Communications Policy

About Those Comments

Because of the scramble for all things linkage, some people neither bother to read the article to which they’re commenting, nor bother to leave a meaningful comment. And so my comment policy is born.

So, new commenters in order for both your comment and your link to remain you must:

  • Not leave your favorite keyword phrase in the “author” box.
    You are not really “Paris Hilton’s Breasts”. That kind of thing annoys me. So, please refrain.
  • Not agree with me when I say the sky is green and little purple muffins are falling from it. (Or anything similarly ridiculous.)
    This proves to me that you’re either not reading the article or maybe on heavy medication. Stop it!
  • Not harass the other commenters.
    Healthy discussions are fine, but if you’re being a butt for the sake of being a butt, then you have to go. Thanks.
  • Not consistently leave “Good post” kinds of comments.
    I know it’s a good post. That’s why I published it. I also know you’re just trying to get the link. Please don’t bother. Have nothing substantial to add? Then don’t.

I reserve the right to change this policy whenever I see the need or have the whim.

About Those Emails

All email communications will remain private with the following exceptions:

  • You are a crazed troll.
    In this case I will publish your email and laugh at you publicly.
  • You disagree with a comment I made in another public venue.
    If you don’t like it, then I’m sorry. Sending me emails explaining your side means squat to me. I’ll be forced to announce the general gist of the email as well as the number of emails you’ve sent me. Please stop.
  • You feel the need to voice your opinion about an article, but are afraid to let anyone know you were here.
    Um, why? You can either use a different pseudonym or just go away. If you think you’re too good to be seen here, then be gone.
  • You threaten me bodily.
    Self-explanatory for most, but not for the monkeys that send the threatening emails. To them I say “I will publish them and laugh at you publicly

I will never publish your email address, or any other personal information contained therein. I will only share that information if you’re a crazed lunatic and I will only share it with the proper authorities.

Should we exchange emails, and you don’t fall into the above categories, all information will remain confidential.

As with the comments policy, I reserve the right to change this policy on a whim.

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