Rules for commenting in my blog - whiners need not apply.

This is a reminder to those who may want to post their comments in my blog. There is a link at the top of the blogger comment box where it used to link to this page that describes my moderating rules for people who think name calling or ad hominem attack has the equivalent of a fantastic argument. Get real, it is not. There is also a painting of Uncle Sam in the upper left column of my blog where clicking on it will bring you to this page here as well. These rules were instituted since 2010 after seeing comments by those who love to  lob their brand of hate by attacking other people who comment in here. Sometimes they throw their junk hate at me here as well.  Calling people names do not have the same editorial strength as making strong, cogent arguments. There is a responsibility I have when it comes to moderating comments and to protect those who post their comments in here, especially in the age of deaf/hh/Deaf cyberbullying (see here, here and here).

The rules are made clear as seen below.  So simple these rules are that even a deaf caveman can understand. I expect cooperation from people who want to post their comment in my blog. I am sure most people will agree with my moderating policy. Even though on rare occasions a few people have incredulously whined over this posting policy of mine.

If you violate my trust, make personal attacks against others who post their comments here or abuse the commenting system then your postings are not welcomed, obviously. And in turn you would not be welcomed...eventually so but that's quite rare. Furthermore, it doesn't matter if you post as anonymous person or leave your name behind just that I expect you to follow my explicit and very simple posting rules. Just because I may not like you as a person isn't a reason to post anonymously thinking I will delete your comments should your name is made known. That's a crutch and cowardly excuse. I only delete comments that violate my posting rules.


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 then please follow these simple guidelines on how to follow posting rules:

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 in here, please conduct all discussions with at least a modicum of intelligence and respectability. Personal attacks against others who post their comments here will not be tolerated.

No off-topic ramblings. If you think a comment 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. In some instances this will be relaxed but overall it will most likely be enforced.

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

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

None of the juvenile stuff. In case you didn't understand what I'm getting at...don't act like a 5 year old child with a temper tantrum issue. Kokonut Pundit had its fill of the occasional insipid insults that pervade the cybersphere, and they will not be permitted in here.

And most importantly of all, comments are to be made in English only. Anything other than English will means automatic deletion. I'm sure you can understand the obviousness of that.

Since this is my personal blog, I have a right to moderate comments as I see fit. It is not free of speech issue here. Your rights are not being violated if your comments get edited or deleted (which is rare, btw, despite what others might try and say otherwise) but rather it is a privilege to comment in my blog as long as you follow my rules here.  It is really an easy thing to follow. You don't have to be a genius to figure that one out.

If you disagree with my moderating policy then that's really your problem. This is a place where all can present their 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. But if you're a known abuser or hater, then you are certainly not welcomed here.