Facebook Connect now available on Disqus

We began our Facebook Connect integration with our announcement last week. Tonight, all websites using Disqus now have the option to enable Facebook Connect.

If you’ve already added your Facebook API Key to Disqus, note that you will also need to add your Facebook Secret Key as well to complete the integration. You can do this on the Admin/Settings page.

Bug Report: You may receive an error in Safari when commenting with Facebook Connect. We’ve identified a bug with the handling of third party cookies on Facebook Connect & Disqus.

The workaround is to go to Safari’s Preferences and change Accept Cookies to “Always.”

Daniel on December 23rd 2008 in disqus

  • Is this not available to sites using the generic code method of integration? My sites show only a "Please login to comment" bar, which clicks through to the Disqus.com login panel.
  • Facebook User
    Testing... It works!
  • Facebook User
    What about the option of posting the comments I make here, and the article back to Facebook?
  • posting here as well as the forum because it's not clear which place is more appropriate

    I've been disappointed by the random and incomplete response from Disqus on a few key FB Connect issues

    1) Will FB connect work with Disqus if you've set your blog to only allow comments from Registered or Email Verified users?

    2) Does Disqus integrate comments posted under a Disqus login and FB Connect login if they are from the same person? We have hundreds of commenters and THOUSANDS of comments people have invested in. I'd like to offer the FB connect convenience, but not at the cost of splitting our users' comments and identity.

    3) do you have PLANS to offer these capabilities?

    Both of these questions have been asked repeatedly on this thread at Disqus, and they have noticeably not been answered clearly.

    I think Disqus is underestimating the risk blog owners are taking by deploying these new services and not offering clear, transparent answers to essential questions makes me question the commitment of the team to offering a stable, long term community solution. I don't have time to just install the app and see what works, but that's what I'm left with.

    Even getting questions answered here is pretty random. There's this forum which offers NO SEARCH and there are comments on the blog posts announcing the new feature. A blog post is not the best way to communicate product features and installation guidelines, and a searchless forum is useless for those of us who don't have time to randomly scroll back in time, hoping someone has asked our question.

    So, could someone from disqus please answer the three questions I've asked but also consider a better structure for communicating features, instructions and FAQs around your product.

    I feel like you've been around long enough to have solved this, and the chaos involved in answering basic questions makes me nervous continuing with your product.

    thanks, and all the best
  • So, did you get a reply to the above. I have the same questions.
  • Facebook updated their page settings and here are instructions to update it.

    Follow these directions: http://wiki.disqus.net/SitePlugins#FacebookConnect
    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
    http://twitter.com/giannii
  • Posting with my Facebook account!
  • Is this not available to sites using the generic code method of integration? My sites show only a "Please login to comment" bar, which clicks through to the Disqus.com login panel.
  • Posting with my Facebook account!
  • Looks like it's because you've chosen to only allowed registered (Disqus) commenters to post. We should have more granular control to allow FB within these confines as well.
  • Looks great, thanks for getting this. I've been dubious of the whole Facebook Connect thing but then found myself using it over at Lifehacker even though I had a comment account already going there.

    I guess there's no way of linking up the Disqus profiles we have with the new Facebook ones--we'll be showing up differently, right?
  • Testing... It works!
  • Is this not available to sites using the generic code method of integration? My sites show only a "Please login to comment" bar, which clicks through to the Disqus.com login panel.
  • Looks like it's because you've chosen to only allowed registered (Disqus) commenters to post. We should have more granular control to allow FB within these confines as well.
  • do I have to logout to login with facebook? also there is no option on my blog at http://simonstudiotheatre.blogspot.com/

    is there another blogger issue with disqus related to facebook connect?
  • When is this coming to those of us who only allow registered users to comment?
  • Posting with my Facebook account!
  • when I went to techcrunch it posted to my facebook feed. so something is working... but obviously Michael's application has somethings going that mine doesn't. I get the feeling that setting this up is going to be as hard as disqus was to begin with. {sigh}... and it has been so worth it so far... setting up disqus on blogger was a nightmare. setting up a facebook "application" just for one's own blog is going to be just as hard
  • hilowhi
    <img>test</img>
  • I seem to have created multiple facebook applications out of frustration.... might that be the problem?
  • so how long before we can combine our disqus and facebook acocunts so that whether i comment in facebook or disqus all comments show under one profile?

    What would be nicer is the ability to have both on one profile, but privacy options as to who can see which stream.
  • I notice you have in this thread comments under both your Disqus profile and your Facebook account. You've even added Facebook as a link in your Disqus profile. But when you comment under the Facebook account, it doesn't link up to the Disqus profile. Anyway to get these to link up?
  • Posting with Facebook!
  • I've added it to my blog, and the first comment, having selected to comment by FC went well. But now I'm logged in, I'm getting the below pop up when I try and comment again. Any idea why? Wants me to enter a name....screenshot below

    http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg131/garyde...
  • Wow sO slick. Great job guys. Too bad the connect popup is like 20px too tall. Creates a small scrollbar. That must drive you guys nuts! The [f] in the corner of the thumbnail is a nice touch!
  • Very cool. A couple of issues/questions though:

    1. Commenting with my facebook account doesn't add the comments to my disqus account. I have added my facebook account to my disqus profile so I would think it would be possible to link the two together.

    2. Will you be posting items to my users' facebook news feeds to tell their friends that they commented on my blog? This would be killer.
  • This is great! I'm sure my users will enjoy this!
  • Yes to both questions. We wanted to get the bare minimum out first and work on improving it.
  • Thanks, this is really cool
  • Posting with Facebook!
  • I've added it to my blog, and the first comment, having selected to comment by FC went well. But now I'm logged in, I'm getting the below pop up when I try and comment again. Any idea why? Wants me to enter a name....screenshot below

    http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg131/garyde...
  • I'm getting the same thing as well. Had to log out and log in again.
  • Yep. Me too. and my photo isn't showing up in the widget on the sidebar.

    And I have to log in with each new comment.

    Also, is there a way to integrate your old Disqus comments with the new Facebook Connect system?

    And ... :) don't you love roll-out
  • Let me clarify... on my blog I have to log out and then log back in to add another comment. It just gave me the same error here. I use firefox on a mac machine. I checked my cookies and it says to keep them until they expire.
  • Dude, I really need to learn to get all my thoughts out at once. The error message says that http://disqus.com is asking for "Please enter a name to comment" even though I am logged in under facebook.

    It does this every time I try to leave a second comment after logging in to Facebook. Another way to say it is... I have had to login to facebook connect three times to leave these three messages.
  • That's exactly what I'm getting buddy. I'm sure it'll get fixed soon, but it's a little frustrating for now!
  • Well, it's good to know I am not alone. Merry Christmas!
  • granin
    Me too, let me know when you find a solution.
  • Happening to me too. Very very obnoxious.
  • Has there been any solution to this?
  • Not yet but be assured we are working on one.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
  • Wow sO slick. Great job guys. Too bad the connect popup is like 20px too tall. Creates a small scrollbar. That must drive you guys nuts! The [f] in the corner of the thumbnail is a nice touch!
  • Very cool. A couple of issues/questions though:

    1. Commenting with my facebook account doesn't add the comments to my disqus account. I have added my facebook account to my disqus profile so I would think it would be possible to link the two together.

    2. Will you be posting items to my users' facebook news feeds to tell their friends that they commented on my blog? This would be killer.
  • Yes to both questions. We wanted to get the bare minimum out first and work on improving it.
  • This is great! I'm sure my users will enjoy this!
  • Thanks, this is really cool
  • WOO HOO! this ROCKS!!! I think many more people will be commenting on my blog now!
  • Thanks, this is really cool
  • WOO HOO! this ROCKS!!! I think many more people will be commenting on my blog now!
  • I have integrated Disqus comments with Facebook Connect on my blog but I am getting an Invalid Argument message when I attempt to login. Also can't login here to post comment from my Facebook account at the moment either!
  • WOO HOO! this ROCKS!!! I think many more people will be commenting on my blog now!
  • I have integrated Disqus comments with Facebook Connect on my blog but I am getting an Invalid Argument message when I attempt to login. Also can't login here to post comment from my Facebook account at the moment either!
  • I'm also getting that message.

    What URL is it taking you to?
  • Invalid Argument
    The Facebook Connect cross-domain receiver URL (http://disqus.com/facebook-connect/xd_receiver....) must have the application's callback url (http://www.disqus.com) as a prefix. You can configure the callback url in the application's settings.
  • awesome guys, keep up the good job. I`m recommending disqus to a lot of friends and planning to use it in a few "non-blogs" projects i run.
  • On Facebook it says I should not share my secret key with anyone. So why are you guys asking for it?
  • awesome guys, keep up the good job. I`m recommending disqus to a lot of friends and planning to use it in a few "non-blogs" projects i run.
  • On Facebook it says I should not share my secret key with anyone. So why are you guys asking for it?
  • Andrew B.
    The Facebook Connect team is hoping to eventually provide a more user-friendly solution for services like Disqus. Since the Secret Key is specific to each application you make on Facebook, sharing it with us is completely safe.
  • I'm getting the same thing as well. Had to log out and log in again.
  • When clicking to use fb connect, a popup appears (that should be a "give permission to this site" window) but goes to this URL

    http://www.vegpage.com/?session={"session_key":...

    My site is vegpage.com, but it's trying to run the code from my site. Should I change my callback URL to discus?
  • I'm also getting that message.

    What URL is it taking you to?
  • Problem solved. Those of you using Joomla, pay attention. Change your callback URL (in facebook) to http://disqus.com/facebook-connect/xd_receiver.htm
  • When trying to comment on my website using Facebook connect I'm receiving the error page

    ---------------------
    That wasn't supposed to happen.

    It's not your fault. We're on the case.

    * Return home
    * Track your comments
    * Our fault? Tell us

    ------------

    Any suggestion?
  • FrancoFolini
    Problem fixed!
    The problem origin was a "space" at the begin of the Facebook "secret".
    Note for DisqUs: you should trim the leading spaces on those input fields.
  • When clicking to use fb connect, a popup appears (that should be a "give permission to this site" window) but goes to this URL

    http://www.vegpage.com/?session={"session_key":...

    My site is vegpage.com, but it's trying to run the code from my site. Should I change my callback URL to discus?
  • Problem solved. Those of you using Joomla, pay attention. Change your callback URL (in facebook) to http://disqus.com/facebook-connect/xd_receiver.htm
  • Yep. Me too. and my photo isn't showing up in the widget on the sidebar.

    And I have to log in with each new comment.

    Also, is there a way to integrate your old Disqus comments with the new Facebook Connect system?

    And ... :) don't you love roll-out
  • Seems to be working but I don't see my comments on my wall in facebook.
  • When trying to comment on my website using Facebook connect I'm receiving the error page

    ---------------------
    That wasn't supposed to happen.

    It's not your fault. We're on the case.

    * Return home
    * Track your comments
    * Our fault? Tell us

    ------------

    Any suggestion?
  • Franco-Folini
    Problem fixed!
    The problem origin was a "space" at the begin of the Facebook "secret".
    Note for DisqUs: you should trim the leading spaces on those input fields.
  • Let me clarify... on my blog I have to log out and then log back in to add another comment. It just gave me the same error here. I use firefox on a mac machine. I checked my cookies and it says to keep them until they expire.
  • Dude, I really need to learn to get all my thoughts out at once. The error message says that http://disqus.com is asking for "Please enter a name to comment" even though I am logged in under facebook.

    It does this every time I try to leave a second comment after logging in to Facebook. Another way to say it is... I have had to login to facebook connect three times to leave these three messages.
  • ...and now the comment counts aren't showing up on the main index page. I am thinking I might need to turn off Facebook connect until it gets some of the bugs worked out.
  • Will you guys be building this out so that when people post a comment on our blog it will show up in their activity feed (like the techcrunch & others integration)?

    Thanks for continuing to make Disqus better and better!
  • OhGizmo here. I thought I'd done the integration properly, but when I clik on "Connect with Facebook", I get the following message:
    "Invalid Argument

    The Facebook Connect cross-domain receiver URL (http://disqus.com/facebook-connect/xd_receiver....) must have the application's callback url (http://www.disqus.com) as a prefix. You can configure the callback url in the application's settings."

    Thing is, I did that... Any ideas what could have gone wrong here?

    Thanks,
  • Seems to be working but I don't see my comments on my wall in facebook.
  • Do you mean on your feed? You'd have to set up a feed thingee on facebook first, and I believe disqus is working on integrating that part next. I <3 disqus, why isn't anyone else doing this?
  • Make sure the callback URL is http://disqus.com for the time being.
  • Yup, absolutely. Expect much more after the holidays.
  • removed the www, and it works. thanks
  • willconley777
    Whoa, what's my deal. I have a whole new bug to report. Have you guys tried logging out of Facebook before choosing Facebook Connect in this very comment section? Try logging out of Facebook and then refresh this page. Select Facebook Connect. What happens? When I do it, as soon as I hit the "Connect with Facebook" button, my whole browser window starts shrinking down to nothing, from right to left. I have never seen that before. Ever. Ever ever. Anyone else getting this? Crazy!
  • ...and now the comment counts aren't showing up on the main index page. I am thinking I might need to turn off Facebook connect until it gets some of the bugs worked out.
  • They are back.
  • Will you guys be building this out so that when people post a comment on our blog it will show up in their activity feed (like the techcrunch & others integration)?

    Thanks for continuing to make Disqus better and better!
  • Yup, absolutely. Expect much more after the holidays.
  • David Ponce
    OhGizmo here. I thought I'd done the integration properly, but when I clik on "Connect with Facebook", I get the following message:
    "Invalid Argument

    The Facebook Connect cross-domain receiver URL (http://disqus.com/facebook-connect/xd_receiver....) must have the application's callback url (http://www.disqus.com) as a prefix. You can configure the callback url in the application's settings."

    Thing is, I did that... Any ideas what could have gone wrong here?

    Thanks,
  • Make sure the callback URL is http://disqus.com for the time being.
  • David Ponce
    removed the www, and it works. thanks
  • That's exactly what I'm getting buddy. I'm sure it'll get fixed soon, but it's a little frustrating for now!
  • Whoa, what's my deal. I have a whole new bug to report. Have you guys tried logging out of Facebook before choosing Facebook Connect in this very comment section? Try logging out of Facebook and then refresh this page. Select Facebook Connect. What happens? When I do it, as soon as I hit the "Connect with Facebook" button, my whole browser window starts shrinking down to nothing, from right to left. I have never seen that before. Ever. Ever ever. Anyone else getting this? Crazy!
  • uh.....that sounds like a browser/computer issue, I'm afraid. Have you tried this in a different browser? Chrome, safari, firefox, IE, opera?
  • Indeed you are correct, sir. I tried it on other Facebook Connect-enable sites, including TechCrunch, and I saw that none of the hundreds of commenters was complaining about the same thing. So: It's a personal issue! I now simply log in to Facebook before logging in to any FB Connect site. In case my problem helps anyone to diagnose their own problems: I am using Firefox with a number of addons (All-in-One Sidebar, TabMix Plus, a dozen or so others...) on a Dell Inspiron 6000. Don't feel like sorting it out, myself. All in all, great feature, Disqus!
  • That actually happened to me too. In Firefox.
  • Do you mean on your feed? You'd have to set up a feed thingee on facebook first, and I believe disqus is working on integrating that part next. I <3 disqus, why isn't anyone else doing this?
  • uh.....that sounds like a browser/computer issue, I'm afraid. Have you tried this in a different browser? Chrome, safari, firefox, IE, opera?
  • FB connect is working beautifully!
  • willconley777
    Indeed you are correct, sir. I tried it on other Facebook Connect-enable sites, including TechCrunch, and I saw that none of the hundreds of commenters was complaining about the same thing. So: It's a personal issue! I now simply log in to Facebook before logging in to any FB Connect site. In case my problem helps anyone to diagnose their own problems: I am using Firefox with a number of addons (All-in-One Sidebar, TabMix Plus, a dozen or so others...) on a Dell Inspiron 6000. Don't feel like sorting it out, myself. All in all, great feature, Disqus!
  • how do comments get posted back on people facebook walls? eg 'jeff had posted on dave's blog' or similar. plus i occationally get an error asking me to enter a name, even though im signed in...
  • We'll add the news feed functionality to our integration soon.

    Regarding the error, we're looking into that. Sorry for the issues.
  • FB connect is working beautifully!
  • how do comments get posted back on people facebook walls? eg 'jeff had posted on dave's blog' or similar. plus i occationally get an error asking me to enter a name, even though im signed in...
  • We'll add the news feed functionality to our integration soon.

    Regarding the error, we're looking into that. Sorry for the issues.
  • Andrew B.
    Not with this initial release, but we'd like to support that soon.
  • Andrew B.
    The Facebook Connect team is hoping to eventually provide a more user-friendly solution for services like Disqus. Since the Secret Key is specific to each application you make on Facebook, sharing it with us is completely safe.
  • Andrew B.
    Not with this initial release, but we'd like to support that soon.
  • Andrew B.
    The Facebook Connect team is hoping to eventually provide a more user-friendly solution for services like Disqus. Since the Secret Key is specific to each application you make on Facebook, sharing it with us is completely safe.
  • That actually happened to me too. In Firefox.
  • super cool... nice job guys :)
  • super cool... nice job guys :)
  • super cool... nice job guys :)
  • Well, it's good to know I am not alone. Merry Christmas!
  • They are back.
  • RJBailey2008
    Would like to try it, but I get an "Internal Server Error" message box when I try to access the admin page. Using Firefox 3.0.5
  • RJBailey2008
    I hate to say this, but between this and my problems trying to change my other settings, I am not filled with much confidence. But I will stick it out in the hopes that you'll get at least the majority of bugs out.
  • Would like to try it, but I get an "Internal Server Error" message box when I try to access the admin page. Using Firefox 3.0.5
  • I hate to say this, but between this and my problems trying to change my other settings, I am not filled with much confidence. But I will stick it out in the hopes that you'll get at least the majority of bugs out.
  • Posting to Disqus using FB profile.
  • Posting to Disqus using FB profile.
  • Posting to Disqus using FB profile.
  • hilowhi
    Hellotestz
  • hilowhi
    ohyi
  • hilowhi
    Hellotestz
  • hilowhi
    ohyi
  • hilowhi
    OK HI.
  • hilowhi
    ohyi
  • hilowhi
    OK HI.
  • getting an 'internal server error' yay.
  • getting an 'internal server error' yay.
  • anyone know what a "callback url" is?
  • anyone know what a "callback url" is?
  • When I click on the profile name the Facebook link opens within the iFrame. Anyone else have this issue? I don't see it happening on this post. Strange.
  • Invalid Argument
    The Facebook Connect cross-domain receiver URL (http://disqus.com/facebook-connect/xd_receiver....) must have the application's callback url (http://www.disqus.com) as a prefix. You can configure the callback url in the application's settings.
  • When I click on the profile name the Facebook link opens within the iFrame. Anyone else have this issue? I don't see it happening on this post. Strange.
  • Facebook User
    I get the same thing when I try to comment - the 'Connect with Facebook' window opens in an iFrame that is too small for the window
  • I mentioned this ... I noticed it only does it in FireFox ... in Safari it is perfect. It must be a CSS issue I suppose.
  • Congrats guys, Facebook Connect is a great feature to have as part of Disqus.
  • Congrats guys, Facebook Connect is a great feature to have as part of Disqus.
  • I get the same thing when I try to comment - the 'Connect with Facebook' window opens in an iFrame that is too small for the window
  • I get the same thing when I try to comment - the 'Connect with Facebook' window opens in an iFrame that is too small for the window
  • I look forward in trying this out. I'm sure active FB users will like this. Great work guys!
  • do I have to logout to login with facebook? also there is no option on my blog at http://simonstudiotheatre.blogspot.com/

    is there another blogger issue with disqus related to facebook connect?
  • do I have to logout to login with facebook? also there is no option on my blog at http://simonstudiotheatre.blogspot.com/

    is there another blogger issue with disqus related to facebook connect?
  • when I went to techcrunch it posted to my facebook feed. so something is working... but obviously Michael's application has somethings going that mine doesn't. I get the feeling that setting this up is going to be as hard as disqus was to begin with. {sigh}... and it has been so worth it so far... setting up disqus on blogger was a nightmare. setting up a facebook "application" just for one's own blog is going to be just as hard
  • I seem to have created multiple facebook applications out of frustration.... might that be the problem?
  • maviii
  • maviii
  • maviii
    Congrats guys, Facebook Connect is a great feature to have as part of Disqus
    http://www.standartkalite.com
  • maviii
  • maviii
  • maviii
    Congrats guys, Facebook Connect is a great feature to have as part of Disqus
    http://www.standartkalite.com
  • maviii
  • maviii
    Congrats guys, Facebook Connect is a great feature to have as part of Disqus
    http://www.standartkalite.com
  • Sorry, Didn't mean to reply here.
  • This is a step in the right direction, but how can we link our Facebook Connect comments to our Disqus accounts? For example, I posted a test comment on my own blog using Facebook Connect, now I have two separate identities on Disqus.
  • Sorry, Didn't mean to reply here.
  • This is a step in the right direction, but how can we link our Facebook Connect comments to our Disqus accounts? For example, I posted a test comment on my own blog using Facebook Connect, now I have two separate identities on Disqus.
  • This is a step in the right direction, but how can we link our Facebook Connect comments to our Disqus accounts? For example, I posted a test comment on my own blog using Facebook Connect, now I have two separate identities on Disqus.
  • so how long before we can combine our disqus and facebook acocunts so that whether i comment in facebook or disqus all comments show under one profile?

    What would be nicer is the ability to have both on one profile, but privacy options as to who can see which stream.
  • I notice you have in this thread comments under both your Disqus profile and your Facebook account. You've even added Facebook as a link in your Disqus profile. But when you comment under the Facebook account, it doesn't link up to the Disqus profile. Anyway to get these to link up?
  • I notice you have in this thread comments under both your Disqus profile and your Facebook account. You've even added Facebook as a link in your Disqus profile. But when you comment under the Facebook account, it doesn't link up to the Disqus profile. Anyway to get these to link up?
  • hilowhi
    <img>test</img>
  • hilowhi
    <img>test</img>
  • Happy New Year 2009!

    Posting via Facebook ^_^
  • iso
    happy new yeat too
  • Happy New Year 2009!

    Posting via Facebook ^_^
  • Happy New Year 2009!

    Posting via Facebook ^_^
  • nhonie
    i want to see all the videos here
  • nhonie
    i want to see all the videos here
  • nhonie
    i want to see all the videos here
  • dotcomUNDERGROUND
    Does this plugin publish feed stories over facebook?
  • dotcomUNDERGROUND
    Does this plugin publish feed stories over facebook?
  • Thats Cool!
  • iso
    disqus is very good blog
  • Thats Cool!
  • Thats Cool!
  • When is this coming to those of us who only allow registered users to comment?
  • When is this coming to those of us who only allow registered users to comment?
  • So when do we get to use OpenID to comment via Disqus?
  • So when do we get to use OpenID to comment via Disqus?
  • ngocnd
    Test..
  • ngocnd
    Test..
  • ngocnd
    Test..
  • What about OpenID ?
  • What about OpenID ?
  • What about OpenID ?
  • Would that cause a user's multiple accounts to be merged, or could they still use either?
  • What about the option of posting the comments I make here, and the article back to Facebook?
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  • renanorola
    I try it is works.. thanks..
  • renanorola
    I try it is works.. thanks..
  • renanorola
    I try it is works.. thanks..
  • Is there a way to link your Disqus and Facebook together for sharing purposes?
  • Is there a way to link your Disqus and Facebook together for sharing purposes?
  • Is there a way to link your Disqus and Facebook together for sharing purposes?
  • Testing. Very promising technology!
  • Testing. Very promising technology!
  • It works!!! But the pop up window in FireFox (OS X Leopard) shows up with a scroll bar. In Safari it looks like a separate window. Not sure if anyone else has noticed? Nonetheless ... THANK YOU!!!
  • I mentioned this ... I noticed it only does it in FireFox ... in Safari it is perfect. It must be a CSS issue I suppose.
  • Andrew B.
    We're still figuring out the best way to do it. What would you like to see?
  • It works!!! But the pop up window in FireFox (OS X Leopard) shows up with a scroll bar. In Safari it looks like a separate window. Not sure if anyone else has noticed? Nonetheless ... THANK YOU!!!
  • Andrew B.
    We're still figuring out the best way to do it. What would you like to see?
  • andrewtj
    I'd like to retain the ability to login with either FB (or OpenID one day?) or disqus credentials to the one disqus account.
  • I just installed Intense Debate on all my blogs. Grrr.. This Facebook Connect integration is making me reconsider Disqus. I'm still concerned about whether Disqus will survive the Automattic/ID merger as an effective plugin in WordPress blogs.
  • I just installed Intense Debate on all my blogs. Grrr.. This Facebook Connect integration is making me reconsider Disqus. I'm still concerned about whether Disqus will survive the Automattic/ID merger as an effective plugin in WordPress blogs.
  • Wil_Cleland
    Does anyone know how well it works with Drupal? Sounds like a great option all the way around.
  • Wil_Cleland
    Does anyone know how well it works with Drupal? Sounds like a great option all the way around.
  • Wil_Cleland
    Does anyone know how well it works with Drupal? Sounds like a great option all the way around.
  • Noah David Simon
    it works for me now. you have to log out of your old disqus account
  • Noah David Simon
    it works for me now. you have to log out of your old disqus account
  • it works for me now. you have to log out of your old disqus account
  • This is very, Very, VERY good news. Thank you, Disqus, for seeing the light and jumping at the chance to rope in 120+ million users, not only for yourselves, but for every site that empowers it's comments with Disqus.

    Great work!
  • This is very, Very, VERY good news. Thank you, Disqus, for seeing the light and jumping at the chance to rope in 120+ million users, not only for yourselves, but for every site that empowers it's comments with Disqus.

    Great work!
  • This is very, Very, VERY good news. Thank you, Disqus, for seeing the light and jumping at the chance to rope in 120+ million users, not only for yourselves, but for every site that empowers it's comments with Disqus.

    Great work!
  • That is kind of cool. I just started using Facebook a little more actively. Going to have to give Disqus connect for Facebook a try.
  • That is kind of cool. I just started using Facebook a little more actively. Going to have to give Disqus connect for Facebook a try.
  • That is kind of cool. I just started using Facebook a little more actively. Going to have to give Disqus connect for Facebook a try.
  • marcstyles
    leavng a comment while logged in with facebook gives an error everytime i hit submit comment
  • marcstyles
    leavng a comment while logged in with facebook gives an error everytime i hit submit comment
  • leavng a comment while logged in with facebook gives an error everytime i hit submit comment
  • jt
    Will Safari bug that occurs when commenting with FB Connect be fixed anytime soon, or is this out of Disqus' hands?
  • jt
    Will Safari bug that occurs when commenting with FB Connect be fixed anytime soon, or is this out of Disqus' hands?
  • We are close to having this issue resolve. Thanks for being so patient.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • jt
    Will Safari bug that occurs when commenting with FB Connect be fixed anytime soon, or is this out of Disqus' hands?
  • We are close to having this issue resolve. Thanks for being so patient.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
  • Any closer to this?
  • Andrej
    Testing.... is this creating a feed on FB?
  • Andrej
    Testing.... is this creating a feed on FB?
  • ????
  • kovcic
    2nd comment, first didn't go through (?)
  • kovcic
    Testing.... is this creating a feed on FB?
  • ????
  • Is there any movement on fixing this plugin so I don't have to logout and log back in for every new facebook connect comment?

    synch comments with Facebook feed?

    Have the facebook and Disqus profiles combine or synch?

    Fix the safari problem?
  • Is there any movement on fixing this plugin so I don't have to logout and log back in for every new facebook connect comment?

    synch comments with Facebook feed?

    Have the facebook and Disqus profiles combine or synch?

    Fix the safari problem?
  • Is there any movement on fixing this plugin so I don't have to logout and log back in for every new facebook connect comment?

    synch comments with Facebook feed?

    Have the facebook and Disqus profiles combine or synch?

    Fix the safari problem?
  • granin
    Me too, let me know when you find a solution.
  • eternity002
    When I try to eommnt using fbconnect, I get-
    That wasn't supposed to happen.
    It's not your fault. We're on the case.
    Return home
    Track your comments
    Our fault? Tell us

    I have checked the FB keys and there's no accidental spaces anywhere....what should I do?
  • There is currently a bug with Safari which requires you to change your Safari preferences for "Accept Cookies" to "Always".
  • I dont see my comemnt which I post using fbconnect even though it does not show any error.
    Btw the 'wasn't supposed to happen' problem is gone, thx!
  • Ok so I see it here but on my blog I dont!
    And I keep seeing the 'enter a valid name' bug again and again.
  • eternity002
    When I try to eommnt using fbconnect, I get-
    That wasn't supposed to happen.
    It's not your fault. We're on the case.
    Return home
    Track your comments
    Our fault? Tell us

    I have checked the FB keys and there's no accidental spaces anywhere....what should I do?
  • There is currently a bug with Safari which requires you to change your Safari preferences for "Accept Cookies" to "Always".
  • I dont see my comemnt which I post using fbconnect even though it does not show any error.
    Btw the 'wasn't supposed to happen' problem is gone, thx!
  • Ok so I see it here but on my blog I dont!
    And I keep seeing the 'enter a valid name' bug again and again.
  • Same here.. I have this problem when I try to reply on my site. I have to logout, and reply then login. If I try to reply when I was already logged in, it gives me this error. Just like now, when I try to reply to you.
  • sonnymotives
    Facebook integration is great. I wonder if you guys have a plan to integrate Twitter, like:
    - Tweetbacks http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/01/09/twee...
    - Twittar http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/01/08/twit...

    Thanks.
  • sonnymotives
    Facebook integration is great. I wonder if you guys have a plan to integrate Twitter, like:
    - Tweetbacks http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/01/09/twee...
    - Twittar http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/01/08/twit...

    Thanks.
  • Facebook integration is great. I wonder if you guys have a plan to integrate Twitter, like:
    - Tweetbacks http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/01/09/twee...
    - Twittar http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/01/08/twit...

    Thanks.
  • Happening to me too. Very very obnoxious.
  • Happening to me too. Very very obnoxious.
  • So the facebook connect option is only about letting users log in with facebook credentials to post on a blog that uses disqus?
  • Ok, I see. Is there any way to connect facebook accounts with existing disqus accounts?
  • So the facebook connect option is only about letting users log in with facebook credentials to post on a blog that uses disqus?
  • Ok, I see. Is there any way to connect facebook accounts with existing disqus accounts?
  • I'm so lost.
  • I'm so lost.
  • What can I do for you? Are you trying to comment or setup your blog to
    use FBconnect?

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
  • Im still getting errors while posting with Facebook Connect!
  • Im still getting errors while posting with Facebook Connect!
  • Could you email me the errors you are receiving?

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
  • Hey guys:

    I've now switched two of my three blogs to Disqus primarily because of its integration with Facebook Connect.

    FYI ... I wrote a step-by-step guide why and how to integrate Facebook Connect with Disqus:

    http://www.daleisphere.com/why-and-how-to-integ...

    I hope you find it useful.

    ...Dale
  • Hey guys:

    I've now switched two of my three blogs to Disqus primarily because of its integration with Facebook Connect.

    FYI ... I wrote a step-by-step guide why and how to integrate Facebook Connect with Disqus:

    http://www.daleisphere.com/why-and-how-to-integ...

    I hope you find it useful.

    ...Dale
  • Hey guys:

    I've now switched two of my three blogs to Disqus primarily because of its integration with Facebook Connect.

    FYI ... I wrote a step-by-step guide why and how to integrate Facebook Connect with Disqus:

    http://www.daleisphere.com/why-and-how-to-integ...

    I hope you find it useful.

    ...Dale
  • Thanks Dale,

    You have some great points there and I will include them in our new
    wiki that is coming soon.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
  • Thanks Giannii

    Turns out I'm having a problem and so is another user 'baratunde aka Jack turner'. We discuss it in the comments in that thread. Specifically, the comments that we are posting using Facebook Connect are not yet showing up in our feeds/walls in Facebook. Does it take some time for Facebook to update all their servers to make this work? Otherwise things seem to be running fine so far.

    ...Dale
  • Currently, the functionality for comments to post to your newsfeed is
    disabled. We are waiting on a few items from Facebook and it will be
    good to go.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
  • Thanks for that update. I updated my post to indicate that.

    Since yesterday I've identified two other problems which I outline in sections 5.2 and 5.3 of my post. The first is a "That Wasn't Supposed To Happen" error when trying to post with FBC on three different browsers (picture included in the post). Another problem is that Disqus is sometimes, but not always, not remembring a FBC commenter from one comment to the next, forcing the commenter to re-permission for each comment even if a comment is left on the same blog within seconds of a previous FBC comment.

    ...Dale
  • Same here, with IE, with different computers, different people.
  • posting here as well as the forum because it's not clear which place is more appropriate

    I've been disappointed by the random and incomplete response from Disqus on a few key FB Connect issues

    1) Will FB connect work with Disqus if you've set your blog to only allow comments from Registered or Email Verified users?

    2) Does Disqus integrate comments posted under a Disqus login and FB Connect login if they are from the same person? We have hundreds of commenters and THOUSANDS of comments people have invested in. I'd like to offer the FB connect convenience, but not at the cost of splitting our users' comments and identity.

    3) do you have PLANS to offer these capabilities?

    Both of these questions have been asked repeatedly on this thread at Disqus, and they have noticeably not been answered clearly.

    I think Disqus is underestimating the risk blog owners are taking by deploying these new services and not offering clear, transparent answers to essential questions makes me question the commitment of the team to offering a stable, long term community solution. I don't have time to just install the app and see what works, but that's what I'm left with.

    Even getting questions answered here is pretty random. There's this forum which offers NO SEARCH and there are comments on the blog posts announcing the new feature. A blog post is not the best way to communicate product features and installation guidelines, and a searchless forum is useless for those of us who don't have time to randomly scroll back in time, hoping someone has asked our question.

    So, could someone from disqus please answer the three questions I've asked but also consider a better structure for communicating features, instructions and FAQs around your product.

    I feel like you've been around long enough to have solved this, and the chaos involved in answering basic questions makes me nervous continuing with your product.

    thanks, and all the best
  • What can I do for you? Are you trying to comment or setup your blog to
    use FBconnect?

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • Could you email me the errors you are receiving?

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • Thanks Dale,

    You have some great points there and I will include them in our new
    wiki that is coming soon.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • Thanks Giannii

    Turns out I'm having a problem and so is another user Jack. We discuss it in the comments in that thread. Specifically, the comments that we are posting using Facebook Connect are not yet showing up in our feeds/walls in Facebook. Does it take some time for Facebook to update all their servers to make this work. Otherwise things seem to be running fine so far.

    ...Dale
  • Currently, the functionality for comments to post to your newsfeed is
    disabled. We are waiting on a few items from Facebook and it will be
    good to go.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • Currently, the functionality for comments to post to your newsfeed is
    disabled. We are waiting on a few items from Facebook and it will be
    good to go.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • Thanks for that update. I updated my post to indicate that.

    Since yesterday I've identified two other problems which I outline in sections 5.2 and 5.3 of my post. The first is a "That Wasn't Supposed To Happen" error when trying to post with FBC on three different browsers (picture included in the post). Another problem is that Disqus is sometimes, but not always, not remembring a FBC commenter from one comment to the next, forcing the commenter to re-permission for each comment even if a comment is left on the same blog within seconds of a previous FBC comment.

    ...Dale
  • Testing
  • Testing
  • Facebook User
    Testing
  • coldweathervacation
    Any closer to this? It's a great feature, but 90% of my traffic is from safari... can't really use this until that glitch is fixed.
  • coldweathervacation
    Any closer to this? It's a great feature, but 90% of my traffic is from safari... can't really use this until that glitch is fixed.
  • works like a charm. i like how it shows the facebook profile photo - is this image adjustable like the disqus profile?
  • I don't know, I never like having to turn any security setting to allow always. Makes me a bit nervous.

    - Kelly the baby shower games gal
  • works like a charm. i like how it shows the facebook profile photo - is this image adjustable like the disqus profile photo?
  • I don't know, I never like having to turn any security setting to allow always. Makes me a bit nervous.

    - Kelly the baby shower games gal
  • We're hoping to have it fixed soon. =) Thanks for being so patient.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • no comment
  • no comment
  • no comment
  • I recently switched to Disqus specifically for the Facebook Connect functionality. I still don't have it working right. In regards to what I'd like to see for linking accounts. . . I would love it if the Disqus account could be linked to my Facebook account (or vice versa) so that I don't have to log into Disqus to moderate comments and then logout and log into Facebook Connect to respond or post comments.

    The issue of having to log out and back in to Facebook every time I have to post a is also a hassle.

    Finally, it would be nice if the comments we post actually appear in the news feed. That's really one of the main points of this functionality. . . isn't it?
  • I recently switched to Disqus specifically for the Facebook Connect functionality. I still don't have it working right. In regards to what I'd like to see for linking accounts. . . I would love it if the Disqus account could be linked to my Facebook account (or vice versa) so that I don't have to log into Disqus to moderate comments and then logout and log into Facebook Connect to respond or post comments.

    The issue of having to log out and back in to Facebook every time I have to post a is also a hassle.

    Finally, it would be nice if the comments we post actually appear in the news feed. That's really one of the main points of this functionality. . . isn't it?
  • Hi J,

    We are still working on the posting to newsfeed functionality but be
    assured it is coming. Also we have been discussing a better way to
    link your FB & Disqus.

    Thanks for the feedback,

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • Hi J,

    We are still working on the posting to newsfeed functionality but be
    assured it is coming. Also we have been discussing a better way to
    link your FB & Disqus.

    Thanks for the feedback,

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • Great so far. Really looking forward to integration with the Feed into Facebook. One other addition re: the Disqus Wordpress Widget--have the Facebook Connect Comments available there as well.
    Thank you.
  • Great so far. Really looking forward to integration with the Feed into Facebook. One other addition re: the Disqus Wordpress Widget--have the Facebook Connect Comments available there as well.
    Thank you.
  • seeing if this will show up on my wall
  • seeing if this will show up on my wall
  • seeing if this will show up on my wall
  • Currently. that functionality is not available but we will have
    posting to your news feed soon.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
  • Currently. that functionality is not available but we will have
    posting to your news feed soon.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • That was a great "connection" - who isn't on facebook nowadays !!!
  • Has there been any solution to this?
  • Not yet but be assured we are working on one.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • Not yet but be assured we are working on one.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • Is Facebook connect integration down right now? It doesn't work on my site or here.
  • Is Facebook connect integration down right now? It doesn't work on my site or here.
  • It seems to be working fine.

    http://dslra.org/news/1/56-february-happy-hour?...

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • I'm amazed how responsive this was! Thanks Giannii. I see it worked for you. This is what I did. I clicked the "Connect with Facebook" image. Then, I authenticated successfully. After typing in my comment, I press "Post Comment." This error is then shown: "That wasn't supposed to happen. It's not your fault. We're on the case."

    BTW, I tried the FB Connect option on this site and had the same result.

    Any ideas?
  • Sent you an email.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
  • Is Facebook connect integration down right now? It doesn't work on my site or here.
  • It seems to be working fine.

    http://dslra.org/news/1/56-february-happy-hour?...

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
  • I'm amazed how responsive this was! Thanks Giannii. I see it worked for you. This is what I did. I clicked the "Connect with Facebook" image. Then, I authenticated successfully. After typing in my comment, I press "Post Comment." This error is then shown: "That wasn't supposed to happen. It's not your fault. We're on the case."

    BTW, I tried the FB Connect option on this site and had the same result.

    Any ideas?
  • Sent you an email.

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
  • Teseting a facebook connect comment ... uh keep up the good work
  • Teseting a facebook connect comment ... uh keep up the good work
  • Teseting a facebook connect comment ... uh keep up the good work
  • Very Cool!
  • Very Cool!
  • Very Cool!
  • Hi there.

    When will it feed the Facebook account's newsfeed, like it can be done with fb:comments?
  • Same here.. I have this problem when I try to reply on my site. I have to logout, and reply then login. If I try to reply when I was already logged in, it gives me this error. Just like now, when I try to reply to you.
  • Same here, with IE, with different computers, different people.
  • Hi there.

    When will it feed the Facebook account's newsfeed, like it can be done with fb:comments?
  • Same here.. I have this problem when I try to reply on my site. I have to logout, and reply then login. If I try to reply when I was already logged in, it gives me this error. Just like now, when I try to reply to you.
  • Same here, with IE, with different computers, different people.
  • Hi there.

    When will it feed the Facebook account's newsfeed, like it can be done with fb:comments?
  • From: http://wiki.developers.facebook.com/index.php/F...

    "Each site needs its own application key, with a callback URL of the domain. "

    Confused? Is using disqus.com as callback ok then ??
  • From: http://wiki.developers.facebook.com/index.php/F...

    "Each site needs its own application key, with a callback URL of the domain. "

    Confused? Is using disqus.com as callback ok then ??
  • Facebook User
    From: http://wiki.developers.facebook.com/index.php/F...

    "Each site needs its own application key, with a callback URL of the domain. "

    Confused? Is using disqus.com as callback ok then ??
  • Facebook User
    From: http://wiki.developers.facebook.com/index.php/F...

    "Each site needs its own application key, with a callback URL of the domain. "

    Confused? Is using disqus.com as callback ok then ??
  • The instructions in the imbage above are now out of date. Facebook does not have a 'Callback URL' section to fill in. Instead they have a Canvas Callback URL section on the 'Canvas' settings page.
  • The instructions in the image above are now out of date. Facebook no longer has a 'Callback URL' section to fill in. Instead they have a Canvas Callback URL section on the 'Canvas' settings page.
  • The instructions in the image above are now out of date. Facebook no longer has a 'Callback URL' section to fill in. Instead they have a Canvas Callback URL section on the 'Canvas' settings page.
  • The instructions in the image above are now out of date. Facebook no longer has a 'Callback URL' section to fill in. Instead they have a Canvas Callback URL section on the 'Canvas' settings page.
  • So, did you get a reply to the above. I have the same questions.
  • Facebook updated their page settings and here are instructions to update it.

    Follow these directions: http://wiki.disqus.net/SitePlugins#FacebookConnect
    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
    http://twitter.com/giannii
  • Facebook updated their page settings and here are instructions to update it.

    Follow these directions: http://wiki.disqus.net/SitePlugins#FacebookConnect
    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    giannii@disqus.com
    http://twitter.com/giannii
  • Thank you so much DISQUS.
    Disqus is My lifelong friend and Facebook is our playground.
  • Thank you so much DISQUS.
    Disqus is My lifelong friend and Facebook is our playground.
  • Thank you so much DISQUS.
    Disqus is My lifelong friend and Facebook is our playground.
  • Thank you so much DISQUS.
    Disqus is My lifelong friend and Facebook is our playground.
  • reklam
  • reklam
  • tr
  • tr
  • why ??
  • tr
  • Posting from my facebook account
  • Posting from my facebook account
  • Posting from my facebook account
  • Posting from my facebook account
  • this iz test
  • this iz test
  • wallace530
    great post sir..
    thanks for sharing. really helped a lot here.
    --------------------------------------------------
    Ugg Boots | Uggs
  • Testing!
  • Testing!
  • I have just installed Disqus on my site, and I am finding I can only login to FB Connect if I am already logged into Facebook (in another tab).

    If I am logged out of Facebook completely, then click on the FB Connect button, my browser (Firefox) immediately starts to minimise.

    Has anyone had this issue?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Matt - http://thesocialmediaguide.com.au
  • Testing!
  • I have just installed Disqus on my site, and I am finding I can only login to FB Connect if I am already logged into Facebook (in another tab).

    If I am logged out of Facebook completely, then click on the FB Connect button, my browser (Firefox) immediately starts to minimise.

    Has anyone had this issue?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Matt - http://thesocialmediaguide.com.au
  • why ??
  • why ??
  • imam_te
    Very Interesting :)
    Nice Feature
  • Very Interesting :)
    Nice Feature
  • imam_te
    Very Interesting :)
    Nice Feature
  • Wow, very cool!
    Thank you!
  • In my disqus only facebook and my id shows.--- instead my picture...
  • It’s caused by a privacy setting in your Facebook settings. You may
    wish to update your privacy settings to allow Disqus to pull the right
    information.

    * Visit: http://www.facebook.com/privacy/?view=search
    * Look for Search Discovery
    * Set Search Visibility to “Everyone”
    * Make sure “Create a public search listing” is checked

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
    http://twitter.com/giannii


    On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 12:19 AM,
  • xbox360repairmanual
    This is really good post.. I keep forward reading it.
  • bozkir
    Thank you very much, good share, i am glad too

    http://www.bozkir.com
    http://www.gulcin.org
  • Testing
  • la Ostia
  • test
  • 連携成功しました
  • Looks great, thanks for getting this. I've been dubious of the whole Facebook Connect thing but then found myself using it over at Lifehacker even though I had a comment account already going there.

    I guess there's no way of linking up the Disqus profiles we have with the new Facebook ones--we'll be showing up differently, right?
  • Andrew B.
    Not with this initial release, but we'd like to support that soon.
  • Facebook User
    Would that cause a user's multiple accounts to be merged, or could they still use either?
  • Andrew B.
    We're still figuring out the best way to do it. What would you like to see?
  • I'd like to retain the ability to login with either FB (or OpenID one day?) or disqus credentials to the one disqus account.
  • I recently switched to Disqus specifically for the Facebook Connect functionality. I still don't have it working right. In regards to what I'd like to see for linking accounts. . . I would love it if the Disqus account could be linked to my Facebook account (or vice versa) so that I don't have to log into Disqus to moderate comments and then logout and log into Facebook Connect to respond or post comments.

    The issue of having to log out and back in to Facebook every time I have to post a is also a hassle.

    Finally, it would be nice if the comments we post actually appear in the news feed. That's really one of the main points of this functionality. . . isn't it?
  • Hi J,

    We are still working on the posting to newsfeed functionality but be
    assured it is coming. Also we have been discussing a better way to
    link your FB & Disqus.

    Thanks for the feedback,

    Giannii
    DISQUS
    Community Manager
    help@disqus.com
  • Great so far. Really looking forward to integration with the Feed into Facebook. One other addition re: the Disqus Wordpress Widget--have the Facebook Connect Comments available there as well.
    Thank you.
  • I guess there's no way of linking up the Disqus profiles we have with the new Facebook ones--we'll be showing up differently, right?
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