7 Dec 2016

Stuff the comment section

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 7 December 2016


News website Stuff is attempting  to revamp their occasionally 'toxic' comment section.Admitting at times that the  section is overrun by trolls and partisans, Stuff has decided  TO rewrite its house rules and tighten it's moderation processes.  Stuff published an article breaking the news to keyboard warriors and keen opinionated typers across the nation this morning. It already has a number of comments.Patrick Crewdson the Editor of Stuff says they're trying to strike a balance between not being overly intellectual, and not making readers feel unsafe

 

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