Comment Policy

I finally decided to publish a comment policy after receiving some not-so-acceptable comments and hate mail in the recent past. So, here we go.

• • All opinions expressed in the blog posts are mine and mine alone. If I have used someone else's comments or opinions, I either cite them verbatim, or link to their blog (assuming they have one) or at least credit them in some way. So, if you have a problem with it, you are free to say so. But, that DOES NOT MEAN you insult or degrade or threaten.

  • Opinions published on the blogs do not reflect those of my past, current or future employers. Here again, I am solely responsible for all that I say.

  • Comments on my blogs are not moderated. That is because I believe in the right to free speech. But, let me make it clear that the site, and blogs associated with it, belong to me. If I find inappropriate or insulting comments, I reserve the right to delete them. I refrain from moderation because I believe my readers are informed and educated people who can differentiate between a disagreement and hate speech.

  • Comments that spread racial, ethnic or caste hatred, and those that are discriminatory will be summarily deleted.

  • I neither endorse nor necessarily agree with opinions expressed in the comments.

  • If you want to send me an email, you are most welcome. I entertain mails on my site, things that I have said, or professional inquiries. I DO NOT, however, entertain any provocative comments. If you want to be provocative, you are free to be so on my comment forum. My email is not a tool to fight.

  • I made the mistake of bothering to take someone seriously once. All provocative emails will henceforth be summarily deleted and NOT ACKNOWLEDGED.

  • Finally, please leave a name when you comment. Anonymous comments are not disabled, but you will make a better impact if you leave a name, any name, even if it is a pseudonym. I don't take opinions of those who refuse to name themselves seriously. Nor to I deign to reply. That should speak for itself.

   

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