Grand Haven Tribune Should Require Real Names in Comments

Ironic that I have the option to be anonymous in the online signature list...

I love this! What a wonder it would be if "real People" participated in actual feedback that was productive, that made a difference, that could actually make a difference in other peoples lives for the positive! Moving forward with growth, prosperity and well-being for all! It can happen when we come out of the closet and participate with meaningful work and contributions!! Lets do this!

I totally agree with this!

Names should be required when offering an opinion.

Wow, thank you. This is waaay overdue.

I really believe the responses to Tribune articles, op-eds and Letter to the Editor will be more civilized and reasonable if we do this.

Civility and transparency please!

use real names please.

People need to be responsible for what they say, not hide behind anonymity!!!

This is long overdue and would be a great improvement in community conversation.

None of these comments should be allowed to be anonymous. It creates to much controversy.

Absolutely! I have thought this for a long time - the comments are often misinformed, angry, and biased. Please, require people to identify themselves - I'm positive the tones in their responses will change when they are held accountable!

anonymity is not comparable with civility

I agree that online comments should match print comments in transparency and real name requirements. The Tribune should not be a forum for anonymous hate.

We need dialogue between real people, not trolls.

My children were painfully subjected to the pain this continues to cause many.

I agree, time to get rid of the anonymous comments.

People need to be willing to stand by what they say. If one cannot, then do not say it.

I agree,stop hiding behind a phony name.

The GH tribune is more like a high school gossip column. When any significant event append there they cover it up instead o reporting it. I like the Muskegon chronicle.