My Thoughts on Comments

The following thoughts are over a few comments left by people on The Diplomat's article I posted about in my last post. If you recall this article highlights the relationship between China and Japan with regards to historical events. Author is Chinese and supports the idea that the Japanese must apologize for the horrific implementations the Japanese played on the Chinese during World War II.

Below are a total of four comments made by people who wanted to express their opinions. I have listed two comments as of containing credibility on the subject. The other two are labeled as being of lacking credibility or containing no credibility at all for the topic at hand.

1. Comment #1: Credible

Screenshot taken from The Diplomat. Tao, Xie. The Politics of History in China-Japan Relations.
August 10, 2015 via The Diplomat. Public Domain Dedication.

1. This commenter does not express any fear or anxiety on the subject, but he does introduce a wish of his for both countries to become mutually beneficial to one another. His mood remains calm and he does not express any anger or extreme emotions.

2. He holds a strong belief that both countries can once again prosper together. Maybe not along the lines of an actual strong and firm friendship but hints at the idea that the two can work together socially and possibly economically.

3. To me, this commenter remains calm and reserved. He does not call out any specific person or country as being the "bad guy." He points out several reasonable ideas to better the relationship between China and Japan.



2. Comment #2: Lacking Credibility

Screenshot taken from The Diplomat. Tao, Xie. The Polotics of History in China-Japan Relations.
August 10, 2015 via The Diplomat. Public Domain Dedication.

1. Commenter, johnniewhite, doesn't present any opinion with regards to the article whatsoever. He does however note, for some odd reason, that he wants more "Chinese intellectuals" to contribute to the historical knowledge of this article. He doesn't seem to enjoy what author, Xie Tao, had to say.

2. This commenter holds no belief for the subject presented by the author. He only seems to be worried about who the author actually is. "johnnie" infers that the author is lacking credibility.

I base this on his comment towards his statement of "outstanding contributions" being rare. He even states that he would rather have a Mr Ming Shi add his opinions.

3. To me, this commenter lacks credibility of his own based on his judgement of Mr Xie Tao. He states that the "intellectuals in Diplomat" need "real historical knowledge."


3. Comment #3: Lacking Credibility

1. Commenter, Son Tran, conveys anxiety on the subject of Chinese-Japanese relations. From my analysis, this commenter is a female. She only comments on what Mao Zedong is and what he has done. She calls him, "merciless, callous, cold blood[ed]" to say the least.

2. She believes that Mao is the problem to all Chinese rule. She does present some points on how Mao only wants power and that he does everything in his own interest. These ideas may seem credible, but her blatant attack on Mao decreases her comment's credibility.

3. This commenter is obviously lacking credibility in her comment. She verbally attacks and slanders Mao Zedong just to make an inconsistent point. Although some ideas are presented that may act as actual fact, her initial comment on Mao is unbelievable.


4. Comment #4: Credible

1. DC Washington wants for the Japanese to atone to their sins of cruel and unusual punishment towards the Chinese. He states firmly that if they do not, they will have to live with fear.

He comes off as a knowledgable but subtle person who wants for both countries to resolve their difference, but at the expense of the Japanese

2. This commenter believes that once Japan apologizes for their actions, then the relationship between China and Japan can be renewed. He even states that the Germans have atoned and are now friends with nations once enemies. This may come off as "lacking credibility" because he makes an inference to state this, but overall this is thus far a true comment.

3. The credibility of DC Washington seems solid. His comment on Germany and how they have "atoned" may seem a bit out of the ordinary, but as I have stated, thus far his comments are true.



Reading over my peers' blogs, Isabel's and Alyssa's, I totally see now that some people can be extremely out of line when it comes to personal opinion. In both of their posts, My Thought on Comments, the commenters they've labeled as lacking credibility are very much so. I thought the commenters I chose lacked credibility and they do, but looking at controversial opinions on other matters, I find that simply lacking can turn into crazy and absurd.