Blog thoughts: Replace comments with link to message boards.
 

Anyone have any experience with doing this?

Essentially, I see some sites that post a blog news article and instead of allowing the surfer to fill in a comment, they put a link to the message board, suggesting you post a comment there.

My instincts tell me that leaving it as comments serves the purpose better.

Thoughts?

yes, put it in both? email them when a reply has been posted

just a thought

something like this: http://simplepressforum.com/
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Well, its good if you are trying to populate a forum. :)

but in terms of making the blog more exciting, leave them there.

just make sure and filter it with anti-spam plugins..

Seems like a good way to populate your forum at the expense of your blog.