I just started my blog about 1 1/2 ago and do not require visitors to sign-up to leave comments, I just approve or delete the spammers them as they come in. Should I require a visitor to register to leave comments? Thanks!
No. I think it is best to make it as easy as possible for people to comment. Not many people are going to take the time to register first, I know i don't
No. It's not a good idea. It's hard enough to get comments going, don't hinder it ...people don't like putting up their email address unless they are getting something.
agree with above comment, when u have nothing (i means PR and traffic), even free with do follow still no one will post comment .... But that will be 100% opposite if u have PR4 .... welcome to cyber world, PR means a lot in internet ..
Glad ive read this thread because i hadn't thought of it this way actually, could explain why im not exactly overwhelmed with comments. Thanks for making me think.
Just to put it in perspective...I have a post up from 2 days ago that is crankin up my stats...over 1k a day on that post alone...and not one comment on it Go figure.
I just require users to have a previously approved comment and after that I just let them post without manually filtering.
Use a plug in that will filter out bots and then if you want comments make it as easy as possible to comment. WP Spamfree is a nice plug in.