Comment Policy

Welcome to the conversation! I’m glad you’re here and want to engage with the content. To keep this space positive and productive for everyone, here are the guidelines for commenting on this blog.

The Golden Rule

Be respectful. Treat others the way you’d want to be treated. We can disagree without being disagreeable.

What’s Welcome

Thoughtful discussion about the post topics
Different perspectives and constructive disagreement
Questions and requests for clarification
Sharing your own experiences related to the topic
Constructive feedback on ideas presented
Links to relevant resources (not promotional)

What’s Not Allowed

Personal attacks or harassment of any kind
Spam, promotional content, or off-topic advertisements
Hate speech based on race, religion, gender, sexuality, or other personal characteristics
Trolling or deliberately inflammatory comments
Sharing personal information about others without permission
Excessive profanity (occasional mild language is fine)
Copyright infringement or plagiarized content

Moderation

Comments are moderated to maintain quality discussion
First-time commenters may be held for approval
Repeat violations will result in comment removal and potential blocking
I reserve the right to edit or remove comments that don’t follow these guidelines
Decisions about moderation are final

Your Responsibility

By commenting, you’re responsible for:

The content you post - make sure it’s accurate if you’re stating facts
Staying on topic - keep comments relevant to the post
Being constructive - even when you disagree

Privacy & Data

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Your email address won’t be displayed publicly
You can edit or delete your own comments

Questions?

If you have questions about this policy or want to report a comment that violates these guidelines, email me at ryan@levelyn.blog.

Changes

This policy may be updated occasionally. Continued participation in comments means you agree to follow the current version.

Last updated: August 15, 2025

Remember: This is a space for learning and growing together. Let’s keep it friendly, thoughtful, and focused on meaningful conversation.