New Rules for Commenters - Whiners Need Not Apply

One line of rules at the top of my Haloscan comment page simply doesn't do any justice seeing how some commenters insist on throwing temper tantrums of sort, especially among some of the deaf people who think name calling or ad hominem attack has the equivalent of a great argument. How little do they know. I have now added several more rules, which can be seen below, in order to expand and further my clarification on the expectation from people who comment while on my blogsite. These are real simple rules that even a deaf caveman can understand. I am sure most people will agree with my new policy. If not, well, then they are a lot dumber than I thought. The "rules" link is seen at the top of my Haloscan comment page and the link is a recent addition placed approximately 2 weeks ago.

UPDATE: I am putting the rules here because people with cell phones may not be able to link to my .png image that describes my rules. The "rules" link in Haloscan will be linked to here from now on.


A very, very simple guide to posting comments on Kokonut Pundit

Kokonut Pundit welcomes all points of view but unlike some sites this blogsite does not permit people to greet those who disagree with by way of personal attacks, name-calling, or profanity. So, if you want to avoid having your comments edited or deleted, or getting yourself banned (either for a short time or longer, take your chance) then please follow these simple guidelines:

No profanity. There is no reason to resort to foul language, regardless of how badly your arguments have been shredded or that you are befuddled by your own stupidty you'd resort to profanity thinking it replaces well thought out arguments.

No personal attacks. If you want to call names, you know where you will be welcomed. But here, please conduct all discussions with at least a modicum of intelligence and respectability. Personal attacks on other posters will not be tolerated. This goes double for personal or ad hominem attacks on the people who post blogs on Kokonut Pundit.

No off-topic ramblings. If you think a comments thread is meant to be a free-for-all smorgasbord for anything that comes into your head, you are in the wrong place. Try to maintain at least a tenuous connection to the subject matter at hand.

No abuse. Post the same message over and over, especially in multiple off-topic threads, is not a good way to ingratiate yourself.

No spamming. No advertising and whatnot about product or services. Nobody like getting spames. If you do like spam then certainly there must be something wrong with you.

No juvenilia. In case you didn't understand the word "juvenilia" it means acting like a child. Kokonut Pundit had its fill of the occasional insipid insult phrases that pervade the cybersphere, and they will not be permitted here.

And most importantly of all, comments are to be made in English only. Anything other than English will means automatic deletion.

If you disagree with my policy then you are certainly a lot dumber than I thought. This is a place where all can present arguments, facts, ideas, and opinions about the subject matter at hand. This is so that we can learn about certain topics and other people's perspectives.