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Re: E-mail Requirement for Non-Disqus Users

Fabienne — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:35:37 -0000

Hmmm. Well I can't pretend I don't find that slightly suspect.

Blogger's native commenting and ID don't require and form of identification, so it is disappointing it cannot be changed, but I guess I will shut up about it if it can't. :-/

Re: E-mail Requirement for Non-Disqus Users

Fabienne — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:22:05 -0000

I understand that and that you may also use an e-mail address as a way of blocking someone, although in truth, I would imagine you are more likely to use IP.

No way that requirement can be made optional then? As stated above, I think it might actually put people off commenting, which when you only get small number of comments like on my blog is not good. Obviously, those people I know well I will try to convince to sign up to Disqus, even if they do not implement on their blog.

Re: E-mail Requirement for Non-Disqus Users

Fabienne — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:10:49 -0000

Hi Giannii.

Is it really required though? If so, why? People who are suspicious of it will either not comment or put in some me@anywhere.com type e-mail address. Why cannot it be made an optional field if you as admin don't want people visiting your blog to have to put an e-mail address in every time?

Previously when I was just using the clunky Blogger comments, they allowed completely anonymous posting if I wanted to permit it, I don't understand why Disqus cannot not replicate that functionality; unless you need the e-mail addresses for some reason.... ;)