Comment policy

This page is based upon, with light modification, Disqus’s community policy template.

Keep it civil (AKA don’t be a jerk)

Remember to criticize ideas, not people. So, avoid:

• name-calling
• attacks on the person rather than the ideas (ad hominem)
• responding to a post’s tone instead of its actual content.
• knee-jerk contradiction

Comments that I find to be hateful, inflammatory, or harassing may be removed. If you don’t have something nice to say about another user, don’t say it. Treat others the way you’d like to be treated.

Strive to add value to every interaction in which you participate

If you are not sure your post adds to the conversation, think over what you want to say and try again later.

Keep it tidy

Help make moderators’ lives easier by taking a moment to ensure that what you’re about to post is in the right place. That means:

• don’t post off-topic comments or discussions
• don’t cross-post the same thing multiple times

If you see something, say something

Moderators are at the forefront of combatting spam, mediating disputes and enforcing community guidelines and, so are you.

If you see an issue, contact me if possible or flag any comments for review. If you believe someone has violated the Basic Rules of Disqus, report it to Disqus by flagging the user’s profile.

No Self-promotion

A discussion or comment that contains only a link to your blog, a product, or your article on another site will almost always be removed.

Choose Your (Curse) Words Wisely

Comments that contain profanity are automatically held for moderator review before being posted. Depending on the context of the comment, it may be removed. Profanity used to insult, antagonize, or inflame will always be removed.

Don’t Copy and Paste

If you didn’t write it, or haven’t properly cited the article you’re quoting, don’t post it.