The line about "Most users not commenting" sounds like damage control; it's true about almost every website in the world. My old rule of thumb was 100 visitors for a comment.
As for the Pro/Anti apple site; I have a MacBook pro sitting right next to me, but covering the code-name for the next generation iPhone (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/next-iphone-codename-new-... - K48 for those wondering) in anything more than a twit feels inane to me. (Probably why I don't read their site)
I'd imagine something less drastic, like disabling anonymous comments (and maybe even new registrations) for a few days would be a less disruptive solution.
I actually find the comments valuable - I noticed the issue earlier today when I tried to dig up the comments for an article I'd originally consumed via RSS. I made 3 or 4 attempts before I finally noticed the notice explaining the lack of comments.
I guess I'm going to be sticking with RSS for now - that can't be good for their impressions.
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[ 5.3 ms ] story [ 14.7 ms ] threadAs for the Pro/Anti apple site; I have a MacBook pro sitting right next to me, but covering the code-name for the next generation iPhone (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/next-iphone-codename-new-... - K48 for those wondering) in anything more than a twit feels inane to me. (Probably why I don't read their site)
I'd imagine something less drastic, like disabling anonymous comments (and maybe even new registrations) for a few days would be a less disruptive solution.
I actually find the comments valuable - I noticed the issue earlier today when I tried to dig up the comments for an article I'd originally consumed via RSS. I made 3 or 4 attempts before I finally noticed the notice explaining the lack of comments.
I guess I'm going to be sticking with RSS for now - that can't be good for their impressions.