So the reason I moderate blog comments prior to posting is because some people are not very polite and write things that are inappropriate. I’m not talking about dissension, I’m talking about things that just shouldn’t be said on a public forum. I have no problem with people who want to sound like idiots or provide criticism… it all adds spice to the forum.
While I appreciate that the Star Tribune is trying to get more interactive with their stories, I believe they need better oversight of their “Featured Comment” tool. Kinda makes them look stupid in my opinion. Click the screen capture below to get the full-size view.





Yeah, it is out of control over there, especially on politics-related articles. Here’s another great example. Heh.
Yep yep… that one made me laugh when I saw it as well. How many times does the Star Tribune have to look stupid before they keep a better eye on that?
Wait, I don’t want to know the answer to that…