Okay, I got a TON of complaints after turning the comments off last week so I am going to test an alternative this week. I am turning Disqus on with the hope that user registration and a more organized commenting system makes the moderation and handling much simpler from my end. Posts can be voted on so bad content will get pushed down and users can be picked as moderators to help with any negative commentary on the site.
I hope this is a healthy and productive alternative to just shutting things down entirely. Any feedback during the week would be appreciated. Thanks.
Mr. Roche is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Discipline Funds.Discipline Funds is a low fee financial advisory firm with a focus on helping people be more disciplined with their finances.
He is also the author of Pragmatic Capitalism: What Every Investor Needs to Understand About Money and Finance, Understanding the Modern Monetary System and Understanding Modern Portfolio Construction.
Cowpoke
OH, you turned them off. I thought it was just buggy.
LVG
Nice. I think this is a good middle ground. Forcing registration and comment voting will deter the hacks from engaging.
LVG
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LVG
FYI – my comments weren’t showing up right away.
Frederick
I like Disqus. I hope you keep it.
Cullen Roche
Comments show up in real-time on the site, but Disqus seems to be lagging in the comment count and on the comment widget. I don’t know why. I’ll ask someone to look into it.
pliu412
Cullen,
Just wonder if you will migrate all recent articles with Disqus comment option?
Cullen Roche
Are you looking for something in particular? I have been trying to update old articles with Disqus, but it doesn’t seem to be working so far. So I can’t guarantee it.
pliu412
Not in particular and just a general question. Also I am not in a hurry.
jswede
nice flag
Bluidbouy
Thanks. It’s the interaction that refines all our ideas and helps us learn, in spite of our predisposition to those posts and comments which reinforce existing beliefs.
blonderealist
Disqus is fine with me, I’ve used it for a year or so on other sites. I agree with others on this thread that we can learn from each others’ comments.
Ms Leverage
Glad you decided to give this a try!