Journalism.co.uk: Campaign against Julie Moult ’smacks of bullying’, says Mail Online
Friday, 5 September 2008, 21:46
Mail Online editorial director Martin Clarke: "We are reviewing our entire moderation policy. This is becoming more and more of an issue for us. We get more comments than we can possibly deal with and our moderation side hasn't been able to keep up."
Online Journalism Blog: Reasons not to ignore comments #2: The Daily Mail and Julie Moult
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 22:27
Paul Bradshaw puts the Julie Moult story into context: "The Bloggerheads blogger (’Manic’), frustrated by [the Daily Mail story's] inaccuracies, posted a comment on the story correcting it. Because that’s what comments are for, right? Apparently not. The comment was not published. So Manic took things up a notch."
News Tracker Blog: The Robert Knilands interview
Sunday, 10 August 2008, 09:27
Brian Cubbison of the Syracuse Post-Standard interviews Robert "Wenalway" Knilands, one of the more, um, outspoken commenters on many journalism blogs.
Sunday Herald: Having Your Say
Saturday, 2 August 2008, 21:03
"Traditional letters to the editor tend to be written with forethought and clarity, yet look at comments on the websites of most newspapers and often they appear to have been posted by people with nothing better to do. Should they be taken seriously or ignored? We asked some of Scotland’s leading journalists: You can dish it out, but can you take it?"
Sunday Herald: Having Your Say
Saturday, 2 August 2008, 21:03
"Traditional letters to the editor tend to be written with forethought and clarity, yet look at comments on the websites of most newspapers and often they appear to have been posted by people with nothing better to do. Should they be taken seriously or ignored? We asked some of Scotland’s leading journalists: You can dish it out, but can you take it?"
Engagement 101: Comments on articles - desirable bar the undesirables
Saturday, 2 August 2008, 07:36
Andrew Rogers: "[T]he problem for national newspapers' online audience is that they are not and can never be communities."
One Man and His Blog: Why Journalists Shy Away From Commenters
Saturday, 2 August 2008, 07:28
"screeching howler monkey commenters seem to be far more prevalent on national titles than the sort of niche publishing we do. And there may be some illuminating reasons for that."
The Register: Mosley orgy judge blocks web forum libel writ onslaught
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 23:12
"Nigel Smith … was told on Friday he is barred from pursuing tens of thousands of pounds from his online critics for "mere vulgar abuse". In his judgment, current top libel beak Mr Justice Eady acknowledged that forum users don't necessarily believe wha
The Register: Mosley orgy judge blocks web forum libel writ onslaught
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 23:12
"Nigel Smith … was told on Friday he is barred from pursuing tens of thousands of pounds from his online critics for "mere vulgar abuse". In his judgment, current top libel beak Mr Justice Eady acknowledged that forum users don't necessarily believe wha
News of the World: The Big Debate: Max Mosley
Sunday, 27 July 2008, 06:07
NOTW blog asks: "What's your view on the Max Mosley case?"
On The Media: Aren’t We There Yet?
Saturday, 26 July 2008, 10:03
"Roanoke Times editor Carole Tarrant says newspapers can't be online without reader comments. The comments section at her paper hosts an invaluable discussion."
Beat Blogging: Comments add value to newspaper Web sites
Friday, 25 July 2008, 18:40
"Sorry Gawker, but you're dead wrong that newspapers should stop allowing people to comment on stories. Really, really wrong. Comments add value Web sites, they drive traffic and build communities."
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 12:49
Comments
The Telegraph has launched its new-look web site. As usual in such situations, the commenters are not impressed.
Monday, 21 July 2008, 22:27
Comments
"Comments are thought to be an added value to a newspaper’s site—providing another reason to read. You come for the article, and stay for the interesting discussion. The only problem is, there is no interesting discussion. Almost never."
