Is this not allowed? Are they considered generic contents? Will it look bad if I tell them not to continue doing it?
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Those kind of comments are considered spam, and people who have been around for a while hate them. As this is an open community, and nothing is "banned" as such, it's up to each person to decide what to do about it. I used to ignore it, but more recently I've been trying to educate people on how to behave better. You are welcome to use the picture of the blue box at the bottom of my post. Or have a look through the comments on this post and some of my other recent ones to see how I've been handling them lately. You won't look bad - they are the ones who look bad. Don't lose your temper though. When I have done that once or twice, I'm sorry to have been rude.
The other option is to flag them, but be aware that will deplete your voting power. I don't flag myself, but some of my friends do sometimes. One of them flagged the very bottom comment here.
I just wanted to let you know that I did use your photo today, with a mention to you and your post.
Thank you again for all the valuable info + for allowing me to reuse : )
Thank you very much for replying, I appreciate it :)
I actually was wondering about the picture referred to as the 'Five C's" and I will be happy to use it :) I will of course credit this post and your account for it.
I have not flagged any one yet, but it is something we should know and inform other new users.
Thank you again <3