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I really like how Lifehacker.com (and Gawker.com) implements their comment system.

I believe, but am not certain, they use Movable Type as the platform for their blog.

What I like about their comment system is that it's a simple open text field and once you click "Share" it then asks you to register.

Question: Anyone know how to accomplish this same functionality with either Wordpress or Movable Type?

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That sounds awful. Does it really let people spend five minutes composing a comment before it reveals that they have to hand over their email address? –  Quentin Apr 7 '10 at 14:34
It's not that bad, it simply just asks for your email address and that's it. It's a better UI experience. –  NickT Apr 7 '10 at 14:54
I'm with David. So far, every time I've encountered a site that pretends I can comment and then demands more info when I try to submit the comment, I've closed the page and not come back. What exactly is better about having to submit two forms to post a comment instead of one? If you require the email, get it up front. –  Hugh Brackett Apr 7 '10 at 15:15
The Wordpress almost accomplishes this with the Prologue. It's close, but not exactly what's described above. –  NickT Apr 7 '10 at 15:28

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The Gawker blogging network (of which lifehacker and gizmodo are part) use their own custom blogging platform (Pingdom blog post at beginning of last year)

If you want users to register before they leave comments, go to Admin > Options > General and check "users must register to leave comments" (or at least I think that's the right path, I'm doing it from memory)

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