Commenting Changes At Kasterborous

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Following some issues with spam and general comments performance (including the annoying issue with user avatars!), we’ve decided to take the step of abandoning the previous commenting system (the native WordPress feature) and bring in the Disqus system.

What does this mean?

Basically, when you comment, you do so using a slightly different form. You will also have a choice of login options (Facebook, Twitter, Google or Disqus itself) which will use the avatar of the chosen account login, which easily resolves that problem.

For running the comments, Disqus provides us with an advantage – namely that we’ll be able to deal with spam in a timely manner and deal with any problems that are flagged (offensive posts, etc.) in a way that simply wasn’t possible previously.

Keep in mind that our comments policy still applies:

Comments must be on-topic, not insulting to other readers and treat the contributors of Kasterborous – who offer their time free of charge – with appropriate respect.
Anyone who has criticism of a particular post – including whether they think it is factually or grammatically inaccurate –  should email me. Factual errors will be resolved, and the person(s) who contacted us will be credited (comments along these lines will of course be accepted, but the preferred route is a direct email so I can make the changes as immediately as possible).

This may seem like a big deal today, but I’m sure that within a few days we will have adapted and adopted.

Do you have something to say on this matter? Try the brand new comment box below!

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