Visitors can engage with blog posts and participate in discussions through comments, with several options for interaction and moderation.

Adding Comments

• Click the post title to read the full post
• Scroll to the comment box at the bottom
• Enter comment text and click "Publish comment"
• Use "Preview" to check comment appearance before publishing
• Comments only appear on individual post pages, not the blog landing page

Anonymous Commenting

• When enabled, visitors can comment as guests
• Must provide a name to publish
• Optional: include email and website URL
• Recommended to enable for wider participation

Comment Interactions

• Reply to comments (if threading enabled)
• Thread depth limit: 6 replies
• Like comments (if enabled)
• Flag inappropriate content (logged-in users only)
• Automatic moderation triggers based on flag count

Comment Organization

• Sort options:
  • Oldest first
  • Newest first
  • Most liked
  • Least liked
• Default sort order can be customized in settings

Moderation Features

• Flag system for spam and offensive content
• Automatic moderation based on flag thresholds
• Administrators and Comment Moderators can manage discussions
• Comments marked as pending require review before publishing

Best Practices

• Enable anonymous comments for broader engagement
• Set appropriate moderation levels
• Monitor flagged content regularly
• Maintain clear comment guidelines

These features help create an engaging and well-moderated discussion environment while protecting against spam and inappropriate content.

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