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Given the all-inclusive nature of citizen media, we would like to encourage “open” communication. This can be through submitting original content for news posts, participating in discussions, debating about issues, providing feedback and commenting on contributions from other participants.
In order to ensure that there is a rich contribution of journalistically sound content, there are some editorial guidelines:
The overarching principle applicable to all forms of content is that under no circumstances will any content considered to be libelous, abusive, defamatory, vulgar, offensive, obscene, pornographic, harmful to minors or constituting hate speech, be it in advocating sexist or racist ideologies, allowed to be published on the site.
Here are some guidelines we believe will assist in ensuring that quality content, which is credible and accurate, is published on the site.
News Posts
This applies to original content submitted for publication that will be made available on this site.
- News articles submitted must be the original work of the participating writer.
- All news posts submitted will be subjected to an editorial process whereby spelling and grammar errors will be checked along with appropriateness of content. Once the editorial process is complete, the post will be made available on the website.
- Participants are encouraged to submit news post that have a focus on the local communities.
- The onus is on the participant to ensure the accuracy of information submitted. Where possible, the editorial team will attempt to verify information through standard journalistic practice. However, we also encourage feedback from other participants in alerting us to any inaccuracies.
- Prior published posts may be updated to correct errors and/or add additional information provided that the strikethrough function is used when doing so and prefixing the amended information with the word “Update” along with the date. This is to ensure that readers know what content was amended and when this was done.
- Participants are expected to follow generally accepted codes of journalistic conduct, particularly in the realm of libel and the quotation of anonymous sources.
- Participants will ensure that attribution principles are adhered to; i.e. the work of others is properly credited and, where possible, links are provided to the relevant work.
Comments
As the name suggests, these are bits of content posted in response to a news post.
- Constructive comments focused on local issues are welcome and encouraged.
- Comments may be also be used if the participant is of the opinion that the referring/original post is inaccurate. In the event of a post being perceived as sufficiently problematic to warrant its removal, please use the contact form to submit a notice to the editor.
- Participants are requested to refrain from personal attacks, name-calling, profane language, or other uncivil behaviour when making comments. The editorial team will remove, as soon as possible, any offensive material. However, we cannot be held responsible for comments posted.
All posts represent the views of their authors, and are not necessarily representative of the views of the Homer Tribune and its employees.
