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Recently I tried to post a poll asking basically why readers here think OEN get so few comments, compared to other progressive sites like CommonDreams or Alternet? I encouraged explanations.

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An editor responded, "You've created a false set of choices, based on an unproven assumption. I actually have no idea if the "average" OEN article gets less comments than articles on other sites."

In the last five or so minutes, I did a rough count of comments at CommonDreams, Alternet, Truth Dig, and OEN. Respectively, the comments were roughly 205, 98, 210, and 30.

So rather than attempt another poll, or force answers into little boxes, I respectfully ask readers to offer their thoughts on this.

 

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Maybe, by Darren Wolfe on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 at 1:12:00 PM
Yeah... by Mystic Wizard on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 at 4:54:56 PM
This would open the question... by Daniel Geery on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 at 5:27:37 PM