Can the comments be turned off? I find them distracting.

Yes the comment section can be turned off.  To do so, go to the ‘Account’ tab and select ‘settings’.  From here you can change anything you want relating to the layout of the site.

• Site layout- old or new layout... which do you prefer? New layout launched 2012.
• Viewer- New or Classic.
• Image resolution- which resolution do you want the images to appear as when you click on them?  Select standard, medium or high and when you click a set, it will show up in that resolution automatically.
• Thumbnail bar- on or off and what location do you want it on your screen.
• Thumbnail per page- how many images do you want to appear on the page?
• Language- select your preferred language.
• Comment section- on or off.
• Hidden categories- Are some of our categories not your taste?  Well select which one’s you do not want to see and they will be blocked from you.
• Show in my profile- what do you want the public to see about you?  Select your options here.