[toothcomb]

Why do people comment? Perhaps it's because they can. People can say what they like. But I still have to filter it. And that wastes my time.

I like threads and tree like comments as it can be interesting to see the ideas and feedback at play. But sometimes I think it would be far better if the comments remained completely on topic.

The problem is good jeurnalism is inherently difficult. I resist writing blog posts because I'd spend too long on a post. As a teacher I'd spend a day at least on a hand out. And a post requires listening to feedback and fine tuning it. That's great if you have an informed receptive audience.

If I do ever bother with a blog, I think I'd ask for my desired feedback. I'd like users to submit links to relavant associated content.

I do enjoy a 'good' article about programming, I specifically like to hear about people's mistakes.