Community Comment Policy
Plimoth – Local News & Community Coverage
Effective Date: 12/10/2025
At Plimoth , we welcome discussion, community voices, and respectful debate. Our goal is to create a safe, informative, and respectful space for readers to engage with local news and one another.
By posting comments on Plimoth, you agree to follow this policy.
1. Be Respectful
We encourage: ✅ Civil discussion
✅ Constructive feedback
✅ Respectful disagreement
We do not allow: ❌ Personal attacks
❌ Harassment or threats
❌ Hate speech or slurs
❌ Discrimination of any kind
2. No False or Harmful Information
Comments that intentionally spread:
- Misinformation
- Defamation
- Unverified accusations
- Conspiracy claims presented as fact
may be removed to protect the community.
3. No Spam or Self-Promotion
The following are not allowed:
- Spam
- Repeated links
- Promotional content
- Business advertisements
- Fundraising links without permission
4. Legal & Safety Standards
You may not post:
- Illegal content
- Threats of violence
- Instructions for wrongdoing
- Private personal information (doxxing)
Violations may be reported to proper authorities if required.
5. Moderation Rights
Plimoth reserves the right to:
- Approve, edit, or remove comments
- Close comments on any post
- Ban repeat violators without notice
Moderation decisions are final.
6. Anonymous & Guest Comments
Anonymous commenting may be allowed, but:
- Anonymous comments are still subject to moderation
- Repeated abuse may result in IP bans
7. Responsibility of Commenters
All comments reflect the views of the individual commenter, not Plimoth. Commenters are solely responsible for the content they post.
8. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated at any time. Continued participation in comments means you accept these terms.