[yaas]

So I thought about implementing some type of comment system or Q&A feature, but decided not to right now because I often find that posts on many websites don't have much activity on them, the original poster not responding (especially in a timely manner), as well as having to deal with spam.

Instead, I was thinking about encouraging people to include their emails in posts for people who are open to being contacted with questions. What do you think about that?

[ianai]

I agree. Comments all too often add nothing and take away a lot. Especially in the day of state backed trolling.

Maybe offer an intermediary communication method like an anonymous email address for emails for just that post to go through.

[OmarShehata]

The email idea would be great. I've had trouble responding to comments on articles I've written until I learned I could just subscribe to Disqus comments. Ideally the author would publish the email response to the article if appropriate.

And for articles where the author doesn't provide an email address they can be reached at maybe those don't have comment sections as it does now.

[yaas]

Great idea, thanks!