Genrewonk

September 4, 2008

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.

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