My grandmother used to say: If you haven't got anything nice to say, then don't say it.
That doesn't mean that there should be no debate, no disagreement or no dialogue. On the contrary, lively, healthy debate is essential for us all to understand each other's point of view. What that does mean is that we should always be respectful and kind to one another. In other words, to criticise ideas, not people. In short, no:
- name-calling
- ad hominem attacks
- Responding to a post’s tone instead of its actual content.
- knee-jerk contradiction
All such comments will be removed, as will hateful, inflammatory, or harassing comments.