News Korea Singers Association calls for portal sites to shut down comments sections on entertainment articles (1 Viewer)

[Ahsoka]

Finally something is being done​

 

[yeji]

about time something get‘s done

 

[honeyfornomoney]

Why someone had to die, they could have done this earlier... but better than nothing, I guess

 

[blueberries]

I'm not sure if people should be prevented from commenting. News sites can be toxic, but technically aren't we all commenting on entertainment news here on forum as well. Would this mean that the comments would just to elsewhere, maybe areas that are seen less public? There might be other solutions than fully shutting off comment sections, like moderating or having to make account by your real name (while still appearing with nickname)..

Really good that they are encouraging to make fact based articles. Some articles are so stupid and just trying to get people hate idols. Like there is article almost about every instagram posts T.O.P makes. And then knetz complain in comments how they don't want to see news about him. But if you didn't pay attention and get mad, they wouldn't make those articles trying to bait you in.

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

I'm not sure if people should be prevented from commenting. News sites can be toxic, but technically aren't we all commenting on entertainment news here on forum as well. Would this mean that the comments would just to elsewhere, maybe areas that are seen less public? There might be other solutions than fully shutting off comment sections, like moderating or having to make account by your real name (while still appearing with nickname)..

Really good that they are encouraging to make fact based articles. Some articles are so stupid and just trying to get people hate idols. Like there is article almost about every instagram posts T.O.P makes. And then knetz complain in comments how they don't want to see news about him. But if you didn't pay attention and get mad, they wouldn't make those articles trying to bait you in.

I agree with this, I don’t think it’s a good idea to turn off the comments completely but I do think the second part about punishing writers who write articles specifically to encourage hate comments.

 

[Jimimis]

so just shutting down all discussion? god forbid people chat go program a few bots jeez

 

[raymondchouku]

I agree with this, I don’t think it’s a good idea to turn off the comments completely but I do think the second part about punishing writers who write articles specifically to encourage hate comments.

There should be a gradation of negativity to determine what is and isn't allowed. Of course death threats would be a no brainer, but negativity could be viewed in tiers (i.e. "x artist has no talent" "I don't like this song." "x group should disband" "xy idol needs to get ps; she's ugly.") All of these are negative, but not of the same magnitude. It has been established that words do have an impact of a neuro-psychological level; thus, there should be some censorship, but total censorship is a bit much.. And to remove all comments would just treat the symptom and do little to solve the actual problem.

so just shutting down all discussion? god forbid people chat go program a few bots jeez

You and me agreeing about something? Has hell frozen over? 🤣

 

[AmysTeri]

Meh, either shut it down (yeah, I know, it's bad to staunch convo, but this is the epitome of "since y'all don't know how to act" on a large scale) or pay folks to do some serious work having to have to screen and approve or reject posts. Even if the article isn't hateful itself, some people are hateful and the most hateful people seem to be the ones that run to articles first.

It's overkill, but people are demanding action and I feel like whatever rule is ultimately implemented (no comment section vs. moderated comment section vs. keeping it the same OR increased probability of prosecution for hate speech/slander (which is another alternative that westerners especially would hate) OR XYZ) would be a case of damned if you do, damned if you don't.

But as for this proposed solution, until they can find an alternative that allows people to express opinions that aren't straight hate, I don't mind them shutting it down. The comment sections there need an overhaul.

 

[Jimimis]

You and me agreeing about something? Has hell frozen over? 🤣

look at that you're improving yourself!