Just had to kill the first flame war on my blog, which leads inevitably to the post that will appear sooner or later on every single blog that allows commentary. *drumroll*
The Official Moderation Policy
Things that will probably get me to pull your comments:
- Going off-topic in any way I don’t find entertaining or enlightening.
- POSTING IN ALL CAPS.
- Any personal attack on another commenter.
- Anything that pisses me off.
- Flame Wars in any way shape or form. Any. My sandbox, don’t crap in it. To avoid this, here are some signs you’re engaging in one:
- That person is wrong, and you have to point it out.
- Writing, “No, you’re not reading what I said,” more than once in succession about the same point.
- If you believe some broad generality posted by someone is a personal attack directed at you.
- You post a long tirade attacking someone while saying how unfairly you’re being attacked.
- Lastly, I reserve the right to pull anything off this blog for any reason without explanation. This isn’t a democracy, it’s a semi-benign despotism. However, I promise only to use my powers for good.
A final point, you all may know I’m married. My wife, Michelle, is lively, spirited, and comments here a lot. I do not expect you to agree with her, any more than I expect you to agree with me. However, while I might find personal attacks on me somewhat amusing, you don’t want to attack my wife. No, it’s not fair. My blog, you deal.
