There are many regular readers whom I'd venture to speculate agree that the Disqus commenting platform was far superior a user interface experience  than is the relatively clumsy Civil platform. Of course, I do acknowledge what a challenging environment Disqus presented the RG...

As far as general feedback, as an avid consumer of diverse analytical news from outlets local, regional and international, I would advise you, Mr. Molen, to work in the direction of deepening the detail of content as well as diversifying and increasing the scope of coverage, especially in local social and geographic interests. 

Timeliness is also a key factor which the RG should in many instances improve upon, with your important internet audience across Lane County and beyond. A small anecdotal example of this is the non-coverage of the recent passage of a solid new Lane County Emergency Powers ordinance, and then of the Board's declaration of an emergency due to the damage and hazards from the ice storm.