> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beatpass.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Comments

> Leave public comments on tracks and albums, including waveform-linked comments on tracks.

BeatPass comments are public conversation threads shown on track and album pages. Track comments can also carry a waveform position so other listeners can jump to the exact moment you referenced.

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## Track Comments vs Album Comments

| Content type    | How comments behave                                                                                                 |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Track pages** | You can place a comment on the waveform so it shows a timestamp marker, and it also appears as a thread entry below |
| **Album pages** | Comments are standard thread comments without waveform positioning                                                  |

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## Leaving a Track Comment

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the track page">
    Go to the full track page so the waveform and comments section are visible.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick a moment on the waveform">
    Click the waveform where you want the comment marker to appear.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write the comment">
    Enter your text in the comment form and submit it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the result">
    The comment appears in the thread, and a waveform marker is attached to the selected position.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If you want the comment tied to a specific drop, transition, or sample moment, pause playback first and then click the waveform at that point.
</Tip>

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## Upvotes

Each comment shows an **upvote** button (thumb-up icon) with a visible count. Click the icon to upvote a comment you find helpful. Only upvotes are shown — there is no downvote option.

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## Replies

Signed-in users can reply to any comment, creating a nested thread. Key details:

* **Desktop:** A visible **Reply** button appears below each comment.
* **Mobile:** The explicit Reply button is hidden. Tap the comment itself to open the reply form.
* **Max depth:** Replies can nest up to **5 levels** deep. Beyond that, the Reply option is no longer available.
* Each nested reply is indented to show the thread hierarchy.

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## Reporting and Deleting

* **Report comment** — available from the comment's **More** menu.
* **Delete** — available for your own comments, or for the owner or editor of the track or album.

<Warning>
  Deleting a comment removes it permanently from the thread. There is no undo.
</Warning>

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## Where Comments Appear

* **Track pages:** waveform markers plus the full comment thread below the track details.
* **Album pages:** the comment thread below the track list.

For playback-specific guidance on waveform markers, see [Waveform Comments](/help/playing-music/waveform-comments).

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## Best Practices

### For Listeners

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Be Specific" icon="crosshairs">
    Reference the part of the track or album you are reacting to.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Be Constructive" icon="lightbulb">
    Helpful feedback is more useful than vague praise or criticism.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Keep It Public-Safe" icon="shield">
    Comments are public. Write as if the artist and other listeners will read it.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use Replies" icon="reply">
    Reply to the existing thread instead of starting duplicate comments on the same point.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### For Producers

* **Respond when it makes sense** to keep the thread useful.
* **Moderate thoughtfully** — avoid deleting normal criticism.
* **Use comment notifications** to catch new public feedback quickly.

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## Comment Notifications

Producers can receive **Comments & Replies** notifications when someone comments on their beats or replies in those threads.

Configure this from [Notification Preferences](/help/notifications/notification-settings).

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="I can't post comments">
    Check the following:

    * You are logged in.
    * Comments are visible on this track or album page.
    * Your comment meets the minimum text requirement.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My comment disappeared">
    Your comment may have been deleted by you, by the content owner, or by moderation staff.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I can't find my waveform marker">
    Open the full track page and check the same part of the waveform. Waveform markers are only available on track comments, not album comments.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I can't see the Reply button on mobile">
    On mobile devices, the Reply button is hidden. Tap the comment itself to open the reply form instead.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Waveform Comments" icon="waveform-lines" href="/help/playing-music/waveform-comments">
    Learn how timestamp markers behave during playback.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reposts" icon="repeat" href="/help/social-features/reposts">
    Share public recommendations for tracks and albums.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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