Rules for Posting Reader Comments

In an effort to keep reader comments suitable for family reading, we have implemented a voting system.

If 2 or more readers vote to remove a reader comment, it will be removed. When considering whether or not to vote to remove a comment, consider the following rules. Note: These are a few examples but are not necessarily a complete list of valid and invalid reasons to remove comments.

Valid reasons to remove a Reader Comment

• Vulgar and/or obscene language
• Personal attacks or impugning someone's character
• Sexually explicit language
• Racial slurs or insults or use of demeaning stereotypes
• Marketing or commercial messages

Invalid reasons to remove a Reader Comment

• You disagree with the comment
• You dislike the person commenting
• You think the author too liberal or too conservative

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• This service depends upon readers using good judgement when posting comments.
• Any voting system requires registration. If you've registered to post comments, you can vote.
• Voting also requires that you have not disabled cookies on your computer.

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Disclaimer: Views expressed in reader comments are solely the responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Hagadone Montana Publishing, LLC or its member newspapers. Posts from such authors are provided "as is" with no warranties, and confer no rights. The material and information provided is offered as opinion only and should not be relied on as professional advice or for factual accuracy. Hagadone Montana Publishing makes no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained therein and is not responsible for the content of reader comments. Users of the Web site can remove offensive comments by using the "Remove Comment" feature. Hagadone Montana Publishing also reserves the right to delete posts and comments at its sole discretion.