Chronological Comments

Latest revision as of 17:00, 13 January 2011

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 === When to Use This Pattern  ===
-Edit this. Describe the user or business context/environment in which this pattern should be used.
+Use chronological comments when the date of comments is relevant (e.g. reviews for a hotel or restaurant, where changes might occur over time), or where users are likely to begin value-less arguments, either because the original content is controversial, or the audience is highly-charged and divided in opinion.
 === What's The Solution?  ===
-Edit this. Describe the solution, in detailed steps and with accompanying images if necessary.
+Disable the comment threading/nesting feature in your web platform.
 === Why Use This Pattern  ===
-Edit this. Describe the user and business benefits for this pattern, with links to evidence or additional research data if available.
+Benefits of chronological comments include:
+*A clear order for readers to browse.
+*Fewer value-less arguments, disagreements, and "I agree" or "Me too" comments.
 === Examples Gallery  ===
-[[Image:Boing-boing-linear-comments.png|thumb|left|Boing Boing adopts a linear (non-nested) comment system.]]<br>
+[[Image:Boing-boing-linear-comments.png|thumb|left|Boing Boing adopts a linear (non-nested) comment system.]]
+=== Categories ===
-[[Category:Comments]][[Category:Social]]
+[[Category:Comments]] [[Category:Social]]