Abstract

These General Posting Rules for tt.com (by the Austrian newspaper Tiroler Tageszeitung) define the conditions for user participation in the platform’s comment section, aiming to ensure a respectful, lawful and constructive exchange. Only registered subscribers using their real names may comment, reinforcing accountability and transparency. Users must comply with all applicable laws and are prohibited from posting illegal content, hate speech, misinformation, defamatory statements or advertising. Respect for privacy, data protection, and copyright is also required and comments must remain relevant and appropriately worded.
All comments are subject to moderation and may be reviewed or removed if they violate the rules. Users can report inappropriate content, and repeated violations may result in bans. The platform reserves the right to close comment sections and modify the rules as needed.
Overall, these rules are a voluntary set of platform regulations that users must accept and follow in order to participate in discussions on tt.com.