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Log-in required for comments

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    johannvs · Member · Apr 11, 2012 at 5:33 pm
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    Can anybody please tell me WHY I have to log-in before my comments can be posted. This is only when I use an email address attached to mny WP account. When I use another email addres which is not attached to a WP account my comments are posted immediastely. This does not make sense in any way.

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

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    timethief · Member · Apr 11, 2012 at 5:40 pm
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    Have you read this sticky post? https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/recent-update-to-commenting?replies=4

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    johannvs · Member · Apr 11, 2012 at 6:08 pm
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    Yes, I have read that sticky post. Unfortunately it only answeres the question: “Do I have to log in in order to post a comment?” It simply states that one has to login – no reason given.

    My question is WHY is it necessary to login. Is there any reasoning behind it? Is it of any benefit to anybody? Is it a requirement by the Chinese government? Does it make WP more secure against hacking attacks? What?

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    timethief · Member · Apr 11, 2012 at 6:11 pm
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    As I said in this outher thread you also posted to:

    @okielicious

    I don’t have an answer for why you are experiencing this so I flagged this thread for Staff attention.

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    johannvs · Member · Apr 11, 2012 at 6:36 pm
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    Thanks Timethief.

    I’m waiting eagerly.

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    staff-blorbo · Staff · Apr 11, 2012 at 7:51 pm
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    There are some additional details available at https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/you-must-be-logged-in-to-comment/page/11?replies=327#post-852388

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    adrieheks · Member · Apr 12, 2012 at 6:43 am
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    I find it extremely frustrating to log in. Especially if I am already logged in and WordPress informs me that the email address is incorrect.

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    olgadevil · Member · Apr 12, 2012 at 12:00 pm
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    or that the email address i.m using belongs to another subscriber. When i do login, wow, its me, alright. Its really getting my hackles up.

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