Don't Read the Comments

This article discusses the author's decision to add a comment system (giscus, backed by GitHub Discussions) to their previously comment-free blog. It explores the history of internet comment sections, referencing Aaron Swartz's advice to avoid them, and contrasts the 'clean quiet' of a comment-free site with the messy, conversational nature of the old web. The author admits to reading comments elsewhere and sees this as an experiment to recapture the old web's spirit, where writing and reactions were connected. The piece is relevant to IT/technology as it involves web development, open-source tools (giscus), and tech culture.