Why do you moderate readers’ comments?

Our goal is to provide well-informed, substantive commentary to bring a deeper depth of subject understanding for all site visitors. By screening submissions, we have created a space where readers can exchange intelligent and informed commentary that enhances the quality of our news, information, and the less-informed.  While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, […]

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What is Disqus?

Disqus is a free service that gives you a voice. About the stories that shape your life and career, on the sites you love, on your terms. Speak Up. It’s not hard to join a discussion on Disqus because chances are they're already on your favorite sites in addition to SHOOTonline.com. More than 2.5 million and counting.  As […]

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How do I manage notifications regarding comments

Email notifications are sent when comments are posted on discussions that matter to you. You can modify these settings at Edit Profile or by clicking Edit Settings in any Disqus comment area. Learn more: http://help.disqus.com/customer/portal/articles/466221-managing-notifications

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Want to comment on an story, post,or video on SHOOTonline.com? It’s easier than ever with Disqus, SHOOTonline’s web-based commenting tool.

Joining the conversation is easy. You may comment without registering or you can log-in via Disqus, OpenID, Twitter, Facebook—or not at all. It’s up to you. You may post anonymously. You'll see a checkbox below the Password field when posting a comment that says "I'd rather post as guest". We don’t recommend this, but you may do so […]

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How does voting work?

Below each comment there are up-vote and down-vote buttons which will add your vote to the tally. By default comments with the most up-votes will be at the top and comments with the most down-votes will be at the bottom. You do have the ability to change the method of sorting for comments. Note: To […]

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How do I flag an inappropriate comment?

You can flag a comment by clicking the flag link to the far right of a comment. This will flag a moderator and let them know that it needs attention. Flagging a comment is only counted once per person; you won't need to do it multiple times. Generally, comments should be flagged for: spamming, violating […]

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When and where will my comment be displayed?

Comments are moderated, so they will not appear on the site until they have been approved. Comments are typically posted faster during weekday business hours. Moderation can be less frequent in the evening and on weekends. Comments by Verified Commenters appear on the site without prior moderation. Comments are displayed directly below articles and posts. […]

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Do you edit comments?

No. Comments are either approved or rejected. In most instances your comments should appear on the site shortly after you submit the comment. We reserve the right to edit a comment that is quoted or excerpted on SHOOTonline.com. In those cases, we may fix spelling, grammar or punctuation. In addition, if a comment is flagged by the community […]

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