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Rodolfo

Rodolfo

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A comment system.

Target release
4.X

References
https://chevereto.com/community/threads/allow-comments-on-photos.8093/
https://chevereto.com/community/threads/integrated-native-comment-system.7323/
https://chevereto.com/community/threads/up-down-vote-comments.7290/
https://chevereto.com/community/threads/embedded-comment-system.7252/
https://chevereto.com/community/threads/import-existing-comments.7173/
https://chevereto.com/community/threads/notify-by-comment.6800/
https://chevereto.com/community/threads/built-in-comment-function.4816/
https://chevereto.com/community/threads/comment-function-and-report-image-button.4472/

First time purposed
May 5, 2014 (link)

Acknowledgements
Thanks to the following users to push the interest for this feature.

@freebits @harry01 @latrox @SMP @caiyiliyl @mahfa @curtsnow
 
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I wanted to briefly add my perspective because the importance of a native commenting system might be getting overlooked. I understand that Rodolfo’s priorities include major developments like the Cloud platform, but this particular feature could meaningfully enhance Chevereto’s position as a community-driven tool.

At its core, community means interaction. The main challenge with third-party commenting systems is not only that they require separate registration, but that they operate entirely outside the Chevereto ecosystem. Comments are not tied to Chevereto profiles, which makes conversations feel detached from the actual users behind the content. This breaks continuity and contradicts the idea of a connected community within the platform.

A native commenting system would resolve that disconnect by allowing users to engage through their existing profiles while keeping the experience unified and authentic. It would also broaden Chevereto’s reach, making it more competitive with platforms where engagement is central, such as Flickr or Instagram.

We have tested several third-party tools, but they never feel integrated. I believe that implementing native comments would not only complete the community experience but also strengthen Chevereto’s identity as a self-contained, interactive platform.
 
user_83d32 said:
I wanted to briefly add my perspective because the importance of a native commenting system might be getting overlooked. I understand that Rodolfo’s priorities include major developments like the Cloud platform, but this particular feature could meaningfully enhance Chevereto’s position as a community-driven tool.

At its core, community means interaction. The main challenge with third-party commenting systems is not only that they require separate registration, but that they operate entirely outside the Chevereto ecosystem. Comments are not tied to Chevereto profiles, which makes conversations feel detached from the actual users behind the content. This breaks continuity and contradicts the idea of a connected community within the platform.

A native commenting system would resolve that disconnect by allowing users to engage through their existing profiles while keeping the experience unified and authentic. It would also broaden Chevereto’s reach, making it more competitive with platforms where engagement is central, such as Flickr or Instagram.

We have tested several third-party tools, but they never feel integrated. I believe that implementing native comments would not only complete the community experience but also strengthen Chevereto’s identity as a self-contained, interactive platform.
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I totally agree with you and confirm that the experience with a third party is totally different!

Native integration would be really beneficial and could also be coupled with current systems, for example including the number of comments in stats (as has been done with tags) and including comments in notifications.
 
mikaa said:
I totally agree with you and confirm that the experience with a third party is totally different!

Native integration would be really beneficial and could also be coupled with current systems, for example including the number of comments in stats (as has been done with tags) and including comments in notifications.
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I completely agree that comment notifications are essential.

Even if we use a third-party comment system now and people go through the extra step of creating another account, it still doesn’t solve the main problem. These systems are not connected to the file or its author, so there’s no way to know when someone leaves a comment. When you have hundreds or even thousands of files, it’s impossible to stay engaged with the audience without proper notifications.

That’s why native integration matters so much. It connects the interaction directly to the content and the people behind it, making the whole experience feel complete and alive. I would be willing to pay separately on a monthly basis for a built-in commenting system, as one of my projects cannot launch without it. And judging by the votes in this thread, I’m definitely not alone.
 
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