Register Users? Pros and Cons

  • Hi,

    I’m wondering what you guys think about the pros and cons of making users register before they can comment.

    I’m considering allowing anyone to comment as long as they enter a name and e-mail address. I think it might be a pain in the butt for some people to register and that it might turn them off.

    But, am I missing something? What do you think?

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  • I’d agree, many commentors will not like having to register–some will refuse to comment just because they are required to register.

    Notice also, many popular blogs don’t require registration.

    Moderator Samuel Wood (Otto)

    (@otto42)

    www.ads-software.com Admin

    Well, I rarely comment on blogs that require registration. Unless you have a lot of pre-existing users or some pressing need to have users register, it’s likely not worth requiring registration.

    Use anti-spam plugins like Bad Behavior and Akismet, if that is what is bothering you.

    I don’t even allow user registration on my own blogs, as a rule.

    Well, I’m much like you…I really don’t like to register either and usually just end up not commenting.
    I think you’re right, as long as they enter an e-mail and name and I use bad behavior etal. I think I’ll be better off.
    Thanks for your input.

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