Deleted Post and Community Conduct Guidelines

Dear Readers,

Please note that Westwood Minute has deleted a posting, published sometime after 10:00 p.m. on May 17, 2023, which unfortunately contained a headline that could be characterized as inflammatory, and therefore against Westwood Minute's Community Conduct Guidelines.

In the case of the deleted post, the headline criticized another party as making "False" statements. While the poster may believe this to be an accurate statement, Westwood Minute believes highlighting this word in the format of a headline, where many may fail to read any further, is inflammatory. Importantly, beyond the deleted post's headline, the same substantive content of that post is still available elsewhere on this site. Readers can still access that information by clicking here.

Because Westwood Minute's new Community Conduct Guidelines may present a bit of a learning curve for many, I'll be taking the opportunity to recirculate them every now and then, and now is a good time.

Please keep in mind a few guidelines when posting articles and comments:

1. State your opinion/reply/comment respectfully.

2. Give other community members the benefit of a doubt. You deserve the same.

3. Keep comments constructive and argue the issue, rather than attack the person. Arguing against a person's position is fine, but please avoid name calling.

4. Disagreeing, taking an unpopular position, or arguing a point are NOT reasons for removal. Westwood Minute is very reluctant to remove any comments and posts -- free speech and open debate is important, along with the practice of engaging in constructive disagreements. However, personal attacks, profanity, self-serving promotions, and discriminatory or inflammatory remarks are subject to removal.

5. Confusing posts may be removed to keep postings relevant and useful to readers, but again, the goal is to avoid removing any postings whenever possible.

6. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out and email WestwoodInAMinute@gmail.com.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation in keeping this an open, civil platform that is welcoming to all points of view and useful to readers.

With appreciation,

Darlene Wong Cancell, Editor

Westwood Minute