> We worked with them to address issues on their site related to the comments section.

> As the comment section has now been removed, we consider this matter resolved and no action will be taken.

wow

> Oh, so they just pressured a news site into removing comments with the threat of demonization - that's so much better.

Just wanted to save your freudian slip.

I’m not sure. That’s understandable: the advertisers do not want to see their ads next to death treats or something comparable.

Anyway, even if Google is still bad, it’s not an excuse for false news.

Comments sections don't belong on news sites. They belong on discussion sites.