How To Write Hot Comments On Digg!

Ever wonder how it is people can write comments like this, this, or this that get a ton of Diggs? Lately I’ve been writing quite a few comments like that, so I’ve decided to write a short guide about writing hot Digg comments:

Get In Early On The Action

Although some people write good comments later on, the earlier you get in the better your odds are of having your comment stay on top. I highly recommend that the second you see a cool story on a news site, go and try to submit it to Digg. If someone else has already submitted it then leave a witty comment. Also, use the upcoming stories section to scope out good stories to comment on, pick ones that you think the users will get on the front page (stories about odd things always get on there ).

Basically you want to comment on good stories before they hit the front page.

Be Relevant… While Being Random

The best comments I’ve read (and written) are very relevant to the story, while being extremely random.

The other day I went to submit a story about a Japanese guy who had his leg cut off while riding his bike, and continued to ride. It was already submitted, so I commented instead. My simple comment was “‘Tis only a flesh wound” - which of course was in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, fit in perfectly with the story, and it was so extremely random and funny that everyone just had to Digg it up.

Don’t Start Flame Wars

Don’t purposely try to start wars between the Microsoft, Apple and Linux groups (or other cult groups) on Digg. It isn’t pretty when it happens.

Don’t Point Out Facts On Controversial Articles

One really weird thing I’ve noticed is when someone points out something wrong with a story on a controversial topic the comment is almost always Dugg down like crazy. Sometimes it isn’t, but it usually is, especially if they are the only user saying it.

This is where the “I’m not listening” mentality of some of the users kicks in - they try to silence the critics.

Don’t Post Multiple Comments

Even if you are incredibly popular on Digg, avoid posting multiple comments on the same story. That is a taboo in the Digg community, and people who do it will get punished by seeing -20’s next to their name every time they comment. Unless the comments are extremely good people will think it is spam and Digg your comments down.

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