Generally speaking I am quite relaxed about comments. A lot of the time most people’s comments won’t even end up in a moderation queue, though depending on circumstances I reserve the right to remove comments I deem inappropriate or offensive. I do however wish to make a few things clear.
- If you’re going to object to a post of mine, make sure you do so with logic, facts and evidence. An important note on that – if discussing religion then obviously religious texts count as evidence. If discussing science/technology, religious texts have no sway here and will not count as evidence. When discussing social matters, religious texts have no sway here, and do not count as evidence.
- Expect to be treated as you treat me. This one is very easy. Don’t react all shocked and offended if you come at me in bold aggressive tones and I don’t wilt but rather treat you in the same way.
- Treat each other with respect and fairness. This doesn’t mean you have to mindlessly agree with everything I say or with each other. I also fully understand that discussions may get a little heated sometimes (I am guilty of that myself). Keep it under control and don’t get nasty.
- Accountability. I have permitted relatively anonymous comments for some time, but as certain people have abused this, from now on comments to Meerkat Musings will require registration first.
I don’t have any other rules. I run a relaxed ship. Comments to this site don’t get edited or removed unless they delve into truly vile territory, or the person making them isn’t interested in having a discussion but instead prefers to be a troll. Note that dishonesty is a form of trolling as far as I am concerned.
