Comment guidelines
Calmth is a space for thoughtful discussion and respectful exchange. To keep this space welcoming and constructive, here are our community guidelines for commenting:
Rules
- Kindness is key. Treat others with respect, even if you disagree with their opinions.
- No personal attacks, hate speech, or discrimination. Comments that target an individual or group based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected status will not be tolerated.
- Keep it relevant. Comments should contribute to the discussion at hand. Off-topic rants or spam will be removed.
- Avoid excessive self-promotion. While sharing links to your relevant work is okay, blatant advertising is discouraged.
- Respect intellectual property: Do not post copyrighted or plagiarized content without appropriate attribution.
Actions taken for offenses
We understand that everyone makes mistakes, but repeated or severe violations of these guidelines may lead to the following consequences:
- Warning: A first-time offense may receive a friendly warning clarifying expectations.
- Comment removal: We reserve the right to delete comments that violate our guidelines.
- Temporary ban: Repeat offenders may be temporarily prevented from commenting.
- Permanent ban: Persistent or severe violations can result in a permanent ban from participating on Calmth.
We value your participation!
Calmth strives to be a community of diverse viewpoints and open dialogue. We believe these guidelines will help create a supportive space where everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts. Thank you for helping us maintain a positive, informative, and respectful blog environment.
How to report a violation
If you observe a comment you believe is in violation of these guidelines, please contact us.