Comments on: Developing a Community

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:31:13 +0000

All depends on the incentive, now doesn't it.

By: Shy Guy

Shy Guy — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:16:22 +0000

I also do not see an option to edit my post right after submitting it.

By: Shy Guy

Shy Guy — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:15:06 +0000

Just to note that, regaridng cookies, I unblocked those from ID when Dave switched over to ID but that did not resolve the problem of name and email address not being retained, which you would think should have worked. That's what cookies are for.

By: josh

josh — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:23:19 +0000

You may want to check your browser settings as it may delete cookies automatically after each browser session. Otherwise it may be on ID's end. Creating an acct should definitely solve this problem. Also, once you make a comment, you have the ability to edit it for a few moments after submission. That should take care of your "preview" want. Finally, I disagree with the inference that page views = activity. Pageviews do not translate into interaction. Blogs simply are not blogs without comments and interaction. The number of comments reflects interaction and therefore "activity." Spurring comments is what ID is all about.

By: MsMissive

MsMissive — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:25:22 +0000

I've had problems with Intense Debate on my own site BUT I agree with you Dave, it really improves the community feel. Regardless with any technical issues I'm having, I've decided to stick with them as I know they'll get all the kinks out of their system soon enough. And you're right, registering with them is simple and WELL worth the two seconds it takes to create a profile. You don't have to give any personal information and it really does improve dialogue on the site.

By: Trish

Trish — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:53:36 +0000

The problem I have with signing up for anything or posting too much personal information is that I have a young teenager at home, and I know what lurks on the Internet.

By: israellycool

israellycool — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:15:23 +0000

Ahh….but your ranking does not appear in the Top Commenters box! There you go…

By: israellycool

israellycool — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:12:09 +0000

Just realized I can rate your comments anyway..did I mention you can attach your Facebook/Twitter/other details to your profile?

By: israellycool

israellycool — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:10:30 +0000

You are one of the most prolific commenters on here, and I appreciate your contributions. I agree that Intense Debate has some bugs and can improve, but it is a relatively new product, and will only get better. The sign-up is a one-off process, and is not at all long. And even if your name and email address is currently not retained over browser window sessions, the worst case scenario is you re-enter them (which is what you are doing now anyway, every time you want to comment). One of the added advantages of having an account is everyone can rate your comments, and you have a shot at being on the Top Commenters widget. Such honor! Allow me to quote Nike: Just do it. You know you want to.

By: Shy Guy

Shy Guy — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:55:06 +0000

I enjoy the site as is. Sometimes I comment. Sometimes I just nod my head in agreement or disagreement. And – gasp! – sometimes an entry is of no interest to me. What is your unique page hit count, rather than the number of comments, as an indication of activity? I don't want to sign up for IntenseDebate. Too many mee-toos to sign up for out there. BTW, this interface still doesn't retain my name and email address over browser window sessions. It would also be nice to have a PREVIEW button in this interface.