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Moderation Removes Bad Comments. It Doesn't Create Good Ones.
The entire content moderation industry is built on subtraction — detect and delete. But a comment section full of deleted comments isn't a good comment section. It's an empty one.
What If Your Comment Section Had an Editor Instead of a Bouncer?
Content moderation deletes bad comments but teaches nobody anything. What if, instead of a bouncer at the door, your comment section had an editor?
WordPress Comment Moderation: Why Plugins Aren't Enough
Akismet catches spam. Wordfence blocks bots. But neither teaches commenters anything — and that's why your comment section is still a mess. Here's what's missing, and how to fix it.
How to Add AI-Moderated Comments to Your Astro Site
A step-by-step guide to adding a fully moderated comment section to any Astro site using @respectify/astro — one component, no custom backend, comments screened by AI before they appear.
Perspective API Shutdown: The Exact Code Changes You Need
Google's Perspective API is shutting down. Here are the precise before-and-after code changes — in TypeScript, Python, and PHP — to migrate to Respectify's compatible endpoint in under an hour.
How to Migrate from Google Perspective API to Respectify
Google's Perspective API is shutting down. Here's a practical guide to switching to Respectify's compatible endpoints — without rebuilding your moderation stack from scratch.
Why We Built Respectify
David Millington and I built Respectify to make online comments smarter, calmer, and more worth reading.
Welcome to the Respectify Blog
Introducing our blog where we share updates, insights, and tips about building more respectful online conversations.