babble is rabble.ca's discussion board but it's much more than that: it's an online community for folks who just won't shut up. It's a place to tell each other — and the world — what's up with our work and campaigns.
Why is Rabble now sidelining Babblers in its comments section?
December 3, 2015 - 2:38pm
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It used to be that comments on articles in Rabble came exclusively from signed in Babblers. Now, that's not even an option. Instead, the only option to comment on articles in Rabble requires signing into either Google, Facebook, Disqus, or Twitter. I can see including these options, but I don't understand the rationale of now excluding Babblers when it comes to commenting upon articles on Rabble.
Already being discussed, at length and with much passion, here.
And there was this excellent blog post by our very own radiorahim:
Finally you can tell rabble.ca what you think. As long as you sign up to a third-party data mining service.
And do pointless battle with an assortment of rightwing shits. It is really a pity.
Thanks. Very interesting. I still don't understand why Rabble chose to go this route.
it seems to be common on other publications online. maybe it will invite more outside participation. i must admit to being surprised there was no need to sign into rabble to comment, already signed in via my facebook.
For whatever it's worth, it's actually pretty easy to set up a Disqus account. it's free, too.
*Edited out my cranky post from last night. After sleep, the world is roses once again.*
Just for clarity - we're not talking about babble, which is same as always. We're talking about commenting directly underneath articles on rabble.ca (columns, blogs, etc.), which used to be possible to do with your babble login, but is no longer possible. If you are able to comment on articles just with your babble login, reveal your secret please lol!