Comments on: YouTube Tuesday: Video by request

By: Nathan

Nathan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:25:51 +0000

You should be able to use one of your existing accounts – like Twitter or Facebook.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:22:23 +0000

It only used to display that you had commented, not what you said previously.

Not going to set up another account – too many passwords to remember already!

By: Nathan

Nathan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:51 +0000

I'll reconsider the out of context positioning of comments – though that isn't really a new feature, it's just a slightly more prominent element of the design.

I had something like it happening before I installed IntenseDebate. The best way to make sure your comment comes through is to set up an IntenseDebate account or use the login options next to the "submit" button.

By: Nathan

Nathan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:59:18 +0000

I'm not sure the rate of comments has dropped.

The comment system does take some getting used to, and I'm ironing out the eaten comments – you had two flagged as spam for some reason – your comment, now that moderation has been turned off, should appear as soon as you hit submit.

If they don't, and the box clears, your comment is probably being held as spam. I'll find it.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:47:09 +0000

I think there has been a drop in comments because the new system is intimidating. And seems to eat the comments. And doesn't display that you have commented.

Not to mention the embarrassment of having your comment displayed out of context on the main page.