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=What makes a good comment?= One of the brilliant things about blogs is you can add your own comments to them.

So, what makes a good comment? Here’s our tips.
 * 1) Say what you know
 * 2) Remember who’s reading – put yourself in their shoes
 * 3) Be safe (so you can keep having fun)
 * 4) Give two stars and a wish

Good comments are based on facts, even when you’re putting your own point of view. Make your comment sound positive - especially when you are giving advice on changes. e.g. I like the idea of your story, you may want to read it and see if you can describe some of the events in a cool way.
 * 1. Say what you know**


 * 2. Remember who is reading – put yourself in their shoes**

Actually, remember that anyone in the world could read what you put on the web (and they could copy it as well). So, try to
 * write interesting things that other people will want to read
 * write things you would be comfortable with everyone seeing (think about your family members, people in school, future employers…)
 * be polite – for example, don’t swear, and don’t be sarcastic or unkind about someone, or racist, sexist or homophobic…
 * be fair to other people – for example, don’t tell other people’s secrets
 * be safe.
 * make sure you comment is not too short and it adds value to the person reading it

Staying safe online is mainly about keeping certain things about yourself private. Top tips:
 * 3. Be safe (so you can keep having fun)**
 * keep your personal details secret – that means never put your email address, phone numbers, where you live, what school you go to or any passwords you have on a website or tell them to anyone online
 * use an image to represent you, not a photograph of you
 * remember the advice from Constable Wansink

Try putting two stars and a wish in your comments: two things you like about what someone posted, and one thing you think they should change.
 * 4. Give** **two stars and a wish**

If you write a good comment, you can
 * help other people by telling them what you know
 * put across your point of view and see if other people agree or disagree with you
 * ask a question (and hopefully get an answer!)