Name of code
Comment Guidelines [Kommentar Richtlinien/Commentaire Lignes directrices]
Originator of code
Watson
Country
Switzerland
Original language
German/French
Year of creation
2017
Type of code
Media users
Main frame of accountability
Market
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The Comment Guidelines (Kommentar Richtlinien / Commentaire Lignes directrices)—published by Watson—provide a framework for appropriate content from commenters. The Guidelines refer to the relevance of comments, the tone of the comment, respect for the authors of the publication as well as for other commenters, the removal of comments and overall moderation. The document also provides some examples of comments. Watson’s “Comment Guidelines” aim to contribute to the quality of Watson’s journalistic offer.
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