same, i want my users to be able to remain anonymous, or not, but not have to sign in. why not a simple "name" "email" "website" form at the bottom, that attaches the relevant info to the post? hell, i bet you could even set it up to email that email with any replies, even if they don't actually have an account.

having to do a stupid signup/verification dance when they want to comment is a great way to discourage users. not everybody wants to share all their info and make new accounts for every tiny little webapp.

if they are actually interested in the convo, they can come back to check, or yes, create an account for email notifications.and there are already moderator tools to be able to filter out any dross that non verified user may create.

---also, in creating an account to be able to make this comment, your emails all went into my spam folder, yet another barrier. this is kinda stupid.