Disqus rules

Can I use Disqus for free?
What is a comment policy?
What does Disqus mean?
Why is Disqus shutting down?
Does Disqus sell data?
Can a comment be copyrighted?
What is a final rule request for comments?
Has Disqus hacked?
Is Disqus a forum?
Has Disqus hacked?
What happens when you delete Disqus?
How do I get rid of Disqus?
What is Disqus shortname Tumblr?
What are the first signs of being hacked?
Can you check if you have been hacked?
Can a hacker retrieve deleted messages?
What does deleted user 0000 mean?
Can moderators see deleted comments?

Can I use Disqus for free?

Disqus is free to use for most sites (personal blogs, non-profits, education). In addition, we offer several paid packages including Plus, Pro, and a Business tier. Visit the Pricing and Plans page for more detailed information.

What is a comment policy?

Your Comment Policy is a place for you to set the tone of your community and lay a foundation for what is acceptable. They also provide a reference for making moderation decisions.

What does Disqus mean?

Disqus is a networked community platform used by hundreds of thousands of sites all over the web. With Disqus, your website gains a feature-rich comment system complete with social network integration, advanced administration and moderation options, and other extensive community functions.

Why is Disqus shutting down?

Due to the high volume and nature of the Terms of Service violations present in the Channels system, we ultimately decided to remove Channels from Disqus entirely. We made this decision with the goal of keeping everyone's best interest in mind.

Does Disqus sell data?

a. We may sell or share your personal data with the parties set out below for the purposes set out in the table in the previous section. Zeta Global. Disqus user data is shared with our affiliated company Zeta Global for marketing purposes, including cross-context behavioral advertising.

Can a comment be copyrighted?

Therefore, it can be ascertained that online comments come within the ambit of literary works and is afforded copyright protection as the same, being regarded the property of the original commenter. The implications of this copyright protection for comments are not so black and white.

What is a final rule request for comments?

A final rule with request for comment is a rule that the FAA issues in final (with an effective date) that invites public comment on the rule. We usually do this when we have not first issued an ANPRM or NPRM, because we have found that doing so would be impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.

Has Disqus hacked?

Disqus, the company which provides a web-based comment plugin for websites and blogs, has admitted that it was breached 5 years ago in July 2012 and hackers stole details of more than 17.5 million users.

Is Disqus a forum?

When you register your website on Disqus, you are creating a forum with a unique shortname. Your shortname is different than your username. Every website using Disqus has a unique forum which is moderated by their respective administrators. A forum consists of the comments and comment threads posted by other users.

Has Disqus hacked?

What happens when you delete Disqus?

When you delete your account, your account will be immediately deactivated and a full deletion will be completed within 30 days. During the 30 day deactivation period, your Disqus account, including comments, will not be publicly accessible. After 30 days, your Disqus data is not recoverable.

How do I get rid of Disqus?

At the Disqus admin > Settings > Advanced page, near the bottom, click the 'Delete site and comments' button. If you own more than one site, make sure you're deleting the appropriate site. Remove the appropriate Disqus widget, plugin, or universal code from your site.

What is Disqus shortname Tumblr?

Written by Disqus. A shortname is the unique identifier assigned to a Disqus site. All the comments posted to a site are referenced with the shortname. The shortname tells Disqus to load only your site's comments, as well as the settings specified in your Disqus admin.

What are the first signs of being hacked?

Some of the warning signs that you've been hacked include:

You receive emails or text messages about login attempts, password resets, or two-factor authentication (2FA) codes that you didn't request. You see logins from devices and locations you don't recognize in your account activity or sign-in logs.

Can you check if you have been hacked?

An essential step in checking if you've been hacked is to check on lists of hacked websites. 'Have I Been Pwned' offers a comprehensive list of all the websites that have ever been breached. There are other sites, such as Self Key, that offer lists of the most recent breaches.

Can a hacker retrieve deleted messages?

The answer is yes—by using special tools, they can find data that hasn't been overwritten yet. However, by using encryption methods, you can ensure your data is kept private, even after deletion.

What does deleted user 0000 mean?

A deleted account usually looks like Deleted User(random number letter combo)#0000(Random discriminator) This can be caused by either a self deletion, where a user went ahead and deleted their account or an account was disabled/deleted due to ToS violation.

Can moderators see deleted comments?

Comments are not anonymized when they are deleted and can still be seen by moderators.