"Now, for the guidelines: If you can't be polite, don't say it
WHYY in no way wishes to stifle discussion of controversial issues and does not expect all users to agree with one another or with WHYY/NewsWorks staff. Debate is fine; it is expected. But let us all try to disagree without being disagreeable. That way, even in argument, we can learn from one another. Remarks should be focused on positions, not personalities — no personal attacks, name calling, libel, defamation, hate speech, etc. If you disagree with someone, it is so much more powerful to explain why you do, based on your values and experiences, than to simply sling insults. And under no circumstances should anything be posted that could be construed by reasonable people as threatening, harassing, bullying, obscene, pornographic, sexist or racist.
You may not be able to persuade other readers that you are right and they are wrong. That's OK. Nice try, anyway. It you reach an impasse, don't worry. You can move on, your opponent can move on, and life for the rest of us can move on as well.
So, don't feed the trolls
We encourage users to report abuse by trolls, the people who seek only to foment and insult. But we ask that you not engage with trolls in the comment threads. Acknowledging them only encourages them." http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/about-us/65016-discussion-rules
12 Oct '15 17:18
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