Yes, I have rules. Everyone needs boundaries, especially people responding to my blogs.
1. Keep it relevant. Getting off topic will result in responses not being posted.
2. Keep it nice. Don’t expect me to always be nice though. If you are an idiot, I will let you know.
3. Keep it interesting. Get repetetive and it’ll get snipped.
4. Keep it original. Don’t cut and paste unless you name the source.
5. Please back up any scientific claims with sources… real sources. Be aware that 3 or more links will result in your comment being queued. That’s not me, but the settings to prevent spam. Quote a DOI if you need to.
6. Keep it short. Excessively lengthy responses may not be posted in full.
7. Keep it to one issue at a time. Gish galloping is not how one engages in a discussion. Anyone engaging in this sort of activity will have their comments snipped to one issue at a time.
I reserve the right to remove sections of responses I deem have breached any of the aforementioned 7 simple rules.
RULES: 2. Keep it nice. If you were invited to a dinner party, you wouldn’t insult the host or other guests. This is my dinner party.
John Byatt : I noticed that the idiot
Mike: just how stupid he is.
Ahh Geoff, welcome to my blog. I’m so glad you came. The idiot that John is referring to and whose mental capacity I have assessed falls into the category of “stupid” is not a guest here. Should he arrive to rebutt my comments then I will ensure that anyone acting in an insulting manner towards him is reminded of my rules.
Your second rule reads as follows:
“Keep it nice. Don’t expect me to though. If you are an idiot, I will let you know.”
The second sentence should be tweaked. Here’s a suggested rewrite,: “Don’t expect me to always be nice though.”
thanks badger. good idea.