Naim Falandino

a guy who doesn't write enough

Now using IntenseDebate comments

After waffling about it for a while I finally got on board and installed the DISQUS Comment System for my blog. It’s pretty much the greatest thing ever. If you don’t have a profile, you should do it. I definitely think it’s a solid solution that really lets you comment on things the way you want. I may tweak some options here and there as it gets some usage. Feel free to use this post to test it out and claim your other comments here!

Yeah, changed my mind about DISQUS. After using it for a bit I think it’s pretty solid, but not quite there yet. Now, IntenseDebate on the other hand… Well that’s an Automattic joint.

I’ve moved over to IntenseDebate and boy, what a difference. DISQUS had the right idea but the configuration was just cumbersome and I didn’t like some aspects of it’s design as much. IntenseDebate, on the other hand, fits into WordPress like a glove (as you’d expect). I’m glad I decided to switch.

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  1. Naim

     /  13 October 2009

    I’m monkeying around with Disqus. Don’t worry, it’ll be back soon.

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  2. Naim

     /  15 October 2009

    Should be good to go now. Had some sort of weird issue where comments left via the old Disqus profile didn’t get reimported to this new one, so I did a little manual database cleanup, but since the profile is straightened out it shouldn’t be an issue in the future.

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  3. Jenn

     /  28 November 2009

    I saw a friend using this too…but it's like….what's the point of installing if my readership (or least commentor-ship has severely declined). But then again, Disqus encourages people to comment right since the barrier to entry is even lower!!!

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  4. Naim

     /  30 November 2009

    Yeah, really it's just giving people more options. I think that if people feel that their comments have some grounding in some other service that they use (Facebook, Twitter, Disqus itself, etc.) that they'll be more likely to comment. I also feel it will encourage higher quality comments, when they do happen.

    Edit: Although, I might switch to IntenseDebate… Same type of service though.

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  5. naim

     /  01 December 2009

    And I've switched to IntenseDebate. Much nicer as far as administration/configuration goes.

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