Comment policy

As of 21 May, all new comments on GroundUp are moderated before they are published.

If you have something thoughtful and interesting to say, please comment. You're welcome to disagree and debate with the author of an article. All we ask is that you do it in a way that contributes to a useful discussion. Please be civil. Please also use your first and last real names when commenting via the Disqus comment system.

Cartoon 1357 by XKCD dealing with free speech