R.O.E.

Commenting Rules of Engagement (R.O.E.)

Elements of Concordant Comments:

  1. Please remain relevant and on topic
  2. Please show respect for comments made by others
  3. Seek to build on ideas
  4. Embrace mutual ignorance. We all have our share. We all benefit when we are kind about both your own ignorance, and the ignorance of others’
  5. Note common views before expressing differences
  6. Before expressing disagreement, summarize your interpretation of what you have heard. This provides an opportunity to adjust our interpretations.

Out of Respect: Comments of a violent, insulting, or otherwise untoward nature will be removed