When should comments be edited, removed or prohibited on news sites?
Comments on online news stories have a vast array of responses from argumentative, to profane and affirming to educational. A term called "trolling" has been coined for commenters who purposely comment to provoke others and/or comment in an inappropriate or attacking manner.
If comments are highly inappropriate by using vulgar or profane language, then comments should be deleted. "Trolling" comments serve no purpose for public good, or contribute any level of intelligence to the conversation - however, I can certainly understand each person's right to free speech.
In the setting of an online comments forum for news stories, the comment section - in my opinion - should serve as a contribution of opinion and informative debate.
Comments on online news stories have a vast array of responses from argumentative, to profane and affirming to educational. A term called "trolling" has been coined for commenters who purposely comment to provoke others and/or comment in an inappropriate or attacking manner.
If comments are highly inappropriate by using vulgar or profane language, then comments should be deleted. "Trolling" comments serve no purpose for public good, or contribute any level of intelligence to the conversation - however, I can certainly understand each person's right to free speech.
In the setting of an online comments forum for news stories, the comment section - in my opinion - should serve as a contribution of opinion and informative debate.
I've found all of these posts fascinating. Thanks, Josh.
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