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One of the biggest flashpoints for controversy in PennLive’s 20-plus-year history hasn‘t been the news. It’s been the comments. Screening them for personal attacks, profanity or off-topic remarks has become an increasing drain on newsroom resources. Despite the invested time, money and effort, it’s also failed to dampen a pervasive tone of incivility and mean-spiritedness.Continue reading “PennLive to end open commenting on website beginning Wednesday”