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The results of last week's poll regarding the continuation of comments on AVweb have been tallied. Despite a narrow majority voting to turn off comments, the decision has been made to keep them active. This choice reflects a commitment to maintaining an open dialogue with readers, as well as recognizing the value that reader feedback brings to the publication.
"The irony is not lost on me that by ignoring the majority vote, I’m enabling the kind of discussion that allows at least some semblance of First Amendment basis for this publication’s existence," stated AVweb's editor.
The poll revealed a slim margin of 1.17 percent in favor of discontinuing comments. However, AVweb's editorial stance emphasizes the importance of direct communication with its audience. "Comments are easier," explained the editor. "They are the first thing I check in the morning and it’s almost always how we find out about the errors we make."
