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Comment Policy

Last updated: 28 September 2025

We welcome constructive, respectful discussion. To keep things useful for everyone, we moderate comments according to these rules.

Allowed

  • On-topic questions, corrections (with sources), and experience reports.
  • Fair criticism backed by facts.
  • Relevant links (see “Links policy” below).

Links policy

We allow up to two relevant, non-commercial links per comment. Affiliate, referral, or link-scheme URLs are not allowed and will be removed. Malicious or misleading links are blocked.

Not allowed

  • Harassment, hate speech, personal attacks, or impersonation.
  • Spam, self-promotion, affiliate/referral links, or link schemes.
  • Misinformation, unsafe instructions, or illegal activity.
  • Doxxing or sharing others’ personal data.
  • Copyright-infringing material.
  • Off-topic politics/religion unrelated to the article.

Moderation actions

  • We may edit or remove comments that violate these rules.
  • First violation: warning or removal; repeat violations: blocks or further restrictions.
  • Automated filters may temporarily hold comments for review.
  • We do not guarantee publication of any comment.

Reporting

See something that breaks these rules? Use our Contact page and include:

  • The article URL.
  • A screenshot of the comment.
  • A short note on the issue (e.g., spam, harassment).

You can also email [email protected] if needed.

Privacy & data

Comments are public. Do not post personal or sensitive information. We process comments under our Privacy Policy; moderation logs may be retained for security and abuse prevention.