Engaging with Content

Participate in discussions, vote on content, and contribute to the community.

Reading Articles

• Browse articles on Speakness.
• Use search to find specific topics, authors, or keywords.
• Filter by category or tag to match your interests.
• Explore trending and popular conversations.

Voting

Express your opinion on content:

• Upvote: Highlight quality reporting or insightful comments.
• Downvote: Flag low-quality or inappropriate contributions.
• Impact: Votes influence visibility and help surface the best discussions.
• Scope: Vote on both articles and comments.

Commenting

Join the conversation:

1. Navigate to an article.
2. Scroll to the Speakness comment section.
3. Craft your comment in the editor.
4. Click Post Comment.

Comment Tips:

• Be respectful and constructive.
• Stay on topic.
• Support claims with credible sources.
• Use formatting (paragraphs, lists) for readability.
• Avoid spam and self-promotion.

Replying to Comments

Reply essentials	Why it matters
Click on any comment to Reply.	Keeps context attached to the original comment.
Threaded responses appear beneath the parent.	Conversations stay organized and easy to follow.
Notifications alert you to responses.	Jump back into discussions without missing updates.

Next Steps

Learn how to follow authors and outlets to stay updated on content you care about.