Often we get to see hiding facebook comments which not only hamper our work but also spoil the image of our brand. These negative signals come in from various people using facebook to promote their business, begin startups and even spread hatred or aggression on social media platforms. Such occurrences not only disturb our peace of mind but also hamper our success in the long run. The easiest way to deal with such comments is to hide them on the facebook page or post. This will make the comment invisible to everybody except that person and their friends. They will still be able to leave replies to that particular comment but they won’t be notified about them.

“Navigating the Social Landscape: The Why and How of Hiding Comments on Facebook

Hiding a comment is much better than deleting it because deleting it makes the user angry at the fact that their comment has been deleted. Moreover, they might try to re-post the comment elsewhere in order to inform the masses that you have censored their view. By hiding such comments, you can provide your internal team with the opportunity to investigate the situation privately without making it public or informing the users of their action.

To hide a comment, go to the post with the unwanted comment and click on the three dots on the right side of the comment. Select ‘Hide comment’ from the menu. You will then be prompted to choose a reason why you want to hide the comment.