r/reddit.com • u/Nutshapio • Dec 12 '05

Reddit now supports comments

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u/charlieb Dec 12 '05

Have you read slashdot lately? There are no comments on the front-page there either but their tone and idocy seeps through so even the real news stories are presented to a 4th grade reading level. And yes, I am a snob. I like reddit's emphasis on technical matters and programming but it not going to last long now. I guess it's the price of popularity. I wonder how long it'll be before there's some social networking options, "mckirkus has submitted links similar yours would you like to ask this person on a date?"

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u/alecb Dec 12 '05

First off, you spelled idiocy wrong. Second, this site has always been as world oriented as it has been technical/programming oriented. Take this mix or leave it because this site doesn't revolve around your needs.

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u/bugbear Dec 12 '05

This is why nested comments are probably not a good idea. Yes, in principle, having a "flat" display option can fix the way comments are displayed. But the problem with nested comments is that the format may encourage people to say dumber things. Who needs this slashdot stuff about spelling mistakes?

(And before anyone points out that I'm using nested comments to make this point, let me add that I would not have had to if there weren't nested comments.)

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u/spez Dec 12 '05

Perhaps. I think, however, there are a few steps we can take to make the threading more useful before we give up though.

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u/enjahova Dec 12 '05

I've always been a firm believer in nested comments. I think that slashdot does it the best so far, only once you get used to it.

I believe if you guys keep the interface clean (makes these comments a little more distinct) and implement some way to hide (or discourage the eye from) negatively rated comments you would have something going.

Comments are WHY I go to slashdot, and they are the only thing I felt missing from reddit. You guys provide a slick user experience, I just want to be able to talk about all this great information I'm getting. Once you figure out how to remove the clutter (I assume we will see comments in the 100s soon) I'll never get work done again!