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Sharing, Following and Commenting on a Blog Post

Published: August 29, 2021                                   Updated: July 3, 2025

Comments to posts on my Donna's Cave Paintings Blog will not appear immediately, they are monitored and comments are subject to approval (Posted) or disapproval (Deleted).  I LOVE to receive your comments, but please be aware that  I need to approve them first. Blogs DO get spam comments occasionally so you don't have to post the same comment 2-3 times.

A GMail Account isn't necessary, but it does help for a signature on your comment. A lot of people post anonymously, ok...but I don't know who I am are responding to. If nothing else, add a first name or initials in your comment. Occasionally, the blog comments can take hours or the next day to appear for the Blog Admin, so be patient if you don't see your comment right away. Anonymous or Unknown comments: We appreciate comments that have your name included. We love good discussion, feedback, ideas and questions. If you do not include your name in the comment, you may run the risk of having your comment not approved. If you are going to comment anonymously, in a controversial way, the comment is left to the Admin's approval or disapproval. Also note that comments cannot be edited in any way. If you need to "edit" your comment, contact the Admin and if necessary and if its available, I could copy and paste the comment back to you to repost.

This Donna's Cave Painting Blog is my art “living space”. If I or anyone finds a comment in any way threatening or offensive, it will be deleted. If you would NOT say (or in this case, type) this to our faces in person or in our own living room, then do not write it as a comment. Alternatively, if you would not say it to your grandmother, do not type it here. Thus, this is a standard procedure that will be strictly adhered to.

If you happen to duplicate a post, the Admin will delete one of them.

 

 

Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash 

The Donna's Cave Painting Blog aims to journal about art topics in any and every form as it relates to my art mainly, any art group I belong to, especially the PWAS group, etc. We will offer opinions on art products and how to use them. The Donna's Cave Painting Blog will cover art shows, events, meetings, where I many hang my art and how its hanging, and include images and videos to help tell a story. As an artist, I will post my art and art writings unabashedly and proudly.

I welcome relevant discussions and comments from anyone (at this time). The sharing of thoughts, tips and ideas expands everyone’s knowledge.  

Comments will ALWAYS need to be about that post’s specific topic, should be helpful, informative and again, always polite and respectful.  

Donna's Cave Painting Blog is not the place to debate the author’s post advice, opinion, thoughts, etc. If you have that much to say, write your own blog - many of them are free so start your own and fuss all you want to there. The comment area isn't.

I do appreciate the comments to specific blog posts of mine, but remember to use the proper “Contact Us” forms and links for the best route in order to ask questions about membership opportunities or anything about PWAS at https://princewilliamartsociety.com. Although I am a member of PWAS and potentially am a member of other area art groups, this blog is NOT the place to ask questions about those groups. Notes should be routed appropriately. This is my personal Blog. See if your question is answered in the FAQs first.

When referencing something on another site, proper attribution and a link should be provided – it does help to validate the comment and is the right thing to do.

Side Note:

If you are having trouble posting your comment, try another browser. I have seen it work in Mozilla but not in Chrome. Or vice-versa, and you could try Internet Explorer as well. Do a Google search on "why can't I comment on Blogger" for some insight. (I know, pain in the caboose.)

Choose How to Post

When posting a comment, this is the view using the Mozilla Browser, when I am logged in as the Blog Admin. I can post as the Spin, as Anonymous or use my real name and include my art website. Post as your real name and whichever links works for you as an artist, is the preferred way to post. See above in the green box about posting Anonymously or as "Unknown". Check your spelling, because it cannot be edited after posting - by you or I.

Delete That!

Remember, we can only delete a comment, we cannot edit it on this platform. Polite conversation is required at all times.

• Spam will not be tolerated. Suspected spammers will be deleted.
• Dropping a link in a comment without commentary is not a discussion. Deleted.
• Begging for link backs will not be tolerated. We are not link swappers. Deleted.
  
• Reviewing your artwork is not what this blog is about. We are not art critics. We'll ignore the comment and Delete if you persist.
  
• Off topic comments are not allowed. Deleted.
  

These Comment Policies will be updated as needed at any time.

PWAS Blogging Guidelines

About Blogging

What is a blog?

A blog is an online journal displaying information in reverse chronological order, with the latest posts appearing first, at the top. The platform can have an individual writer or a group of writers / authors, that share their views, on a subject.

Can a blog earn money?

Yes. Advertising, affiliate programs and other opportunities are available as well as visibility and potential customers to brick and mortar and online sales. Over time we hope to look into this more.

What is the purpose of this blog?

Donna's Cave Painting Blog is intended for several reasons and several audiences:

• To drive more traffic to my websites - personal and Etsy.
• To drive foot traffic to any art shows, meetings, events I am in.
  
• To increase visibility and outreach to any of my Events.
• To offer information to other artists (non-members).
• To offer Art to our communities and to the world at large
• To increase knowledge and answer questions to the best of my ability about what art I do.
• To feature any and all the art groups and art friends and their artwork in various ways and as they are comfortable with sharing.
• This blog is for art customers, art fans and other artists, and for you. Ultimately, the blog is for you, the art fans.

Blog Principles and Etiquette

I recently found a blog that covered these principles extensively. It is a very good read and I urge you to check it out. See https://makingamark.blogspot.com/2008/02/notes-on-blogging-etiquette-for-artists.html

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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, Donna's Etsy site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.