Name of code
Etiquette [Die Etikette]
Originator of code
Republik
Country
Switzerland
Original language
German
Year of creation
N/A
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
Republik’s Etiquette presents principles for appropriate content from users. The paper states that the news organization aims to promote dialogue among users. The paper states what is not allowed in comments (e.g. discrimination, comments that are against the law or providing advertising). The paper also states that private information should not be made public and that the privacy of other users is to be respected. The paper invites users to be honest and transparent about their perspectives, check sources and explain if external links are added. Users are also invited to use an appropriate and respectful tone for conversing with other people. The space for comments is seen as a space for discussions and a diversity of opinions.
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