They’re a privilege, not a right. Don’t get me wrong – I don’t mean that in an elitist or dictator-type way. After all, comments are the passengers to the bus driver that is the blog author. They’re what makes the trip so enjoyable.
Yet it’s still at the discretion of the bus driver whether it’s a private journey or an open one.
Which is why you’ll see some blogs requiring you to register before commenting; some with no comment options at all; [...]

For any blog owner or visitor, one of the most enjoyable aspects of blogging is the comment box. Debates can take place and a line of conversation can build between blog owner and blog reader and encourage true interaction. Yet often those who comment on blogs are the forgotten side of blogging, with many blog owners neglecting this core audience. Thanks to blog plug in specialists CommentLuv and their recently announced blog comment competition, this is about to change.