Thursday, March 31, 2011
Why I hate Disqus
What I hate about Disqus is that it's very limited on mobile devices, like the iPad. It doesn't let you post using a Twitter or Facebook account, like you can on a regular computer. They want you to use a special Disqus account on mobile devices, and I don't think that's right. The purpose of Disqus commenting on websites is to end the need for multiple accounts, however requiring people to make a Disqus account defeats the purpose of Disqus. I always use my Twitter account when on websit that make use of Disqus commenting, however I am unable to when on a mobile device. One of the benefits of Disqus is that all your activity is logged, so others can see a list of the websites I commented at and how often. However, if I was to make a Disqus account, would it have the comment log my Twitter account (via Disqus) has? I won't make a Disqus account, so I have no way of knowing for sure, but I doubt it. It is beyond me, why Disqus doesn't give you the same options on mobile devices, that they give you on desktop or laptop computers.
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I have a big issue with Disqus because they are basically thugs for hire against free speech.
Yes, I am aware that websites are private property and that owners have the right to censor, as they choose, anything pending for publication. But this being recognized, they are not protecting their own spaces. They do not represent their own ideals or morals. Disqus works as a mercenary executioner, slaying the thoughts of millions of people at websites like Fox News and the UK's Telegraph.
It's a horrible concept and one that takes the story of Big Brother government and stands it on its ear for Big Brother corporate.
Free speech is a very delicate thing. We tend to treat it as an absolute but, it's not... and any retreat is a loss that will likely never be regained.
Disqus needs to be defeated before we are.
I hate disqus because it doesn't give any credit to people who comment at a blog
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