A note on comments from Wii Fanboy

If you're a keen observer of the site, and an avid commentator (we love those most of all, y'know), then perhaps you've seen the change in our commenting system. Yes, we've adopted the newer style that Engadget has enjoyed for many a moon. The new system allows commentators to have one name and password that works across all of our network sites, totally doing away with those pesky emails that demand confirmation before a comment shows up.
Now, with the new features comes a few snags, sadly. You will not be able to change your password for a little while (we're working on it!) and occasionally you'll notice a URL linked to your name, or your name for that matter, might come out with a couple mistakes. We're also fixing that, as well.Your password will be included in the first confirmation email, so be sure to not trash that one until we can roll out the password change feature.
Once again, I, as well as the rest of the staff, would like to thank you for your continued support of the Nintendo-based fanboy sites. You guys make this all possible for us, as well as enjoyable, and we couldn't do it without you. Hopefully the new comment system will see some more input on topics from those who have been turned away from the comment system of the past.
Thanks, and keep reading!









Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
beesnipe @ Jan 25th 2007 2:04PM
I think this will be much better than the previous system.
I can't tell you how many times it had turned me away
Fran @ Jan 25th 2007 2:18PM
Better than the previous system. I like this.
manuel @ Jan 25th 2007 2:33PM
It's better to have a password than always having to verify a post via email...
manuel @ Jan 25th 2007 2:37PM
password system good.
me likes very much.
password is my PRECIOUS...
Adam @ Jan 25th 2007 2:42PM
This is better. Now first post for me!
vidGuy @ Jan 25th 2007 2:33PM
The login feature has been sorely needed for some time so it is a welcome addition.
However, I'm disappointed that the Star system was trashed and that top commentors/star-earners are no longer featured in a column to the right. I don't know if you have the ability to reinstate this or if you are linked forever with your big-brother-big-sister sites in features.
Also, the site NEEDS a few static threads in a message board. This actually is more important on heavier traffic sites like Joystiq, but it would still be helpful here. Stickied threads could be used to keep all users abreast of the most imporant news (such as the start of the Wii News Channel) which might get lost amongst newer but less important pieces. Also, it would be a spot that could host the more common discussions/arguments so that the comments in each news piece would staty ON TOPIC instead of going into some graphics v. gameplay debate, as is common on Joystiq.
Can't wait until I can change my password to something I can remember and therefore actually use! ;)
pr0vidence @ Jan 25th 2007 2:33PM
I like it better, except that there doesn't seem to be a way to include a web site anymore. How am I suppose to whore my friends game site?
www.robotubegames.com
;)
joshua @ Jan 25th 2007 5:21PM
Awesome work.
bowlhed @ Jan 25th 2007 3:00PM
wow,looks dandy
Devin @ Jan 25th 2007 3:17PM
Looks good to me, as long as it will 'remember me' like it says it will, the engadget site doesn't ever seem to remember my password
James @ Jan 25th 2007 4:40PM
Hopefully this fixes an issue I had every once in awhile where the confirmation e-mail never showed.
truplaya @ Jan 25th 2007 4:20PM
thank goodness. those emails were getting really annoying.
Mr. 1-up @ Jan 26th 2007 7:00AM
this seems better.
Blake @ Jan 25th 2007 5:57PM
Thank Heavens!
Blake Ballard @ Jan 25th 2007 5:58PM
Just checking to see if it works and it does!
kurifurisan @ Feb 18th 2007 12:09AM
very cool...but I don't see a star system anymore, does that mean I beat the ARG game for nothing???
... @ Jan 25th 2007 7:17PM
Yay, confirmation emails sucked
raycosm @ Jan 25th 2007 7:34PM
Does this work on all of the Weblogs Inc. sites or only this one?
raycosm @ Jan 25th 2007 7:34PM
Whoops, heheh I didn't read the post.
Elric @ Jan 25th 2007 9:38PM
Testing
josh @ Jan 25th 2007 11:06PM
Awesome!
Soiden @ Jan 26th 2007 1:30AM
Nice, now I'll post more times :D
Ironfist @ Jan 26th 2007 1:38AM
This is a nice feature.
Bryant @ Jan 26th 2007 8:26AM
zomg! wtfbbqWAFFLES!!
http://www.taquitos.net/snacks.php?snack_code=929
fox619_master @ Jan 26th 2007 11:34AM
this password thing is cool
Nathaniel T. @ Jan 26th 2007 7:43PM
Testing, testing. One two SEVEN.
Nathaniel T. @ Jan 26th 2007 7:44PM
Hmm. It seems to put my name as Nathaniel T. instead of WhatIsThatThing, which I'd rather use. Strange. Fixes welcome.
... @ Jan 26th 2007 10:18PM
Hmm... I'm confused. How do I link to my awesome site "www.freewebs.com/blender715" without a "put down your website" thing like there used to be?