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You assume it's a problem that needs solving. I don't know what the general feeling is, but I tend to prefer the model of going to one place for the news or inf

You assume it's a problem that needs solving. I don't know what the general feeling is, but I tend to prefer the model of going to one place for the news or information and another (like Hacker News or Reddit) for the commentary. I don't feel the need to read comments at the CS Monitor or NY Times (though the Times has a good comment section in general) or any other "long form" site. I go there for thoughtful, in depth analysis by someone who's put time into thinking about the issue. Part of my problem with comments is that they are rarely thoughtful or in depth, even at a site like this. They are what I'm writing now: a short snippet that's more like a back and forth conversation than a thoughtful analysis. Both have their place, but I don't see the need for them to coexist on one site.

AJ007 12y ago
I'm surprised big brand advertisers don't have a problem with unmoderated comments. Then again, they also buy pre-roll video ads on places like Daily Mail for such inspiring footage such as a woman being mauled by a pitbull.
Spooky23 12y ago
Some newspapers want idiotic comments and actually moderate the more rational voices, because train wrecks attract viewers.
001sky 12y ago
Part of my problem with comments is that they are rarely thoughtful or in depth, even at a site like this. They are what I'm writing now: a short snippet that's more like a back and forth conversation than a thoughtful analysis. Alot of intelligence comes from bringint together simple--but relevant--pieces of information...or distlling simple--but essential--lines of logic from inpenetrable source material.
- stinkytaco 12y ago
  Like I said, there's value in conversation. I'm here at HN after all. I just feel that conversation belongs in places that specialize in conversation (and all the spam handling, moderation and community management that entails) and not on sites that cannot get it right.

AJ007 12y ago

I'm surprised big brand advertisers don't have a problem with unmoderated comments. Then again, they also buy pre-roll video ads on places like Daily Mail for such inspiring footage such as a woman being mauled by a pitbull.

Spooky23 12y ago

Some newspapers want idiotic comments and actually moderate the more rational voices, because train wrecks attract viewers.

001sky 12y ago

Part of my problem with comments is that they are rarely thoughtful or in depth, even at a site like this. They are what I'm writing now: a short snippet that's more like a back and forth conversation than a thoughtful analysis. Alot of intelligence comes from bringint together simple--but relevant--pieces of information...or distlling simple--but essential--lines of logic from inpenetrable source material.

stinkytaco 12y ago
Like I said, there's value in conversation. I'm here at HN after all. I just feel that conversation belongs in places that specialize in conversation (and all the spam handling, moderation and community management that entails) and not on sites that cannot get it right.