As many here have noticed The Mail is no longer allowing comments on stories linked to MRA or the rabble involved in it's running. . It seems to be a bit of an own goal because such stories always used to get replies by the boatload. The latest 'top reply' stories are running at around 3 to 4 comments when anything relating to the SCAB's would top 20.
In fact things are so slow on that front they even have a main story today that is all about the replies to one of their earlier stories
http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/business/readers-fury-over-hartlepool-council-buying-jacksons-landing-1-5816347
I think they will have to face facts. The ruling cabal are deeply unpopular in the town and if The mail want to generate more traffic stop then supporting/shielding corrupt politicians