Discuss Is an Open-Source Self-Hosted Comment System

• A lightweight, fast, and open-source alternative to Disqus.

• Built with Node.js and SQLite for simplicity and ease of hosting.

• Features

  • Threaded replies (up to 4 levels deep)

  • Smart avatars (Gravatars with initials fallback)

  • Adaptive theming with dark mode support

  • Admin dashboard for site and comment moderation

  • Spam prevention (honeypot fields and banned-word list)

  • Notifications via email (SMTP).

• Upcoming features - comment imports/exports, user mentions, webhooks, and enhanced spam protection with potential integration of services like Akismet.

• Designed for accessibility and usability, making it easy for anyone to self-host.

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