By the by, it’s come to my attention that some of you long-time Left of the Dial readers are apparently unaware that it’s possible to leave comments after a post. I say this not to get more comments—some folks just wanna read, and that’s absolutely fine—but because you might be interested in what others have said in response.
Additionally, I often post follow-ups to my own posts in the comments section, if I’ve discovered additional information or [what I consider] a funny little side-story or whatever.
After each post there’s a little link you can click to read and/or leave comments. Also, in the sidebar there’s a list of the most recent comments.
And finally, as with all such joints, the Undisputed Master and Damn-Near Infallible Dictator of This Here Site [that’s me, aka Party of the First Part, except when he’s actually Party of the Second Part or The Defendant] does not necessary endorse or agree with any of the comments posted, even when he’s the one posting them.
Just so’s you know.

self depricating remark and witty observation
statement relating to portion of post that said reader thought should be commented on.
Praise of the writer of post with profound soul searching question that begs to be responded to.
signature with fake name and perhaps an emoticon
Posted by: xixi | Sunday, May 07, 2006 at 11:49 AM
Copy and paste earlier commenter's comment and bracket with italics html tags.
Agree or disagree with comment.
Add link supporting position.
End with clever witticism.
Posted by: fish | Sunday, May 07, 2006 at 05:44 PM
Has this been here the whole time?
Posted by: sam | Sunday, May 07, 2006 at 10:16 PM
"...we came in?"
"Isn't this where--"
Y'all make me happy. Yes you do.
Oh. Damn. That didn't conform to the pattern, did it?
I can't get anything right...
Posted by: Scott | Tuesday, May 09, 2006 at 11:33 AM