Comments Policy
As you know, Blogging is all about the conversation. But
without a few simple ground rules, that conversation can turn into a shouting
match that discourages others from entering into the fray.
By posting on my blog, you
agree to the following:
1. You
may comment without registering. You can log in via Disqus, OpenID,
Twitter, Facebook-or not at all. It’s up to you.
2. You may post anonymously. I don’t
recommend this, but you may do so if you wish. I may change this rule if it is
abused.
3. You may post follow-up questions. If
you have a question, chances are you are not alone. Others are likely thinking
similarly. Therefore, I would rather receive your comments on my blog than via
e-mail. It is a better use of my time to address everyone at once rather than
answer several similar e-mails.
4. You may disagree with me. I welcome
debate. However, I ask that if you disagree with me or anyone else, for that
matter-do so in a way that is respectful. In my opinion, there is way too much
shouting in the public square to tolerate it here.
5. I reserve the right to delete your
comments. This is my blog. I don’t have an obligation to publish your
comments. The First Amendment gives you the right to express your opinions on
your blog, not mine.
Specifically, I will delete your comments If you post something that is,
in my sole opinion, (a) snarky; (b) off-topic; (c) libelous; defamatory,
abusive, harassing, threatening, profane, pornographic, offensive, false,
misleading, or which otherwise violates or encourages others to violate my
sense of decorum and civility or any law, including intellectual property laws;
or (d) “spam,” i.e., an attempt to advertise, solicit, or otherwise promote
goods and services. You may, however, post a link to your site or your most
recent blog post.
6. You retain ownership of your comments.
I do not own them and I expressly disclaim any and all liability that may
result from them. By commenting on my site, you agree that you retain all
ownership rights in what you post here and that you will relieve me from any
and all liability that may result from those postings.
7. You grant me a license to post your
comments. This license is worldwide, irrevocable, nonexclusive, and royalty
free. You grant me the right to store, use, transmit, display, publish,
reproduce, and distribute your comments in any format, including but not
limited to a blog, in a book, a video, or presentation.
In short, my goal is to host interesting conversations with
caring, honest, and respectful people. I believe this simple comments policy
will facilitate this.
This policy may be
changed without notice.
