If you haven't visited TalkLeft since Friday morning, there's been a big change. You now have to register with TypeKey to post comments. Here's why and how it works.

TalkLeft owes a huge thanks to Mike Ditto for working all weekend to change our templates and other internal mechanisms to make the switch.

All registrations are subject to my approval. Obviously, I have to be online to get notice of your registration, so don't be upset if it takes a few hours. It helps if you use a name you've used before so I recognize you. This is not a political move, it was caused by someone repeatedly posting obscenities in my name. In other words, commenters who disagree with TalkLeft are welcome to register. Out of 100 registrations, only one, whom I suspect of being an imposter, has been rejected. One other is on hold because I have some doubts.

I apologize for the inconvenience, but I'm not unhappy with the change. Already, the comments are far more civil, although just as contentious. And I'm glad that annoying, annonymous commenters are a thing of the past.