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Instead of killing comments, we should be trying to fix them
Many media sites are deciding to shut down reader comments because they have become troll and spam-filled cesspools — but why not show how much you value readers by spending the time to improve your comment section?
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Definitely agreed. The social media revolves around user generated content .. we can make comments more discussion oriented and social rather than just being comments. I like the overall flow of Snapzu community for comment and discussion flows.
Honestly, without a control mechanism laid out to manage trolls and promote responsible discussions their comment sections are doomed. Comments literally need to be included within their underlining architecture instead of just some lame wordpress style attachment.
They do need to fix it..I often find the comments more interesting and insightful than the original article. But you always find some troll either stirring the pot or some spammer writing:" My cousin makes $52,000 a month working at home. You can too..Bla, bla,bla." I read some time ago that some bloggers were forcing spammers to remove their garbage..I forget where i read it though.