planck's constant ES

Break my rules and ...



I allow and encourage any and all comments, but there are 8 rules you should follow:

1. Yes, you can pimp your own site or particular post in response to either my article or comment made by another reader, however, do not link to a commercial site unless it's apropos the topic. For example, the following is a corporate blog post: The Value of Corporate Blogs, so unless we are talking about Voip or technology, don't bother linking anything irrelevant. If the article is about playboy models and you link to some other blog about playboy models, that's OK as long as you make an observation that's worth reading about or link to some really hot girls.

   It would be courteous, but not necessary, when you link to your own article that you also mention my post in that article.

2. You can be offensive, politically incorrect, and even threaten "Death to all Jews", but do not threaten a specific individual or post material that is libelous. For example, if you write that Ahmed so-and-so is a financier of Islamic terror, please also include authoritative link-proofs that this is true. Things that are self-evident need not be corroborated with links, such as, "Islam is a threat to Western Civilization."
3. Do not include any illegal statements (how to blow up the Brooklyn Bridge) or links to any illegal content. You can link to porn sites if it helps explain a relevant topic, but no child porn even if it's on topic, for example, if I'm talking about how Mohammed married a nine year old girl don't link to pictures of Muslims having sex with little girls or boys although you may link to photos like this if your point is that "Homosexuality in Islam is punishable by death but pederasty is permissible". You can link to hate sites that lie about Jews but only if it's on topic. Try to use your judgement.
4. Don't post the same comment more than once.
5. Stay on-topic. Stay on-topic. Stay on-topic. But if it's amusing, well ... OK. Also, if you want to wish me Happy Birthday and there is no particular place to post that sentiment, that's OK too. So, please, no How you doin?. It happens that I am always fine, so don't make small talk. If you don't have anything interesting to say, start your own blog where everyone else can ignore you. Send me the link so I can ignore you as well.
6. Do not post a comment that you've put on multiple blogs. If I like what you write, I will steal it and use it for blog-fodder in my next article. If I need to, I will respond to your comment in a blog post and use your words without needing to ask permission.
7. If you hate switching to uppercase for the first letter in proper names or in abbreviations then use all lowercase letters. IF YOU TYPE EVERYTHING IN UPPER CASE I WILL DELETE THE COMMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY EVEN IF YOU REVEAL WHO SHOT PRESIDENT KENNEDY!
8. Comments are not moderated. That means they post as soon as you enter them. I may allow comments even if they are silly or idiotic. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I maintain the right to delete any post or ban any commenter at my discretion. However, if it is not deleted, I do not in any way assume responsibility, legal or otherwise, for its content. I will allow Palestinians to post to sites even though I personally think these sites lie or distort the truth. But no "death to Bernie" comments. Those I take personally.

Therefore, you can be right wing, left wing, communist, I don't care. Write a cogent argument for your position and I'll allow it. I do believe in free speech. Just don't violate my 8 Rules of commenting.

I appreciate your respect for this policy and any comments that follow my guidelines.