We’ve tried to make Vodpod more engaging for visitors by allowing guests to comment on videos you collect at Vodpod.
Most of the time, people add interesting comments. Occasionally, guests visit and even add excellent comments. But not everyone out there has good manners, or good taste, and occasionally comments might get left on videos you collect that aren’t appropriate.
In the rare instances when this happens, you can “hide” the comment. Just go to the video page, mouse over the comment that is inappropriate, and click the “thumbs down” button:
This will have the effect of “hiding” the comment:
Of course, because we’re a diverse video community, it’s important to strike the right balance with this tool. The “down mod” tool isn’t designed to exclude comments you disagree with; rather, you should use it only when the comment violates the overall ethos of our community here at Vodpod.
The most common examples see of comments that should get “down modded” are:
Spam — the comment includes a link that isn’t relevant, and is only provided to drive traffic
Inappropriate language — racial epithets, excessive swearing, personal insults
Jibberish — some people just type in jibberish to get a reaction
We hope you’ll use the tool — judiciously — to make Vodpod a more interesting community, a place where we allow people to express a wide range of views, but where we keep things civil and informed, too.
Filed under: Basics, Tips, Tricks, Hacks
