Changes to politics discussion policy

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Thread starter Greg Bernhardt
Start date Mar 5, 2017

In summary, the changes made to the forum aim to reduce the amount of toxicity and division present in political discussions.

Mar 12, 2017

Greg Bernhardt

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The change is now complete.

<h2>1. What prompted the changes to the politics discussion policy?</h2><p>The changes to the politics discussion policy were prompted by an increase in heated and divisive discussions on political topics. This was causing a negative and hostile environment for members of the community, and the changes were made to promote respectful and productive discussions.</p><h2>2. What are the main changes to the politics discussion policy?</h2><p>The main changes include stricter moderation of political discussions to ensure respectful language and behavior, a limit on the frequency of political posts, and a requirement for sources to be cited in all political discussions.</p><h2>3. How will these changes affect freedom of speech?</h2><p>These changes do not aim to limit freedom of speech, but rather to promote civil and respectful discussions. Members are still free to express their opinions, but they must do so in a respectful and constructive manner.</p><h2>4. Will these changes apply to all political discussions?</h2><p>Yes, these changes will apply to all political discussions on the platform. This includes discussions in forums, comments, and any other forms of communication on the platform.</p><h2>5. How will the changes be enforced?</h2><p>The changes will be enforced by moderators who will be monitoring discussions and addressing any violations of the policy. Users can also report any inappropriate behavior or language to the moderators for further action.</p>

1. What prompted the changes to the politics discussion policy?

The changes to the politics discussion policy were prompted by an increase in heated and divisive discussions on political topics. This was causing a negative and hostile environment for members of the community, and the changes were made to promote respectful and productive discussions.

2. What are the main changes to the politics discussion policy?

The main changes include stricter moderation of political discussions to ensure respectful language and behavior, a limit on the frequency of political posts, and a requirement for sources to be cited in all political discussions.

3. How will these changes affect freedom of speech?

These changes do not aim to limit freedom of speech, but rather to promote civil and respectful discussions. Members are still free to express their opinions, but they must do so in a respectful and constructive manner.

4. Will these changes apply to all political discussions?

Yes, these changes will apply to all political discussions on the platform. This includes discussions in forums, comments, and any other forms of communication on the platform.

5. How will the changes be enforced?

The changes will be enforced by moderators who will be monitoring discussions and addressing any violations of the policy. Users can also report any inappropriate behavior or language to the moderators for further action.