Re: [sidcam] Comments on Blogs
Thanks sidcam,
I spent hours looking through all the scripts I could find.
There are a number of features that I wanted:
1) People not having to log in (there are enough places you have to log in already)
2) CAPTCHA or other antispam protection
3) Easy administration
4) Possibilities to vote, agree, reply etc. for users.
5) Bonus features, like the ability to post images or an avatar.
I actually ended up with a 3rd party hosted comments system.
http://js-kit.com/comments/
The reasons for this are:
i) Easy admin
ii) Really easy installation
iii) Sign on as a guest or log in (although I think the list of sign in options might confuse some of my visitors)
iv) Add photos & avatars
v) More features: Easily posting emoticons and even youtube videos.
Also a big plus is that it is free (although I am prepared to pay for a good system).
I do think that CMS builder needs an integrated comments system, perhaps as a plug in? If you look around at other systems it does seem to be the biggest, most commonly used feature missing (oh, and a contact form). In my opinion it is much better to have everything together rather than add on separate systems and admin areas.
Have a look and see if it is something you might be able to use.
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