kdedevelopers.org and its issues

[Mark Kretschmann]

Heya,

I'm not sure if this is the right place to discuss this topic, but it
feels kinda right, and the people here are of the "getting things
done" type, which I like.


The problem:

Have you ever wondered why blog posts on kdedevelopers.org receive 0-3
comments on average? No? I have.

Is this a real problem? Yes, it is! Comments are a vital part of
blogging. They provide the "interactive" component. They inspire
discussion, which is great.


The reason:

The reason for the low number of comments is that the site requires
registering for posting a comment. Clearly, many people are not
willing to overcome this hurdle. This keeps them from participating in
the comments discussions.


The solution:

Get rid of the required login. Alternatives are a moderation system, a
captcha, a spam filter plugin, or a combination of these methods.


Thanks,
Mark "YesWeCan" Kretschmann

-- 
Mark Kretschmann
Amarok Developer
www.kde.org - amarok.kde.org