List Module View for Comments (Read-Only) 

Overview 

In addition to the custom RD Comments backend module, all submitted comments are stored as TYPO3 records and are accessible in the List module. This module provides a direct way to review, hide, or unhide comments in a traditional list view, especially for bulk actions or auditing.

Accessing the List Module 

To view RD Comments in the List module:

  1. Log into the TYPO3 backend.
  2. From the left navigation pane, select the List module.
  3. Navigate to and click on the storage folder where your RD Comments records are stored.
  4. You will see a list of all comment records associated with the news items.

Moderation via Visibility 

Unlike the RD Comments module, the List module does not provide threaded interaction. However, it has a powerful feature for moderation: the visibility toggle.

  • Each comment record has a "Visibility" (hidden) toggle field.
  • You can hide a comment instead of deleting it.
  • Hidden comments are not rendered on the frontend and do not appear in the RD Comments module view.
  • The comment remains in the database and can be restored by simply unchecking the "hidden" box.
Comment records shown in the TYPO3 List module with visibility toggle

This is especially helpful when: - You want to temporarily remove inappropriate or spam content without losing conversation context. - You need a reversible moderation option. - Editors want to review or revise content before making it public again.

Displayed Fields 

The List module view shows key details of each comment:

The List module view for RD Comments showing comment details
  • Author name and email
  • Comment content
  • term acceptance status
  • Parameter link to the related comment (for threaded discussions)
  • If the comment is a root comment (not a reply), it will also list its replies in read-only format beneath it.

Replies Rendering in Read-Only View 

When a root comment (i.e., not a reply) is selected in the List module, the system also displays its associated nested replies in a grouped, read-only format.

This gives administrators a complete view of the discussion thread without requiring navigation to the RD Comments module.

Nested replies shown beneath a root comment in read-only List module view

This feature is helpful for:

  • Viewing full conversation threads at a glance.
  • Making moderation decisions based on reply context.
  • Auditing comment activity from a single entry point.

Use Cases 

  • Moderate without delete: Hide a comment for review without erasing it permanently.
  • Restore hidden content easily by unchecking the hidden box.
  • Audit comment chains using parent-child references in the parent field.

Best Practices 

  • Prefer hiding over deleting when moderation is temporary.
  • Always double-check the storage folder path for consistency.
  • Set permissions appropriately so only trusted users can modify visibility in this view.

Next Steps