Gizmodo’s Comment System: How It Works and Why It’s Better
As you might’ve seen, our friends at Engadget have shut down their comments, which had become overrun by troll hordes. Trolls lurk everywhere, but our system—often mystifying to newcomers—is designed to keep them out. Here’s why it’s better. Most comment systems let anybody comment, and have their opinion seen, as long as they have a…