Policies

These are standard rules about comments posted to this group. They are designed to ensure all users feel safe and that the group keeps its focus.

1.  Will only discuss David’s private life on topics he discusses publicly.
2.  Critique the idea but not the person (i.e., no personal attacks).
3.  Debate should be lively but also constructive and respectful.
4.  Don’t incite hatred on the basis of race, religion, gender, nationality, age or sexuality or other personal characteristic.
5.  Don’t swear, use hate-speech or make obscene or vulgar comments.
6.  Don’t break the law. This includes libel, condoning illegal activity and contempt of court (comments which might affect the outcome of an ongoing or approaching court case).
7.  Don’t submit comments which are substantially material from another website, publication, news feed or blog. Clearly attribute any content from another website or publication or it could constitute a breach of copyright.
8.  Don’t engage in ‘spamming’. Don’t advertise or promote products or services.
9.  If you are under 16, please get permission from a parent or guardian before commenting on this blog.
10. Don’t impersonate or falsely claim to represent a person or organization.
11. Don’t post in a language other than English.
12. Protect your privacy and that of others. Please don’t post private addresses, phone numbers, email addresses or other online contact details.
13. Stay on-topic. Please don’t post messages that are unrelated to this blog.

Comments are unmoderated but reviewed daily for appropriateness and compliance with our policies. COMMENTS MAY BE EDITED OR DELETED AT WILL BY THE MODERATORS for any reason or none whatsoever, and without notification to the comment author.