Comments that spark discussion, add helpful information, answer questions, contribute to the post or comment thread at hand and/or generally foster an entertaining atmosphere are allowed. We're mainly trying to crack down on comments that simply call for more mudslinging. For example, a comment that simply reads, "Hamilton is so [insert negativity here]" does not spark the type of discussion we're striving for. At best, others will reply with simply, "I agree." At worst, people will reply with the same obnoxious antagonism, thus degenerating the possibility of insightful or funny discussion.
We're not asking you to stop expressing distaste for the things LKH says and does, of course. We're asking you to take a second to look at what you've typed before you hit "post" and, if it is negative, ask yourself if it could be considered overly antagonistic to anyone involved. If your comment just reads like rude mudslinging, edit or delete what you're about to say.
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Date: 2008-10-18 10:58 am (UTC)We're not asking you to stop expressing distaste for the things LKH says and does, of course. We're asking you to take a second to look at what you've typed before you hit "post" and, if it is negative, ask yourself if it could be considered overly antagonistic to anyone involved. If your comment just reads like rude mudslinging, edit or delete what you're about to say.