We get a half dozen emails a day asking how someone can gain access to the hallowed halls of Kotaku commenting.

The thing is, getting in isn't the trick, staying in is.

To get commenting access you just need to make a comment that, as I like to put it, "adds to the conversation." In other words, not:

This is not news.
Not News
How is this news.
Why are you writing this, it isn't news.
Que news?

After making your witty or smart comment, leave the username and password blank and click on submit and it will jump you to a tiny registration page where you can create your account.

Once you're done, the comment is shipped off to a real live person who is forced to read each and every one of these posts and decide if you should stay or should go.

If you get in you just need to remain a thoughtful and interesting poster. As soon as you dip into tool territory, I or Ash will make sure to boot you from our enclave and the whole thing starts over. Brian Crecente

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