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Forums / Leave a Reply box (removal)

Leave a Reply box (removal)

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    techpalconsulting · Member · Apr 18, 2015 at 1:57 pm
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    I’m completely new at this so forgive me if I look like a massive newbie when I ask the following question.

    Is it possible to remove my “Leave a Reply” box on my wordpress?
    At the moment I’m currently using the free version, so if there is an option to remove this box – do I have to subscribe to a premium service?

    Thank you to anyone that can help me out here!

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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    timethief · Member · Apr 18, 2015 at 2:50 pm
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    You can enable and disable comments on free hosted WordPress.com blogs on this page > Settings > Discussion Discussion settings is where you set up defaults for comments.
    http://en.support.wordpress.com/settings/discussion-settings/

    You can override the default settings and enable or disable future comments on any individual post or page.
    http://en.support.wordpress.com/enable-disable-comments/

    comments and pingbacks enabled http://en.support.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/discussion-metabox.png?w=688

    comments and pingbacks disabled
    https://support.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/module-toggle1.png?w=688

    See also for faster ways:
    http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/comments-off-1/

    Important Note: By default, new blogs on WordPress.com will have the Discussion hidden. You can reveal it by clicking on Screen Options http://en.support.wordpress.com/screen-options/ on the top right corner of your Admin page, and checking the box that says Discussion so the module is included. http://en.support.wordpress.com/modules/#list-of-modules

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    techpalconsulting · Member · Apr 19, 2015 at 3:24 am
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    Hi timethief,
    Thank you for your speedy reply!
    I have unchecked ‘Allow people to post comments on new articles’ but the Leave a Reply box is still available.

    For instance on the URL:
    https://techpalconsulting.wordpress.com/about/

    The “Leave a reply” box doesn’t seem to be able to go away and it’s doing my head in!

    Thanks again for your help. :)

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