Guidelines for Commenting

GUIDELINES for COMMENTING

I will express myself with civility, courtesy, and respect for every member of the online community, especially toward those with whom I disagree, even if I feel disrespected by them. 

I will express my disagreements with other community members' ideas without insulting, mocking, or slandering them personally. 

I will not exaggerate others' beliefs nor make unfounded prejudicial assumptions based on labels, categories, or stereotypes. I will always extend the benefit of the doubt. 

I will hold others accountable by clicking "report" on comments that violate these principles, based not on what ideas are expressed but on how they're expressed.

I understand that comments reported as abusive are reviewed by the 3 Village Clergy Association administrators and are subject to removal. Repeat offenders will be blocked from making further comments.
(based upon Sojourner Community Comment Covenant)