18 Comments

@ Michael
Clock's been re-set
 Patrick Burgoyne
2009-01-12 18:09:09

Well, that's just sh*t, isn't it?

And so is the clock you're using - I'm reading this at 17:57 on 12th January.
Michael
2009-01-12 18:59:09

Good stuff. You'd've thought that people who come on a site like CR are here to appreciate, dissect and discuss the work. It's a pity that such actions had to be taken but I think it's the right road to take.
Ben
2009-01-12 19:43:45

oh shit.
sorrysorry
2009-01-12 20:04:05

Is the right word moderator? Maybe it should be censor.
Michael Preston
2009-01-13 00:30:42

I absolutely welcome this policy. There are far too many blogs and forums on the net with comment postings full of rubbish, one line, random statements that add nothing to the discussion. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the comment poster is able basically attach a linkback to their own web page via the URL input, and therefore the intention is not to add to the discussion, but to self-promote?

Perhaps you should amend the blurb underneath the 'Post a comment' heading to reflect this new, more active, policy, and/or link back to this post?
Jonathan
2009-01-13 01:52:55

Shat that's crip !
joe
2009-01-13 07:53:55

@ Jonathan

I tend to find the worst of the forum/comment trolls often don't link back to their own page, preferring to keep their anonymity. Perhaps this is because they themselves have no work even remotely as good as those who they critiscise?

@ Michael Preston

Moderator/Censor... does it really matter what you call it so long as they keep the comments constructive and encourage debate. I can hardly seem them refusing a comment that's critical of a piece of work if the person justifies their criticism.
Ben
2009-01-13 12:51:36

the idea that this kind of thing should be called censorship is kind of narrow minded, being able to comment is something this a privilege and not a right.

it takes more effort to apply some moderation to comments, and i personally would welcome an intelligent continuation of posts.
alex
2009-01-13 13:06:23

Have you considered using a reputation-based commenting system? Landor Associates uses IntenseDebate.

Reputation-based commenting systems encourage people to consider their level of accountability and about how much they are prepared to invest in their profiles. These profiles are not so easy to abandon and increase in value over time.


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Andrew Sabatier
2009-01-13 15:49:10

the idea that this kind of thing should be called censorship is kind of narrow minded, being able to comment is something this a privilege and not a right.
maple story mesos
2009-04-17 08:57:09

I can hardly seem them refusing a comment that's critical of a piece of work if the person justifies their criticism.
FAQ
2009-07-28 17:16:06

There are far too many blogs and forums on the net with comment postings full of rubbish, one line, random statements that add nothing to the discussion.
porcelain
2009-08-10 17:37:35

Sunshine
cjcshadow
2009-08-19 09:21:17

foolish like fish
cjcshadow
2009-08-24 08:32:21

the idea that this kind of thing should be called censorship is kind of narrow minded, being able to comment is something this a privilege and not a right.
sideboard
2009-10-14 16:15:54

There are far too many blogs and forums on the net with comment postings full of rubbish, one line, random statements that add nothing to the discussion.
buffet
2009-11-09 21:13:45

Have you considered using a reputation-based commenting system? Landor Associates uses IntenseDebate
dresser
2009-11-11 23:12:39

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