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Post Comments (disable settings)

I know individual posts allow to "disable comments", but how about for the entire site?

Is there a setting in dashboard to disable global commenting on all community posts? Or per individual Space?

Thanks

Post Comments (disable settings)
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Mat ‎

I dont recall any global setting for disabling comments but it would be useful in some cases

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Insta Net

Mat ‎ yes a global option would be great, instead of individually disabling comments per published post. Thanks Mat 👍

J V

You can do it on a space, and so technically you could do it for all spaces. That however seems a bit useless for a community.

Insta Net

J V thanks for the reply but where in Space settings can this be controlled? Where to "disable user comments" on posts?

J V

Insta Net Comments can only be made by members, so keep them from joining the space. Only permit admin to post in that space. Best use some css to hide the join button.

David Scurlock

If that is the case, then why have a forum?Wouldn't a blog be a better fit?

Insta Net

David Scurlock I have a scenario to explain why we want an option to disable global comments on all posts, or/and at least an option to disable post commenting for an individual Space.

Scenario

Niche community site type: Cryptos, Blockchain Tech

Problem: one of the Spaces called "Bitcoin News", and all members of this specific Space can post and its moderated by mods for approving posts. The problem is all the post comments are automatically published. So many of the comments are spammers, pitching cryptos, etc. Sometimes the members get sneaky and create fake conversation threads via post comments/replies about dubious investments.. making recommendations, and placing call-to-action for clicking a link (clickbait) or DM for info, etc

Solution: to be able to disable all post commenting for that specific Space

David Scurlock

Insta Net i understand. I did not realize that FC was so spammer friendly.

Insta Net

What I am seeking is already baked into Wordpress core. Im still researching and seeking to utilize whats already in wordpress software..

The WordPress core Discussion Settings allow administrators to control how users interact with their site through comments, pingbacks, trackbacks, and avatars. These settings are accessed via the WordPress Dashboard under Settings > Discussion. https://wordpress.com/support/discussion-settings/

So I'm curious how to enable this in FluentCommunity? How can this be extended to work and have the option to disable comments globally, or for specific individual spaces..

I even think the moderation option would be useful (filter spam words, profanity, eggplant emojis, etc)

Shahjahan Jewel Ross FCA any feedback please. Thanks

Insta Net

bump

Insta Net

following up with other members: how can I "disable comments" globally, or for specific individual spaces? Thanks

Jeff Brigman

Insta Net ✅ I'm going to start working on something similar to this soon, so I'll look at adding this as well.

Insta Net

Jeff Brigman thanks for followup and keep us posted. Cheers 🙂