I just made the next round of changes in the way Scripting News. Now you can reply to any post, by logging on via Twitter. 

For now, it's open to anyone with a Twitter account. I plan to add a couple of layers of moderation, similar to the conventions we had when I was using Disqus for comments. Only the software will enforce a maximum length, and comments will visible to the author of the post (i.e. me), not public by default. 

I've been doing this since the late 70s, so by now we know how this stuff works. If you have a wide-open comment system you attract trolls and spammers, and they keep the interesting ideas out. I am only interested in ideas and new facts. Not in recitals of talking points from MSNBC or Fox. Or CNN. Or anyone. I like thoughts. Not a "moral parade."

But for now I'm happy that the system seems to be working, however awkwardly. Lots of room for polish and thoughtful features. 

Still diggin!