Bug Can I Leave Comments Using the Insight Form?

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The discussion highlights issues with the comment functionality on the Insight platform, where comments do not appear unless submitted via the Insight form. Users note that while some insights allow comments to be viewed, others do not, indicating a known bug. Suggestions include encouraging the first commenter to use the Insight form to initiate discussions. Participants express a desire for the bug to be fixed rather than relying on workarounds. The conversation emphasizes the need for improved communication regarding comment submission.
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Clicking on "3 comments" in the "Partial Differentiation Without Tears" insight doesn't work for me. No comments appear. But clicking on the "4 Comments" in "Solving The Cubic For Dummies" does work.
 
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Until there is a comment submitted via Insights the comments won't show. It's a known problem.
 
Suggestion: Would it help if the announcement of the Insight in the forum thread
suggest that
the first commenter should use the Insight form to kick off the discussions?
 
robphy said:
Suggestion: Would it help if the announcement of the Insight in the forum thread
suggest that
the first commenter should use the Insight form to kick off the discussions?
I think it's too much to ask. We just need to get the bug fixed :)
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
I think it's too much to ask. We just need to get the bug fixed :)
Agreed.
In the meantime, would it help if your "Thanks!" to the author was sent via the Insight form?
(Or maybe I could delete my comment in the Partial Differentiation forum thread and post it via the form.)
 
robphy said:
Agreed.
In the meantime, would it help if your "Thanks!" to the author was sent via the Insight form?
(Or maybe I could delete my comment in the Partial Differentiation forum thread and post it via the form.)
Yeah I usually try to do just that :)
 

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