Your comments are welcome on this blog! However, I moderate them before publishing, and I do not welcome trolls or spammers. Please follow these rules of engagement, and I will happily post your comments.

1. Come to the table with good intentions, seeking understanding and common ground.
2. Assume that everyone, like you, also comes to the table with those same good intentions.
3. Listen openly. When you don’t understand something, ask clarifying questions.
4. Prioritize respect for others over being right.
5. Stay focused on the issues being discussed and debated. Don’t distract and bait with insults and unrelated topics.
6. Take a breath, especially when you feel yourself getting upset.
7. Don’t take disagreement personally.
8. Take ownership. You are responsible for what you do and what you say.
9. Be nice. Be cordial.
10. Do not feed the trolls! Don’t engage in debate with anyone who treats you or anyone else disrespectfully. Walk away, or you risk becoming a troll, too.