Comment Policy

The Daily Emerald encourages informed, respectful dialogue among readers. To maintain a constructive environment for public discourse, all comments submitted to our website are subject to moderation and must adhere to the following standards.

Permissible Content

We welcome:

• Civil and respectful discussion, including disagreement expressed in good faith

• Relevant commentary that directly engages with the subject matter of the article

• Personal insights or experiences that contribute meaningfully to the conversation

• Fact-based information or clarifications that enhance understanding

Prohibited Content

The following types of comments will not be approved:

• Hate speech, harassment, threats, or personal attacks

• Language that discriminates or makes generalizations based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or other protected characteristics

• Misinformation, defamatory statements, or unfounded allegations

• Off-topic remarks or comments that do not relate to the content of the article

• Commercial promotion, spam, or repetitive postings

Moderation and Enforcement

All comments are subject to review prior to publication. The Daily Emerald reserves the right to:

• Reject or remove comments that violate this policy

• Suspend or block users who repeatedly violate these guidelines

Appeals

If you believe your comment was removed or not published in error, you may submit an appeal by emailing [email protected] with the subject line “Comment Review Request.” Please include the content of your original comment and the article to which it was submitted.

By participating in the comment section, users agree to abide by this policy. The Daily Emerald retains sole discretion in interpreting and applying these guidelines.

— Daily Emerald Editorial Board