A Comment About Comments
In June, we posted some general guidelines here on the blog to help foster discussions which respect our supporters and ensure that our conversations remain civil, respectful and positive. Today, we are re-posting those guidelines, along with some additional insight, too.
As we said in our earlier posting, while disagreements, debates and discussions are to be expected – and even encouraged – it’s important that we engage in all three in a way that is respectful and positive.
When joining the conversation here at the blog, we expect our readers to adhere to several, simple rules:
1. Treat others with respect. Comments which include personal attacks on others, inflammatory or inappropriate language about someone or which include name-calling, racial epithets of offensive & foul language will be removed.
2. Please be accurate in your posts. Because many people look to Immigration Equality for sound and trust-worthy advice on legal and other matters, it is important that our site include reliable information. Comments which include wholly inaccurate or misleading information, or misinformation on a topic, may be removed by our moderators.
3. Do not share your personal information. If you need to reach an Immigration Equality staff member, or need legal counsel, please contact us by using our online form. Sharing your personal information is neither safe nor wise, and for many couples whose status may be uncertain, sharing personal details can be especially hazardous. We’re committed to taking every step to protect everyone’s privacy, but also need your help in making sure no one is at risk.
While other organizational blogs have eliminated comments entirely, all of us at Immigration Equality have adhered to a belief that fostering conversation, and encouraging others to become involved, is the right thing to do. However, it is important – for the reasons outlined above and so many more – that we each do our part to make sure our blog adheres to, and embraces, the highest values. Doing so is in the best interest of those individuals and families we are all fighting for.
Ok..thanks for the reminder. But you may have to specifically inform us when we transgress…we may not know it, believe it or not!
Comment by Joe — December 18, 2009 @ 12:05 pm
Thank you for posting this. Lately I’ve felt uncomfortable posting because of some pretty hostile comments; hopefully we can remember that we’ll only make progress by working together in strong numbers.
Comment by Shawn — December 18, 2009 @ 5:06 pm
People on here are trying to treat each other with respect, but, sometimes they can be angry due to their circumstances. Gay American citizens deserve to sponsor their partner over any illegal, or GC holder, and that’s a fact. I wish immigration equality, and that guy from HRC, would fight for us more, and act like Peter Thatchell from the UK who was able to get things done in my home country.
Comment by Gerry D — December 21, 2009 @ 1:58 am
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Have a happy, prosperous and hopeful 2010. Remember it wasn’t guns nor intellect that freed South Africa…in the end it was the Vision and Hope of the leaders like Mandela. Hope that in the end, truth will prevail and there is nothing more truthful than our love… I hope! LOL
Comment by Joe — December 22, 2009 @ 7:21 am
……as a “polite” note here to “Gerry D’…….
Gerry you know,…..having been here NOW for MANY MANY years and live with in and around the Latino community…..they are “EQUALLY DESERVING”
people from “outside” the GLASS looking in have NO real day to day understanding…..of JUST HOW BAD things are….the system etc etc blah blah blah (I could go on )..so THEY are equally deserving!……and in some cases more so,..but ULTIMATELY!!!….it sould be the same for all!
the issue IS /LIKE MOST “REGULAR” “ORDINARY” everyday people who don’t come into contact or touch the “system” AT ALL…just have no clue as to the dysfunction!.
Comment by Derek — December 22, 2009 @ 3:56 pm
……as another “polite” note here to “Gerry D’…….
I think you still don’t get it that we should be trying to avoid such language… “who is more deserving than who” and “illegals”. Do you have any idea of how many “illegals” are in loving, commited relationships with american citizens? I didn’t think so…
Comment by Jay — December 22, 2009 @ 8:05 pm
My last posted comment met all the stated guidelines, but you folks still deleted it. It appears to many of us that you want not so much to maintain a ‘civil’ tone, but rather to enforce your own notions of what it politically correct. As long as you continue to stifle the legitimate voices of bi-nationals struggling with this issue you’ll force prospective supporters away. Why are you afraid of a little free speech?
Comment by Rich — December 27, 2009 @ 9:51 pm
this conversation makes me realize that our own community may actually be hypocritical in a way, we are generally liberal and progressive but we do seem to have alot of anti immigrant feelings in our community.. must be the “keep the different people” out mentality. I have been fighting this battle for 9 years and i am totally pro immigration period as we are a nation of immigrants. the people who seen to think our issue is most horrific are the ones who think that with thier money they should be able to fix this issue, then they learn that they are not able to buy a solution to this one… so they end up joining a cuase that helps the little people.
Comment by david — January 3, 2010 @ 12:06 pm
.no “david” .i don’t think that’s the case.
i just think it’s REAL SIMPLE…
those people whoever they are HAVE NEVER HAD TO DEAL WITH THE SYSTEM…
I think it’s really that simple….you also make a wonderful point in your thought…(”that when they learn they can’t “BUY” their way out of this issue .then they join)
Is “on POINT”! .your thought that is….
Comment by Derek — January 4, 2010 @ 4:02 pm