The Ballard News-Tribune and Robinson Newspapers have updated the online commenting system for BallardNewsTribune.com to a system called DISQUS.

As of August 10, 2010, the service had over 13 million registered users and 500 thousand communities.

This same commenting system is now part of our sister sites WestSeattleHerald.com and HighlineTimes.com.

At the bottom of almost every story on the site you will find a place to login and add your comments.

Here's a bit more about what Disqus is and how it works.

Realtime comment system

Comments become more like live discussions with realtime posting and updating. By offering a faster, more intuitive experience, Disqus is everyone's favorite way to comment.

Social integration

It is fully integrated with Facebook, Twitter, and more. You can login, comment, and share using social services that you already use and love. Your Facebook or Twitter ID works on the Herald site too. But you don't have to be logged in to comment. Just supply a valid email address.

The Community Box

A quick way to show off what the community is made up of. The community box gives everyone a summary view of the activity and people participating on the site.

Connected communities

Disqus reaches 200 million people every month across half a million websites and communities on the web.

So go ahead, disqus away!