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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
New Commenting Software - Same Policies
Due to various issues with the previous software, I decided to install a new comments add-on. It looks good, it was an easy install, and I was able to import all the previous comments without a hitch, so I'm probably going to keep it around for a while. Underground Politics: Comment PoliciesNo spam! Seriously, don't even waste your time. Everything is moderated so it won't ever go live. - No registration required - and its not even an option right now. I'm looking into some additional mods and configurations that will allow users to set up profiles and avatars, but at the moment that could be a problem with my limited server loads. I would rather spend the little time I do have writing political articles and having a discussion so if bells & whistles and shiny paint are what you want, don't hold your breath (unless you're willing to help)
- All comments must be on topic - This isn't hard. Politics and Economics covers a lot of ground. If you have some news development or activism campaign, search to see if there is already an article here that relates to the subject. If it doesn't exist, go create a post on the discussion forum. If its a great article I'll publish it on the front page and link back to your site or whatever resource best relates to & describes the specific topics covered.
As far as I know. I'm only semi-literate with website technology and my content management system. I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure they follow. Don't bother putting keywords in your name field, because for some reason this form uses a image for the URL link in the information section. If you have an article directly related to the discussion, feel free to add a link to it in the body of the comment. Remember, everything is moderated before its live and links should be directly related. Off-topic links won't help either of us.
- Comments are moderated. I'm sure no matter how many times I say it, the spammers will add off-topic nonsense. I reserve the right to modify, delete, or re-publish the comment anywhere on my website. I might write an article about your comment. I might take out completely unrelated links but leave your insightful analysis. I might add it to this policy as an example of what not to do.
- NO PERSONAL ATTACKS. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you feel particularly insulted or angered by another poster's comments, CONTACT ME. This is not a promise that something will be done, this is a promise that I will give another consideration as to whether or not I want that original comment on my website. Keep focused on the politics, the finances, the long-term and geopolitical consequences and leave your prejudices & personal attacks out of it.
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