[jfruh]

I think there are some places where comments work great and some places where they descend into vitriol and nonsense. I totally respect decisions that go either way. It really depends on the subject matter, your own tone (which definitely sets the tone for the comments) and the amount of energy you're willing or able to put into policing and moderating the discussion.

Personally I'd be happy to never see another comment section on a local newspaper site ever again. They're the absolute worst.

[wiljr]

Are they the worst because they don't manage the comments?