So what makes you think that requiring real identities will clean up reader comments?
reader comments
I’m thinking the problem is that we expect too much out of reader comment systems. The flaws are inherent in the system. What if journalism used reader conversation systems? Gawker’s new comment system Will it help or hurt the site’s young writers?
Gawker Media must be privy to research that says the first reader to comment on a post is never an idiot or jerk.
The Lewiston Sun Journal is proud that they have civility in their reader comments system. Do they really know how they did it?
Even though you have a great idea for a community, it doesn’t mean it’s going to be all holiday spirit. You never know what you’re going to get. It could be the greatest gift to mankind. Or a place for Scrooges to hang out.
You want scary? Enable reader comments on your web site. That’s right. Let anybody and their mutant cousin write what they want on your web site. You’re going to have to have some control. Approve each and every comment before the world sees it. It’s called moderation: The biggest problem with moderation is that readers […]
One of my favorite blogs is ProFootballTalk.com (PFT). It’s a very comprehensive roundup of what’s going on in the NFL. It’s an example of what aggregators should being doing. Yes, it relies on linking to mainstream media sites for sources but it also engages in thoughtful analysis. Of course there are sports fans who would […]
Reader comments are like the weather. Everyone loves to complain about it. But no one has a clue about how it works. But Howard Owens is one of the pioneers in online news. I’ve been following his thoughts since I began my online career. He has a strong grasp of strategy. So when Howard has […]
Chris Brogan uses his blog today to write about human trafficking on Craigslist. Oh he’s against it. And he supports Craigslist stance against it. For the record I’m against human trafficking and oppression. Just wanted to weigh in on it. I have to say that here because I can’t on Chris’ blog today. He turned […]
Is there hope for reader comments on newspaper sites?
by Carl Natale on May 1, 2016
I was familiar with The Guardian’s report on harassment in its reader comments. Unfortunately I didn’t find it surprising or shocking.
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