...I think it depends, I’ve noticed with CNN, BBC, etc. those that are far left that don’t allow comments, at least on stories that need a comment, have dissenter comments.
There’s certainly certain sites that will be a target.
That makes sense. I have BBC on my news aggregator, but not CNN, MSNBC, and their ilk. That’s probably why I see so few comments ... I don’t frequent the hot joints.