Commenting on Insights articles

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Commenting on Insights articles requires users to be logged in, but some experience issues despite being logged in. There is confusion about whether comments should be posted on the announcement thread instead of the article itself. Typically, the Insights article is published before the announcement, leading to the assumption that readers will find it through the announcement post. Suggestions include adding a link to the comments section within the Insights article for clarity. Clear guidelines on where to comment would enhance user experience and engagement.
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Is one allowed to comment on an insight article? It says that one needs to be logged in. When I click on it, it says I am already logged in.

Should one be posting comments on the thread announcing the article? If so, shouldn’t there be a link on the insights article?
 
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Frabjous said:
Should one be posting comments on the thread announcing the article?
That's where the comments go.
Frabjous said:
If so, shouldn’t there be a link on the insights article?
I guess the assumption is that you found the article via the announcement post. The way things usually work is that the Insights article is posted before the announcement post. It would be possible, though, to edit the Insights article to include a link to the comments post.
 

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