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We are primarily concerned with this site being a space for oppressed classes to speak about their experiences and share their perspectives with everyone else so that we can all learn from each other and maybe sing a few lovely songs around the campfire.  People coming from positions of privilege are also welcome to comment, but definitely aren’t welcome to throw that privilege around in any way.  If someone calls you out on your privilege, actually listen to them.  Arguments and swearwords are welcome, but basic decency to others is expected, and you’ll also be expected to put forth an actual argument if you want to voice disagreement.  Bad arguments will probably be made fun of, especially if we suspect the poster of trying to be edgy.  Inability to stay on topic is also a no-no that may result in temporary revocation of commenting privileges in that thread.  Hate speech will not be tolerated.  This includes celebration of the oppression of: women, people of color, queer folks, trans persons, the lower classes, and animals.  That last bit is important.  If you can’t help but talk about how much you love meat, perhaps you’d be more comfortable elsewhere. Replacing substance with “noun fail” and cutesy internet misspellings will elicit a weary grimace IRL and perhaps a suggestion to take some time off from commenting to explore the hidden wonders of Yahoo! Chat.  Demands that we “lighten up” about exploitation and discrimination will be deleted and/or mocked.  We’re just draconian that way!

If you feel your comments are being unfairly moderated, simply email us and your complaint will be addressed some time before the heat death of the universe.  Be forewarned: a hateful and/or embarrassing (for the writer) comment or email may be immediately ignored but saved for our later public use.  Type carefully!

Finally, and this can’t be emphasized enough, Educate Yourself.  No one other than Dr. Google is obligated to do so–even if they’re willing to take part in the conversation–so dispense with the demands, however couched in politeness they may be.