Commenting Updates

The Fold Blog has been invited to upgrade to the new Disqus 2012 commenting system. Disqus 2012 is a major update to the Disqus commenting platform. We're looking forward to its benefits.

As best as I can tell, we've been using Disqus for 3 years.  We've had our ups and downs with it but overall I am very happy with its performance. One of our main reasons for sticking with Disqus was its ability to customize.  Because of this, we tried to make our commenting system look a little different than what you would see on other sites utilizing the same platform.  It might not have been a night and day experience but there were some differences.

As it turns out, the new Disqus 2012 does not allow customization.  I think I'm okay with that for the time being.  I'm willing to give it a chance to see how much better the new integration will be.  The new system, in our view, has three new features that surpass the ability to customize: 1) Total SEO Compatibility, 2) Frictionless realtime, and 3) more user driven and traffic oriented.

If you notice any kinks or have any complaints please let us know.  Our next phase, if the new Disqus doesn't work out is to move to IntenseDebate.  We've been researching it and are quite interested, in addition to hearing lots of good feedback about it.  For now, however, Disqus 2012 is our choice.  We hope to stay.  As always, our comment policy can be found here. Email to our founding editor is chris@thefoldblog.com.  Comments, outreach and networking are always welcomed.