Posted by
ChrisR on Monday, November 19, 2007 12:34:35 PM
Originally Posted September 19, 2007.
Because some people forget common courtesy when interacting with others online, I will post this up again as a reminder. We encourage healthy debate of all issues within the boundaries of respect and courtesy.
Note: We get thousands of comment each day. When a comment is removed, or an account is blaclisted, we are simply not able to notify each us.er If you keep your emotions under control, and follow common courtesy when interacting with others, I assure you that you will have no problems.
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Our moderation policy is rather simple:
1.) No personal attacks, no name calling. Just stick to the issues.
2.) No use of foul or sexual language, no attempts to circumvent our language filters (for example, f*ck would be a violation of our moderation rules), no inappropriate references to bodily functions.
3.) No overt commercial advertising of products, services, or websites.
4.) No advocating of illegal activities, violence or racism.
5.) No abusively repetitive, off-topic, or overtly disruptive posts. Just the convsersation, don't disrupt it.
6.) No full reprinting of articles or content in its entirety by other authors or content under copyright without prior written approval from the original author or copyright holder. This is a legal issue. If you have permission to reprint an article or post by another author, just make sure to note it somewhere in the post (and perhaps link back to the original site). You are certainly free to quote someone, though proper attribution is always recommended for your own credibility and integrity.
These are enforced according to the discretion of the moderator, and no notice will be served. We welcome all points of view - liberal included. I realize that in the heat of debate on issues of great importance, it is easy to lose one's temper, but we are managing a large community with thousands of comments each day.
Please help us out - be courteous and self-controlled.
We know you support certain candidates of your choice, so feel free to promote them and their views. But excessive, repetitive, and abusive posts promoting an issue or candidate may be removed at the moderator's discretion. Take efforts to be respectful when making argument against other's points of view or candidates of choice.
We are really working hard to maintain a respectful and decorous tone in the comments are so individuals of all perspectives and opinions can engage in constructive conversation.
Feel free to post questions on this blog.