To change the discussion settings in WordPress, which govern the behaviour of comments and discussions on your website, you can follow these steps:
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Log in to your WordPress dashboard using your admin credentials.
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Once you're logged in, navigate to the "Settings" section on the left-hand side of the dashboard menu and click on "Discussion."
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On the Discussion Settings page, you'll find various options to configure the behaviour of comments and discussions on your website. Here are some key settings you can modify:
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Default article settings: These settings apply to new posts and determine whether comments are allowed or not. You can choose to enable or disable comments on new articles.
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Other comment settings: These settings include options such as comment moderation, comment author requirements (name, email), and comment notification settings.
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Avatar display: You can choose whether to display avatars for comment authors. WordPress offers various options for avatars, including Gravatar (based on user email), default icons, or custom avatars.
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Comment display settings: These settings control the order and organization of comments. You can choose the order in which comments are displayed (newest first or oldest first), the number of comments per page, and whether to display comments on individual article pages or the homepage.
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Before a comment appears: Here, you can specify the criteria for comment moderation. You can choose to hold comments for moderation if they contain a certain number of links, specific words, or if they come from new commenters.
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Make the desired changes to the discussion settings by selecting or deselecting the checkboxes and modifying the input fields according to your preferences.
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Once you've made the necessary changes, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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Click on the "Save Changes" button to save the updated discussion settings.
WordPress will now apply the modified discussion settings to your website, governing how comments are managed and displayed. These settings help you manage and control the conversation around your content and maintain a healthy discussion environment.
It's important to regularly review and adjust your discussion settings based on your website's needs and moderation requirements.
