Digg is a news website with an emphasis on technology and science articles. News stories and websites are submitted by users, and then promoted to the front page through a user-based ranking system. However, rumors have recently circulated that many of the stories are planted and users are paid to move them to the top of the charts.
As a regular visitor, I enjoy checking out the most popular stories and the comments from other users (even if they are planted). If you're looking for a crazy story, a funny video, or breaking news... you can always find something interesting at digg.com.
But, I've noticed that user comments have gotten out of control. These days, it's hard to find an article submission that isn't full of offensive comments and blatant disrespect for other users. Some threads are more about bashing other users than they are about commenting on the articles itself.
Unfortunately, I'm afraid that use of foul language and hooliganism might be exactly what the average Digg user enjoys. But, in my humble opinion, Digg really needs to eliminate this type of behavior if they want to become a mainstream source of information for all ages and all types of users.
Average users no longer post comments because they fear being ridiculed or "dugg down" for a logical statement. This leaves many stories littered with unsophisticated banter among those who find humor in making fun of others. Unless something is changed, such as implementing conduct standards, the comment system will forever be doomed to this childish behavior.
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