Instructions on How to Post Anonymously

There have been a few people having trouble replying, so I hope these instructions help. For the most part, comments are self-explanatory. Type in your reply, the make sure the button on the bottom right has the correct name you want to use. If it does, just click the button and your comment is posted. If it doesn't, click the "logout" link just above the reply box on the right hand side, change the information to what you want, then post.

Remember: The safest way to keep your identity here separate from your other online identities is to post with a pseudonym.

That should be all you need to know. However, if you're having trouble, read the in depth instructions below and see if your question is answered. If not, email me at gailismissing (at) gmail.com and I will try to help as best I can.


To post anonymously or with a pseudonym:

* Type your reply in the box underneath the post.

* Then click the button in the bottom right corner of the box where it says "Post as..."

     --> If that button does not say "Post as..." but has a name already filled in, you will need to click "logout" which is just above the comment box on the right hand side. When you do this, in a few seconds the page will refresh and the button should now say "Post as..."

* A window pops up that has a list of options on the left hand side. Make sure you choose "Guest," which is the option at the top of the list.

* You have to fill out the Email and Name boxes. You can put in a fake name in the Name box, something like Guest or Anonymous or a pseudonym you have made up. You can use a fake email address in the Email box, but if you want to subscribe to comments and get all replies sent to your email address, you must use a real email address! However, no one besides me can see the email address.


To post with another account:

* Disqus allows you to post with your Disqus, Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter, or OpenID accounts.

* When you want to reply using one of those accounts, type your reply then click the "Post as..." button in the bottom right side of the comment box.

     --> If that button does not say "Post as..." but has a name already filled in, make sure it is the name or account you want to use. For example, if you are already logged in to Facebook, Disqus may detect this and automatically fill in your Facebook name in the button. If that's the account you want to post with, you can continue by commenting and posting.

     -->If that is not the account you want to post with, you will need to click "logout" which is just above the comment box on the right hand side. When you do this, in a few seconds the page will refresh and the button should now say "Post as..."

* Once you clicked the "Post as..." button, a box comes up with the names of various accounts on the left hand side. Choose which account you want to use. (If you don't want to use an account, choose the "Guest" tab.) Disqus will show you a button that asks you to log in. Click it, and it will log you in to the account you chose and post your reply.


Comments cannot be deleted by you once you have posted. Anonymous/Guest posts cannot be edited, but if you have logged in with an identity or an account, you should be able to edit. If you have something you want deleted you can email me to request deletion, but I cannot guarantee I will see your email immediately, it might be hours until I see it.

Comments can be flagged for inappropriate content. There should be a little red flag that appears underneath the comment. Click it and I will be alerted to any problems.