This is a SAFE SPACE. You are a GUEST at my blog, and are expected to act accordingly. I encourage comments. In fact, I thrive from the warm loving glow emanating from the comments. There are, however, rules.
Be mindful when posting here that the Moderatrix is a social justice-minded progressive woman. Hate speech of any kind is not welcome.
Anyone who is not respectful of myself, my family, my friends, my guests, fellow bloggers or anything/one else that I feel is being insulted will be deleted, mocked, edited, or have their comments become fodder for a post, here or elsewhere. In other words: I reserved the right to not publish anything I don’t feel like publishing. End of story.
There is no constitutional right to free speech here. Either abide by my rules or feel the Moderatrix’ wrath, which is mighty and swift. You are free to go out and get your own corner of the Intertubes and spread hate and bile there. It doesn’t necessarily make you a bad person, just an asshole. You won’t be lonely, because there are many like you, and you will be in good company.
Anonymous commenters will be deleted immediately. It causes confusion and is not in keeping w/ the good order of the Blog. Invalid emails will also cause you to be deleted.
Bottom line is, my blog, my call. There are no second chances and you will not pass go. Do not tap dance on the line.
You have been warned.
Also, this blog is run by a woman who has limited spoons while balancing other things than this blog, and is living in a place that is not considered “World Daytime Hours”. Your comments may not be published as soon as you like, and it doesn’t mean that it is not going to be published. Please be mindful of and respect this. Raging emails or follow-on comments about not being responded to in a timely manner will be dealt with in a manner that follow suit.
A good rule to follow is to adhere to the “Bill and Ted Mantra”. Be Excellent to Each Other. Om.
Otherwise, enjoy your visit, and we hope to see you around again.
Love it.
Thanks!
I LOVE your comments policy. Especially as a non-US citizen*, the part about there being ”no constitutional right to free speech” made me very happy. Too many people use ‘the constitution’ (ie their interpretation of it) as an excuse to demand a platform anywhere, at any time, to say whatever they want, without being criticised.
* I say as a non-US citizen, because it really grates on me how it never occurs to any of them that bloggers may not be from the US, blogs may not be hosted in the US, and the entire world does not revolve around US laws or their interpretation thereof.
I’ve been looking for your email but haven’t found it. If you still have mine, could you shoot me a note? Thanks.