Attention commenters and non-commenters alike: as part of our The web we want series, we’re canvassing your views on how the Guardian engages with its readers.
The Guardian website regularly receives more than 50,000 comments a day – sometimes over 70,000 – and we’d like to find out what you think about the conversations we’re hosting. If you’re a commenter on the Guardian, what inspires you to get involved below the line? What articles provoke great debate or just provoke? What makes for a good – or bad – commenting experience and how would you go about creating constructive and considerate discussion for all?
You may just comment occasionally or perhaps you’re a regular contributor to threads such as Readers recommend, Crosswords or Chatterbox. What is it about these communities that works and what would make them even better? Perhaps you’d like to see more community spaces where you could get to know other readers, or maybe you’d prefer more opportunities to engage with Guardian staff.
Do you read the comments – and if so, what do you enjoy reading? If you’re not a commenter, we’d like to hear from you too. What’s putting you off? What would need to change for you to get involved?
The conversation belongs to everyone, so now is your chance to help us improve it. Please share your views and experiences in the form below. We will read all your contributions – your views and ideas will be integral to any future changes.
