ScienceBlogs is going to be adding user registration. This should be a nice, as I can't flag certain commenters as approved anymore since the "upgrade." They're taking a poll on features you'd like. I'm keen on a vote/starring system. Some readers have awesome comments. Some do not.
- Log in to post comments
Another step towards becoming the Livejournal of Science.
I wrote this more than 8 years ago -- back in 2001 -- and I still feel pretty much the same way...
http://changelog.ca/log/2001/03/02/i-have-accounts-everywhere-and-i-am-…
I always liked that you could just fill just fill in your "name", "e-mail address", and "URL", and then post a comment. (Although, if I have register to comment, then I guess I have to... since I enjoy reading and occasionally commenting both your Gene Expression blogs.)
i'm assuming registration would be optional.
I agree, a voting (1 to 5) system would be great. Then a feature to, "Read more comments by this Member" etc.
Have they thought about including "Google Friend Connect" as well?