ONLINE FEEDBACK

This is what readers of theday. com had to say about David Collins’ Sept. 12 column discussing The Day’s new policy of requiring names to be attached to online comments, ending anonymous commenting. Collins wrote that while he had mixed feelings about the change, “I became convinced that pulling the plug was a good idea.”

“People are going to continue reading The Day and the opinions as usual, and the ones who have gone to Reddit or just dropped out are such a small minority it won’t make much difference anyway.” — Chuck Thompson

“This will have no impact on my own choice of words and attitude. I have always posted honestly without euphemisms and will continue to do so. I do agree it is a better policy.” — George Blahun “Bravo, good policy.” — Peter Moore

“This is good policy and mirrors what other newspapers and online publications have done to encourage healthy, respectful — still passionate — debate.” — Gretchen Peckan

“This could be a good thing. Perhaps it will cut down on the trolls who really have nothing of value to add to the topic at hand and just show up to stir the pot in the most negative way.” — Tenela Spencer-Wileyan

“Hopefully, the name calling and labeling will abate. Let us see if the haters cool down.” — Don Oat Jr.

“The word ‘curmudgeon’ comes to mind for me and a lot of the other commenters through the years.” — Tom Desantis “I am thrilled that The Day has gotten away from nameless comments. Bravo!” — Kevin Rogers

“It would be humorous to match up the common commentators real names to their pen names and find out why they chose the pen name.” — James Turner