Registration for the letters blog
Y'all know that we've been struggling with ways to raise the level of discourse on the letters blog. Our next step: Beginning Sept. 26, those who want to comment must register with TypeKey, meaning that you need to have a legitimate, working e-mail address. This will allow us to contact commenters directly if we feel they are abusing the forum.
We're hoping that less anonymity in making comments will engender more accountability.
See Allen's explanation.
Comments (4)
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Just pointing out that while TypeKey is a registration service, you do NOT have to give you real name and can keep a pseudonym. Mine is displayed with not tracking to my real name unless I allow it to do so. It's really purely for the sake of backend management by the blog administrator.
Posted on September 16, 2005 9:18 AM
Ben, of course, is correct.
Posted on September 16, 2005 6:13 PM
What's the advantage of having a pseudonym for commenting? I mean, unless you PLAN on being abusive and making an ass of yourself.
Posted on September 17, 2005 9:02 AM
Joe, some people prefer to comment using a pseudonym because they do not want their opinions to reflect upon their employer. Some people also may suffer negative consequences in their community or at their place of work no matter what their opinion or how it is expressed.
Posted on September 19, 2005 12:15 PM