I think it is about time that news sites stop allowing people to post comments on stories anonymously. They should be required to use their real identities. Some of the comments I read after a news story are so completely sickening.
For instance, was just reading a story about a Holocaust survivor who is telling her story to High School students. In the comments after the story one person wrote that since the holocaust happened over 60 years ago, people need to "get over it," and stop rehashing it. Another comment compared Jews to Satan. I had to stop reading.
I see this constantly, and it is just frightening the horrible things that people post on news sites.
I read those same comments, Mike. I can't believe that there are people like that in this world.
I've just about stopped reading ANY comments on ANY news site. Other kinds of sites, too, but especially things like newspapers. Like a lot of people, I originally thought what a great idea, everyone can chime in, there can be some real "discussion", etc. etc. etc. Well, I don't think that any longer. The comments sections on sites that have little or no moderation are a cesspool, and I decided it's probably best for my blood pressure and certainly my peace of mind to forget those sections even exist.
