Why Blog Comments Matter

Long-time readers know that I enjoy the vibrant forum they have helped create at Collide-a-Scape. Yes, I sometimes get cranky in the comment threads and yes, I sometimes dish out the snark as well as anyone. But I'm conscious of this behavior and I strive to lead by better example. Overall, I'm gratified by the frequent high level exchanges that occur at this site and often learn from them. I'm also delighted that overheated verbal jousting has been kept to a minimum since the blog moved to Discover. And by the way, I'm told that the comment system will soon be overhauled, which I believe will include a number of improvements that readers have suggested. (If you have any more suggestions, feel free to offer them in the comments.) For example, I'm anxious that permalinks be provided for individual comments, so I can start highlighting your excellent observations and insights ...