24 August 2007

Comment Spam

For some reason, a company named Gateways International Movers offered to help me move - by leaving a comment on a blog post that talked about the fact that we'd already moved (Dan Is In The House). They wrote:

Gateways International Movers will guide your relocation effectively.

At Gateways International, we understand that shipping your belongings is one of the most complex and sensitive concerns, while moving worldwide...

blah, blah, blah.

What Gateways International Movers apparently doesn't understand is when I write "I'm in the house," that means I've already moved, so I don't need their services. Also, as a general rule, I tend to think a blog's comments section is a lousy place for a commercial advertisement, but if you're going to do it, at least read the post...

But really, this is a place for people to have a conversation. If your only contribution is "Moving? Did someone say moving? At Gateways International, we understand that shipping your belongings..." then you're not really part of the conversation, are you? If you're not listening/reading and understanding, with all due respect, please butt out.

I might have responded more positively if they'd 1) found a post that said "I'm moving in a few months," and 2) Posted something along the lines of "Hi, I'm Bob from Gateway Movers. We're a new/established/big/small/whatever moving company, and we'd love to help you move..."

That's what the blogosphere is about.

5 comments:

Gabe said...

weird...you got a ad in your comments? Those adware bots must be pretty sophisticated now.

And for anyone else out there I'd like to introduce you to Bob's Shaving Gel. This new gel is perfect for shaving your cat....foaming the grass, or any other delightful project you have that needs some attention...

Deb said...

Or perhaps someone should have left a comment offering Bob's dryer vent repairs! That would have been much more helpful, huh?

Dan said...

You guys crack me up - thanks!

Mark said...

But Gabe, how is it as a dessert topping or floor wax?

Dan said...

It's a floorwax, AND a dessert topping!

Delicious - and just look at that shine!