New users cannot comment on posts?

[kodos]

I saw interesting discussion on this forum and created an account a few months ago. However, I'm not able to comment on existing posts/topics.

I also see that my account has 0 reputation. Perhaps that is why? I think it would be helpful if there was an explanation of how reputation was accumulated and what privileges are granted as reputation is earned. And also what one needs to do to be able to comment on existing posts.

[cfrank]

@kodos hm interesting, even as a moderator I wasn’t cognizant of reputation requirements for posting comments, but that would make sense. You’re right that it would be helpful for that information to be transparent. Possibly posting this and introducing yourself will work, I’ll give an upvote and possibly check out what else can be done.

Do you remember which thread was of interest to you?

[kodos]

@cfrank I initially created an account on this forum after I stumbled upon a thread about "A tweak to IRV to make it a Condorcet method".

It could perhaps generate more lively discussion if new users can comment. Sometimes new people will be more comfortable with a small comment contributing to an ongoing discussion rather than start a whole new topic. Of course though there is a trade-off with potentially more spam. Just a thought to consider.

[Jack Waugh]

Inability to comment seems to be a new problem. It didn't restrict me when I first started using it, even as an ordinary user separate from the initial admin accounts.

[Toby Pereira]

@kodos I also have admin powers but wasn't aware this was a thing either. But I've just looked at the user list in the admin section and it seems that you have no e-mail address by your name. That could be the problem. It might be worth trying to add an e-mail address to your account. I think you'll then need to verify it by clicking on a link that gets e-mailed to you or something.