Readers love them. Readers hate them. Readers love to hate them. The Daily Memphian’s comment section is a place the community can discuss the issues of the day, but it’s also a place where discussions can get heated. Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and digital director Holly Whitfield talk about how the comments section works, why moderation is not censorship and why the site’s comments will likely never go away. 

Plus:

• The County Commission failed to pass a resolution opposing the National Guard deployment
• Assessments of Memphis-Shelby County Schools' buildings estimated repair costs throughout the next 10 years
• The Collierville library expansion will now cost $12 million
• Sweet Musings Bakery & Cafe expands to East Memphis