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Re:Why we’re removing comments on most of Inquirer.com by wombatmobile on Monday March 15, 2021 @05:38AM (#26464018)
> the WSJ comments section is generally of higher quality with e.g. better spelling/grammar, less flamewar, and a higher signal-to-noise ratio.

How many WSJ comments sections have you actually read?

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Re:Why we’re removing comments on most of Inquirer.com by neartheplain on Monday March 15, 2021 @05:47AM (#26464055)
That's what I'm saying, the Post's comments are even worse.
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Re:Why we’re removing comments on most of Inquirer.com by Symbiote on Monday March 15, 2021 @06:17AM (#26464225)
The gold standard for comments is Tim Dowling's articles in The Guardian.

I don't dare look at the WP now.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/mar/13/tim-dow...

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Re:Why we’re removing comments on most of Inquirer.com by Tarsul on Monday March 15, 2021 @07:01AM (#26464465)
yeah I'm actually quite happy with the comments on the Guardian. They don't have them on a lot of articles but when they do they always have their Guardian Picks, meaning high quality comments that are highlighted. I don't know why the general comment section there is good but one point is definitely moderation. They even delete postings (spam or flame wars).
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