Sun newspapers to close comments on most online stories
He said the Sun papers “are working towards getting a better solution,” and considering adopting Facebook authentication as one option. He has also noticed other media trying “community-based moderators” – a model he finds intriguing but also potentially problematic, particularly at unionized newspapers.
Both papers are encouraging readers who want to comment, but who may not want to sign up with Facebook, to “keep your comments, views and opinions coming” through other channels such as social media or letters to the editor.
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Sun newspapers to close comments on most online stories - The Globe and Mail
He said the Sun papers “are working towards getting a better solution,” and considering adopting Facebook authentication as one option. He has also noticed other media trying “community-based moderators” – a model he finds intriguing but also potentially problematic, particularly at unionized newspapers.
Both papers are encouraging readers who want to comment, but who may not want to sign up with Facebook, to “keep your comments, views and opinions coming” through other channels such as social media or letters to the editor.
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Sun newspapers to close comments on most online stories - The Globe and Mail
