A German news outlet got rid of its comments section - and asks readers to debate insteadDer Spiegel launched the Debate feature to enhance comment quality and facilitate structured discussions among subscribers.
Commenting on the Comments: Who, What, Where, When, Why Did the Chickens Cross the Road?Some readers come to news sites primarily for comments, while others avoid reading them, creating differing perspectives on content consumption.
Brands are embracing ad-free features on social media, like comments and DMsBrands need to engage in comments sections for user attention beyond traditional ads.