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Re:Why we’re removing comments on most of Inquirer.com by repartix on Monday March 15, 2021 @06:19AM (#26464234)
Pay to post is harsh on the consumer. Pay to prove you're not a spammer is better, because you get your money back.

I'm experimenting with a fix for this at repowcha. There's probably a cost threshold past which it becomes unprofitable to post bad comments with an agenda.

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Re:Why we’re removing comments on most of Inquirer.com by Loughla on Monday March 15, 2021 @10:15AM (#26466318)
>There's probably a cost threshold past which it becomes unprofitable to post bad comments with an agenda.

I'm not trying to be snide, but I genuinely believe you are underestimating the overwhelming drive that is caused by spite.

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Re:Why we’re removing comments on most of Inquirer.com by newsclues on Monday March 15, 2021 @07:59AM (#26464915)
Like advertising rates, different astroturfing campaigns will have different budgets.
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